producer
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producer
A person in the music industry who is responsible for the artistic and technical direction of a music production. They play a major role in shaping the sound of an album or song.
Der berühmte Producer hat schon mit vielen internationalen Stars zusammengearbeitet.
The famous producer has already worked with many international stars.
'Producer' is a word borrowed directly from English and is pronounced similarly. It is used almost exclusively in the context of the media and entertainment industry.
Sie ist eine der gefragtesten Producerinnen in der deutschen Musikszene.
She is one of the most sought-after female producers in the German music scene.
The role of a producer differs greatly depending on the industry. In music, the producer is the creative mind who shapes the sound. In film and television, the producer is responsible for finances and organization.
Der Producer gab dem Song im Studio den letzten Schliff.
The producer gave the song its final polish in the studio.
In the music field, a producer works 'im Tonstudio' (in the recording studio), 'produziert ein Album' (produces an album), or 'ist für den Sound verantwortlich' (is responsible for the sound). The focus here is clearly on artistic design.
Dieser Producer ist bekannt für seinen einzigartigen Hip-Hop-Sound.
This producer is known for his unique hip-hop sound.
In film and television, a producer has to 'die Finanzierung sichern' (secure financing), 'das Budget verwalten' (manage the budget), or 'die Produktion organisieren' (organize the production). Here, the managerial task is at the forefront.
Als Producerin war sie für die gesamte Logistik am Filmset zuständig.
As the producer, she was responsible for all logistics on the film set.
director
'der Regisseur' and 'der Producer' can both play an important role in film, television, or theater. The director is mainly responsible for the artistic realization: they guide the actors and make decisions about scenes and the way they are presented. The producer is more concerned with organization, money, staff, and production planning. The words can be confused because both make decisions and work closely together. When it is about creative leadership on set, 'Regisseur' fits. When it is about budget and organization, 'Producer' fits.
Der Producer plant das Budget und sucht ein Team für die Dreharbeiten.
The producer plans the budget and looks for a team for the shoot.
Bei der Probe erklärte der Regisseur, welche Stimmung die Szene haben soll.
During the rehearsal, the director explained what mood the scene should have.