The producer oversees and delivers a film's theatrical release. Producing a film entails the great responsibility of making sure the funds are secured and used accordingly, which is why people in the production should always follow the final decision of the producer. A producer works closely with the director who, in turn, is the final decision-maker when it comes to the creative aspect of the production. If there are any major concerns during filming, these should be addressed to these production heads, as it is their responsibility to ensure everything in the production is working well.
Before the scheduled shoot, the art department team finishes all the film's art requirements. These include all sets, props, costumes, makeup, wigs, hairstyling tools, among many other materials. The production designer, the head of this team, should immediately notify the producer and director if there are any art-related concerns that need to be addressed prior to the shoot. It is also a production designer's responsibility to make sure that the art requirements are safe to use by the production, especially when dangerous materials such as fire and chemicals are involved. After the shoot, the team should be able to clean the location and return all materials found on the location to their original storage or facilities.
The cinematographer, the head of the camera, lighting and grip team, should provide a list of all film equipment the production needs for every shooting day. These include technical items such as the camera and its accessories, a number of tapes, film stocks or memory cards necessary for recording, and lighting and grip equipment. Rented equipment is typically insured by the company. However, any personal equipment or movie studio equipment used should always be insured if it is expensive, especially if it is used for relatively dangerous scenes.
The basic rule of maintaining film continuity is a very crucial part of the filming process. Often, the sequence of film shoots does not follow the chronological order of events as how they appear on the movie. The practicality of shooting specific scenes together according to the schedule of the people involved in the production, as well as the location and equipment used, allows the production to make the best of time when traveling along locations. However, one of the major disadvantages of not shooting the film chronologically is the increased risk of shot discontinuities: For instance, in two shots filmed weeks apart, props and accessories can occasionally get misplaced, leading to the potential discontinuity of an actress wearing different earrings in two scenes that are meant to follow one another in mere minutes. The script continuity supervisor should address any discontinuity issues to make sure that they are immediately corrected.