Role of a producer
Vanoostendorp, Anthony (2021)
Vanoostendorp, Anthony
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060313884
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060313884
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This thesis aims to explain the many roles of a producer and the skills or qualities that are important to develop. This thesis could be useful for those considering becoming a producer and willing to learn about this subject in more depth. The definition of a producer and their responsibilities can vary greatly from company to company and project to project.
The main method of research was literature review. Ethnographic research was carried out by interviewing current and past professional producers in various fields of media. Finally, the author wrote about their experience as a producer from within their own company and various projects. A comparison was then discussed based on what was researched to what professionals had to say and then the author’s experience as a producer.
Many examples were found of what a producer can be responsible for within different media fields and projects. Also, there are many opinions from professionals as to what they find important for a producer to do. From this, the skills and roles that would be important for any producer were gathered but also what it meant to be an efficient producer. The focus within the research was on game development.
Since there are so many different types of producers there can constantly be more research done within specific fields and the different types of producers that are needed. Furthermore, the author felt there is a need to continue to develop themselves as a producer, so they could focus on their role as a producer and remain efficient.
The main method of research was literature review. Ethnographic research was carried out by interviewing current and past professional producers in various fields of media. Finally, the author wrote about their experience as a producer from within their own company and various projects. A comparison was then discussed based on what was researched to what professionals had to say and then the author’s experience as a producer.
Many examples were found of what a producer can be responsible for within different media fields and projects. Also, there are many opinions from professionals as to what they find important for a producer to do. From this, the skills and roles that would be important for any producer were gathered but also what it meant to be an efficient producer. The focus within the research was on game development.
Since there are so many different types of producers there can constantly be more research done within specific fields and the different types of producers that are needed. Furthermore, the author felt there is a need to continue to develop themselves as a producer, so they could focus on their role as a producer and remain efficient.