This unit group covers all creative and performing artists not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 265: Creative and Performing Artists. For instance, the group includes clowns, magicians, acrobats and other performing artists. In such cases tasks would include - (a) performing amusing antics and telling funny stories; (b) performing tricks of illusion and sleight of hand, and feats of hypnotism; (c) performing difficult and spectacular acrobatics, and gymnastic or juggling feats; (d) training and performing with animals. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Acrobat - Aerialist - Clown - Hypnotist - Magician - Puppeteer - Stand-up comedian - Ventriloquist.

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Dance répétiteurs assist conductors and choreographers in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehearsal process. Regardless of their nature and scope, a répétiteur's actions are, from an ethical and practical standpoint, based on a commitment to respect the integrity of the work.

Dancers interpret ideas, feelings, stories or characters for audiences by using movement and body language mostly accompanied by music. This normally involves interpreting the work of a choreographer or a traditional repertory, although it may sometimes require improvisation.

Dancers and choreographers conceive and create or perform dances. Tasks include - (a) conceiving and creating dances, which often convey a story, theme, idea or mood, by a pattern of steps, movements and gestures; (b) performing dances as a soloist, with a partner or as a member of a dancing group before live audiences or for film, television or other visual media; (c) training, exercising and attending dance classes to maintain the required levels of ability and fitness; (d) directing and participating in rehearsals to practice dance steps and techniques required for a performance; (e) auditioning for dance roles or for membership in dance companies; (f) coordinating the production music with the music directors. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Choreographer - Ballet dancer - Night-club dancer - Street dancer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Dance teacher - 2355.

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Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and locations. They create the visual look of the film or television programme and select the filming equipment, including the lens and filters. Directors of photography manage the visual equipment operators and lighting technicians. They work together with the video and motion picture director to achieve the desired effect.

Disc jockeys mix music from various sources using turntables or a mixing console and play music at events in front of a live audience. They may provide the music on the radio. They select the music played on the radio and make sure that it is broadcasted according to schedule. Disc jockeys can also create mixes for later distribution and playback.

Drawing artists express concepts by providing a drawn representation corresponding to the idea.

Dressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the performers costumes are in line with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They ensure the costume quality, maintain, check and repair costumes and assist with quick costume changes.

Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.

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Fight directors coach performers to safely execute fight sequences. They direct fights for performances such as dance, movies and television, circus, variety, and others. Fight directors may have a background in sports such as fencing, shooting or boxing, martial arts such as judo, wushu or karate, or military training.

Film, stage and related directors and producers oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows. Tasks include - (a) choosing writers, studying scripts to determine artistic interpretation, and instructing actors on acting methods; (b) directing all aspects of dramatic productions on stage, television, radio or in motion pictures, including choice of actors, and final decisions concerning costumes, set designs, sound or lighting effects; (c) planning, organizing and controlling the various stages and scheduling involved in the production of presentations, motion pictures, television shows and radio programmes; (d) engaging and supervising all technical personnel, and determining the treatment, scope and scheduling of production; (e) maintaining production archives and negotiating royalties; (f) creating, planning or writing scripts for recording, videotaping and editing programmes; (g) supervising the positioning of scenery, props and lighting and sound equipment. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Documentary director - Film editor - Motion picture director - Photography director - Stage director - Technical director - Technical television or radio director - Theatre producer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - TV/radio news producer - 2642 - Broadcasting technician - 3521 - Lighting technician - 3521 - Sound technician - 3521 - Video technician - 3521 - Stage manager - 3435.

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Followspot operators control follow spots based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Follow spots are specialized lighting instruments, designed to follow performers or movements on stage. Movement, size, beam width and color are controlled manually. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the light board operators and performers. Their work is based on instructions and other documentation. Their work can include working on heights, in bridges or above an audience.

Gallery, museum and library technicians prepare artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections, arrange and construct gallery exhibits, and assist librarians to organize and operate systems for handling recorded material and files. Tasks include - (a) mounting and preparing objects for display; (b) designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas; (c) assisting in setting up lighting and display equipment; (d) receiving, shipping, packing and unpacking exhibits; (e) ordering new library materials and maintaining library records and circulation systems; (f) cataloguing printed and recorded material; (g) entering data into databases and editing computer records; (h) operating audiovisual and reprographic equipment; (i) searching and verifying bibliographic data. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Gallery technician - Library technician - Museum technician - Taxidermist.

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Glass artists create original artworks by assembling pieces of glass. They can be involved in restoration processes (such as those going on in cathedrals, churches, etc.) and can create accessoires, windows or decorations.

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