# Competences — location manager Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/89a0af2a-edf4-4d1a-8526-f4a8f476cea2). ## Essential - **analyse a script** (skill/competence) - **analyse logistic needs** (skill/competence) - **apply organisational techniques** (skill/competence) - **arrange permits** (skill/competence) - **consult with production director** (skill/competence) - **finish project within budget** (skill/competence) - **manage consumables stock** (skill/competence) - **manage contracts** (skill/competence) - **manage location logistics** (skill/competence) - **negotiate price** (skill/competence) - **prepare road directions** (skill/competence) - **report analysis results** (skill/competence) - **search for a suitable filming location** (skill/competence) - **supervise site maintenance** (skill/competence) - **work with pre-production team** (skill/competence) ## Optional - cinematography (knowledge) - familiarise with personal directing styles (skill/competence) - film production process (knowledge) - lighting techniques (knowledge) - make film shooting schedule (skill/competence) - make photographic storyboards (skill/competence) - photography (knowledge) - plan health and safety procedures (skill/competence) - work with the camera crew (skill/competence) - work with the director of photography (skill/competence) - work with the lighting crew (skill/competence)