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There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and write them accordingly.
| Professions | Professional skills |
| 1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
| 2. Director | |
| 3. Producer | |
| 4. Music-director | |
| 5. Script-writer | |
| 6. Lyrist | |
| 7. Cameramen | |
| 8. Cinematographer | |
| 9. Set-designer | |
| 10. Costume-designer |
Solution
| Professions | Professional skills |
| 1. Actor-Male or Female | Acting, voice modulation, Body language, facial expressions, etc. |
| 2. Director | Technological expertise, storytelling skill, problem-solving, immense creativity. |
| 3. Producer | Coordination, attention to detail, financial strength. |
| 4. Music-director | Good understanding of music, knowledge of various musical instruments, an interest in various music genres, experimental. |
| 5. Script-writer | Strong writing skills, command over the language, visualization, keen observation, storytelling skills. |
| 6. Lyrist | Interest in a language and its nuances, good writing skills, considerable knowledge of music and rhythm, strong vocabulary. |
| 7. Cameramen | Acute knowledge of camera usage techniques, knowledge of camera lenses, and their appropriate uses. |
| 8. Cinematographer | Strong knowledge of motion picture graphics and technology, creativity, a deep understanding of camera technologies and related equipment. |
| 9. Set-designer | Strong visualization skills, problem-solving skills, technical knowledge of design. |
| 10. Costume-designer | Strong sense of fashion, an understanding of global trends, understanding the need of the character in the film/play. |
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