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8.4 ContributorRole

Allowed Value Set	Definition
ContributorRole	The role of the Contributor.
Allowed Value
`Accompanyist`	A Party who plays a musical Instrument while another person is singing (or playing another instrument).
`Actor`	A Party who performs spoken word or mime.
`AdditionalEngineer`	An `Engineer` that has worked on a smaller percentage of a project tham the main `Engineer`.
`AdditionalMixingEngineer`	A SoundEngineer responsible for contributing additional mixes to a recording.
`AdditionalPerformer`	A `Performer` that is not a `LeadPerformer`.
`AdditionalProgrammingEngineer`	An `ProgrammingEngineer` that has worked on a smaller percentage of a project than the main `ProgrammingEngineer`.
`AdditionalStudioProducer`	A `StudioProducer` who makes a minor additional contribution to a recording.
`AnchorPerson`	A Party acting as the central moderator of a program.
`AnimalTrainer`	A Party who trains and looks after animals.
`Animator`	A Party who creates an animated work.
`Annotator`	A Party who makes annotations on a manuscript.
`Announcer`	A Party reading news or describing events.
`AAndRAdministrator`	A Party handling the administrative elements of the A&R department and maintaining the budgets for artists signed to a label by working with accounting and legal personnel.
`AAndRCoordinator`	A Party responsible for searching new Artists for a record label (artist and repertoire coordinator).
`Armourer`	A Party responsible for the supply and safety of weapons in a production.
`ArtCopyist`	A Creator of a copy of a piece of art.
`ArtDirector`	A `Director` who oversees the `Artist`s and craftspeople who build the sets.
`Artist`	A principal Contributor to a Performance of a MusicalWork or a NonMusicalWork that results in the creation of a Resource, or a principal creative Contributor to a Resource that is not a result of a Performance. Note: Used for naming groups as well as individuals.
`ArtistBackgroundVocalEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for the recording of artist background vocals.
`ArtistVocalEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for the process of recording vocals on a project and dealing with technical issues and decisions. He or she operates the recording equipment (or supervises the operation of the recording equipment) during vocal performances and makes aesthetic choices in order to obtain the sound and concepts the artist and producer are looking for.
`ArtistVocalSecondEngineer`	An assistant of an `ArtistVocalEngineer`.
`AssistantCameraOperator`	An assistant of a `CameraOperator`.
`AssistantChiefLightingTechnician`	A Party who is the second head of the `LightingTechnicians`.
`AssistantConductor`	An assistant of a `Conductor`. An `AssistantConductor` is not a subordinate to the `Conductor`, but rather a collaborator or at least on a somewhat equal level.
`AssistantDirector`	An assistant of a `Director`.
`AssistantEditor`	An assistant of an `Editor` (aka editorial assistant). This role is both an editorial and an administrative role.
`AssistantEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for assisting another `Engineer`(s). They often keep all logs of Sessions and materials and operate equipment. They should also have enough engineering skills that they can step in for an `Engineer` in case of an absence.
`AssistantProducer`	A Party who is delegated some area of responsibility on a project, but reports to the `Producer` or `CoProducer`(s) (aka additional producer).
`AssistantVisualEditor`	An assistant of a `VisualEditor`.
`AssociatedPerformer`	An `Artist` commonly associated with a Work as one of its `Performer`s, and whose identity is only used for accurate Work identification.
`AssociateProducer`	A junior `Producer`.
`AuralTrainer`	A Party who trains `Performer`s in the development of aural skills.
`BackgroundVocalist`	A Party who sings in the background.
`BalanceEngineer`	A Party primary or actively responsible for the process of recording and/or mixing a project as well as technical issues and decisions. The `Engineer` operates (or oversees the operation of) the equipment during the recording process and makes creative and aesthetic choices in collaboration with the `Artist` and producer in order to realize the sounds and concepts envisioned for the project. In the classical world, this is often referred to as a balance engineer.
`BandLeader`	The principal member of a `MusicGroup`.
`Binder`	A Party who binds an item.
`BindingDesigner`	A `Designer` of a book binding.
`BookDesigner`	A `Designer` of a book (including arrangement of type and illustration, choice of materials, etc.).
`BookjackDesigner`	A `Designer` of a dust jacket for a book.
`BookplateDesigner`	A `Designer` of a bookplate (an identification label commonly on the inside front cover of books).
`BookProducer`	A producer of a book.
`BroadcastAssistant`	A Party providing general support in the production of a radio programme.
`BroadcastJournalist`	A Party working as a `Journalist` for a broadcast programme.
`Calligrapher`	A Creator of artistic handwriting or lettering.
`CameraOperator`	A Party operating a camera.
`Carpenter`	A Party who carries out woodwork.
`Cartographer`	A Creator of a map or other cartographic work.
`Cartoonist`	A Creator of a cartoon.
`CastingDirector`	A Party selecting talent (`Actor`s, singers, `Dancer`s, etc.).
`Causeur`	A Party who gives an informal lecture, typically on radio.
`Censor`	An `Editor` who examines Creations and removes objectionable content.
`ChiefLightingTechnician`	A Party who is the head of the `LightingTechnician`s.
`Choir`	A group of Parties who perform vocally together. Typically, `Choir`s consist of at least 2 people in an combination of different vocal ranges.
`ChoirMember`	A member of a `Choir`.
`Choreographer`	A Creator of a dance.
`ChorusMaster`	A `Conductor` who directs `Vocalist`s in a `Choir`.
`CircusArtist`	An `Artist` with skills that are typical for circus performances.
`ClapperLoader`	A Party who operates the clapboard at the beginning of a shot.
`ClubDJ`	A Party who announces and plays recorded music in a music club.
`CoDirector`	A `Director` who is sharing some or all of a director's responsabilities with a `Director` or another `CoDirector`.
`CoExecutiveProducer`	An `ExecutiveProducer` who is not the only `ExecutiveProducer`.
`ColorSeparator`	A Party responsible for separating the original artwork into individual color components for printing.
`Comedian`	An `Artist` who makes people laugh (by telling funny stories or by acting).
`CoMixer`	One of a group of `Artist`s who creates an original master album or single mix.
`CoMixingEngineer`	A Party who is sharing some or all of a mixing engineer's responsabilities with a `MixingEngineer` or another `CoMixer`.
`Commentator`	A Party who provides interpretation, analysis, or a discussion of a subject matter.
`CommissioningBroadcaster`	A Party commissioning material for a broadcast programme.
`CompilationProducer`	A producer responsible for supervising and/or exercising control over the work assigned to other producers, `Engineer`s, and others on the project.
`ComputerGraphicCreator`	A Creator of computer graphics.
`ComputerProgrammer`	A Creator of a computer program.
`ConcertMaster`	The leader of the first violin section in an `Orchestra`.
`Conductor`	A Party who leads or conducts a `Performance` by a group of `Musician`s.
`Consultant`	A Party giving professional advice on matters of production technique or on content who does not appear in the programme.
`ContinuityChecker`	A Party who checks the continuity of a series of camera shots.
`Contractor`	A Party who is hired to perform work.
`CoProducer`	A producer who is sharing some or all of a producer's responsabilities with a producer or another `CoProducer`.
`Correspondent`	A Party who is the writer of a letter or other communication.
`CostumeDesigner`	A `Designer` of a costume.
`CoverDesigner`	A `Designer` of a cover.
`Dancer`	A Party who performs a dance.
`Delineator`	A Creator of technical drawings derived from designs made by other people.
`Designer`	A Creator of a design.
`DialogueCoach`	A Party who helps train an `Actor` in diction and/or the use of dialects.
`DialogueDirector`	A Party responsible for assembling, synchronizing, and editing all the dialogues in a film or television production.
`DigitalAudioWorkstationEngineer`	An `Engineer` is responsible for the operation of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) during recording and mix sessions including the archiving and maintenance of the recorded material (basically data files). The `DigitalAudioWorkstationEngineer` is not generally called upon to make major aesthetic judgments.
`DigitalEditingEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for operating equipment for editing (in today’s world generally a digital audio workstation). They can, from time to time, be called on to make aesthetic choices.
`DigitalEditingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `DigitalEditingEngineer`.
`Director`	A Party who leads or supervises actors, e.g. in the prodution of a movie.
`DirectStreamDigitalEngineer`	A Party responsible for the functioning and maintenance of digital recordings using direct stream digital format equipment.
`DistributionCompany`	An Organization responsible for delivering material provided by a `ProductionCompany`.
`DJ`	A Party who announces and plays recorded music.
`Draughtsman`	A Creator of a plan for constructing something.
`Dresser`	A Party who helps an `Actor` to put on and take off a costume.
`Dubber`	A Creator who adds the dubbing into a Resource.
`Editor`	A Party responsible for the preparation of a publication.
`EditorInChief`	The head of editorial staff.
`EditorOfTheDay`	A Party responsible for the preparation of a news broadcast of the day.
`Encoder`	A Creator processing and encoding a Resource for distribution.
`Engineer`	A Party that is responsible for technical aspects. This includes `RecordingEngineer`, but may also cover roles in other content production processes.
`Ensemble`	A group of two or more Parties performing a MusicalWork together. An `Ensemble` may be of any size or any grouping of `Performer`s from a vocal duo to a full orchestra.
`ExecutiveProducer`	A Party who secures funding for a project. He or she may be responsible for the overall concept. He or she may monitor the project from time to time to ensure that the producer and `Artist` are on track.
`Expert`	A Party who contributes his expertise to a programme.
`Facsimilist`	A Creator of a copy.
`FightDirector`	A `Director` responsible for the choreography of fight scenes.
`FilmDirector`	A `Director` of a movie.
`FilmDistributor`	A Publisher of films.
`FilmEditor`	A Party who edits an audio-visual production for publishing.
`FilmProducer`	A Party (individual or company) that is responsible for the financing of an audio-visual production.
`FilmSoundEngineer`	A Party that is responsible for (part of) the soundtrack used in an audio-visual Resource.
`FloorManager`	A Party acting on the studio floor on behalf of the `Director`.
`FocusPuller`	A `CameraOperator` who adjusts the focus of the camera.
`FoleyArtist`	A Party who creates incidental sound effects in post-production.
`FoleyEditor`	A Party who edits sound effects created by a `FoleyArtist`.
`FoleyMixer`	A `SoundMixer` who works with a `FoleyArtist` to create sound effects.
`GraphicArtist`	A Creator of a drawing.
`GraphicAssistant`	A Party drawing pictures or picture elements as content for programmes.
`GraphicDesigner`	A `Designer` of graphical elements.
`Greensman`	A Party procuring and maintaining vegetation on a set.
`Grip`	A Party supporting `CameraOperator`s and `LightingTechnician`s with specialized equipment (e.g. camera cranes).
`GuestConductor`	A `Conductor` who is working with an `Orchestra` on a temporary basis.
`GroupMember`	A Person that is a member of a `MusicGroup`.
`Hairdresser`	A Party who prepares the hair of an `Actor`.
`Illustrator`	A Creator of an illustration.
`ImmersiveMixingEngineer`	A `MixingEngineer` that is particularly working on mixes beyond stereo, inclusive of surround sound.
`InitialProducer`	A Party that initiates the creation of a SoundRecording or Resource and is sometimes referred to as a commissioning rights holder. An `InitialProducer` may be a person or an organization and the term contrasts with the role of a `StudioProducer`.
`InterviewedGuest`	A Party who is interviewed.
`Interviewer`	A Party who interviews, i.e. talks to somebody for the purpose of eliciting his opinions.
`KeyCharacter`	A central or primary Character in a storyline.
`KeyGrip`	A Party who is the head of the `Grip`s.
`KeyTalent`	A Party performing as a leading character.
`Leadman`	A Party who is responsible for the crew in charge of the set decoration.
`LeadPerformer`	A `Performer` that plays the role of the protagonist in a film or play.
`LeadVocalist`	A Party who is a lead `Vocalist`.
`LightingDirector`	A Party responsible for the lighting.
`LightingTechnician`	A Party operating lighting equipment.
`LocationManager`	A Party managing all aspects relating to filming in specific places.
`MakeUpArtist`	A Party who prepares the make up of an `Actor`.
`Manufacturer`	A Party responsible for manufacturing a device or a piece of technical equipment.
`MasteringEngineer`	An `Engineer` who is the last creative bridge between the mix process and the distribution process. He or she generally works with a final mix of a project and makes final adjustments to the sound before distribution while maintaining the vision of the artist, producer and label.
`MasteringSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `MasteringEngineer` (aka assistant mastering engineer).
`MatteArtist`	A Party who creates artworks used in making scenery and locations that do not exist.
`Mime`	An `Actor` who performs a purely gestural performance.
`Mixer`	An `Artist` who creates an original master album or single mix.
`MixingEngineer`	An `Engineer` combining different audio recording elements into a final version.
`MixingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `MixingEngineer` (aka assistant mixing engineer).
`MusicArranger`	An `Arranger` who adds the final touches or subtle nuances to the musical arrangement of a recording.
`MusicCopyist`	A Creator of a copy of a Composer or `Arranger`'s manuscript.
`MusicDirector`	A `Director` responsible for music in the production of a film or a radio program.
`MusicGroup`	A group of individuals who perform vocally and/or instrumentally together.
`Musician`	A Party who performs a Musical Work either vocally or instrumentally.
`Narrator`	A Party who tells a story or gives an account of an event.
`NewsProducer`	A producer of a news program.
`NewsReader`	A Party who reads news stories.
`NotSpecified`	A Type used when a sender of a DdexMessage wishes to indicate that the value within the allowed value set is known, but not specified.
`Orchestra`	A large group of parties performing a MusicalWork together, predominantly using musical instruments rather than voice. An `Orchestra` is typically led by a `Conductor`.
`OrchestraMember`	A member of an `Orchestra`.
`OriginalArtist`	An `Artist` who is an original `Artist`.
`OverdubEngineer`	An `Engineer` combining different audio recordings into an overdub.
`OverdubSecondEngineer`	An assistant of an `OverdubEngineer`.
`Painter`	A Creator of a painting.
`Performer`	A performer of a Work.
`Photographer`	A Creator of a photograph.
`PhotographyDirector`	A `Director` responsible for photography (aka director of photgraphy or cinematographer).
`PlaybackSinger`	A Party who sings songs to be mimed in films by `Actor`s.
`PostProducer`	A producer responsible for post-production processes.
`PreProduction`	A producer responsible for pre-production processes.
`PreProductionEngineer`	An `Engineer` involved in pre-production processes.
`PreProductionSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `PreProductionEngineer`
`PrimaryMusician`	A Party who performs a MusicalWork either vocally or instrumentally and would be considered the principal contributor for the piece.
`ProductionAssistant`	A Party that provides only administrative support for a producer.
`ProductionCompany`	An Organization responsible for a production (also called a production house).
`ProductionCoordinator`	A Party who coordinates the activities around preparing a physical or digital Release.
`ProductionDepartment`	A department of a `ProductionCompany` responsible for a production.
`ProductionManager`	A Person who coordinates a production.
`ProductionSecretary`	A Party providing secretarial support in a production.
`ProjectEngineer`	An `Engineer` involved in a recording project.
`Programmer`	A Party using electronic devices, such as sequencers, to generate sounds of musical Instruments in a music production.
`ProgrammingEngineer`	A Party responsible for the functioning and maintenance of digital recorders and digital audio workstations.
`ProgramProducer`	A producer of a program, e.g. a TV or radio program.
`PropertyManager`	A Party responsible for purchasing, acquiring and/or manufacturing anything needed for a production.
`PublishingDirector`	A Party responsible for the coherence and continuity of a publication.
`Puppeteer`	A Party who operates puppets in a Performance.
`Pyrotechnician`	A Party operating equipment to produce fire and explosions.
`RecordingEngineer`	A Party supervising the technical aspects of a sound or video RecordingSession.
`RecordingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `RecordingEngineer` (aka assistant recording engineer).
`Redactor`	An `Editor` who prepares text for publication.
`ReissueProducer`	A producer of a reissue of a SoundRecording.
`RemixedArtist`	An `Artist` whose work has been remixed.
`Remixer`	An `Artist` who creates a finished product that is different from the original master album or single mix, e.g. a dance remix, radio remix, rock remix.
`RemixingEngineer`	A `MixingEngineer` who creates a finished product that is different from the original master album or single mix, e.g. a dance remix, radio remix, rock remix.
`RemixingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `RemixingEngineer`.
`Repetiteur`	A Party who coaches ballet `Dancer`s or opera singers.
`Researcher`	A Party responsible for researching a project (e.g. gathering ideas, background information etc.).
`ResearchTeamHead`	The head of a team of Researchers.
`ResearchTeamMember`	A member of a team of `Researcher`s.
`Restager`	A Party responsible for restaging a Work (with minimal contribution to the content).
`Rigger`	A `Grip` operating equipment to satisfy rigging needs on a set.
`RightsControllerOnProduct`	A RightsController as it appears on a product.
`Runner`	A Party who is a junior member of the production team doing all kinds of supporting jobs.
`ScenicOperative`	A Party in charge of a studio set.
`ScientificAdvisor`	A Party providing scientific advice.
`ScriptSupervisor`	A Party who tracks the progress of a production based on a script.
`SecondAssistantCameraOperator`	An assistant of an `AssistantCameraOperator`.
`SecondAssistantDirector`	An assistant of an `AssistantDirector`.
`SecondConductor`	A subordinate to a `Conductor`.
`SecondEngineer`	A subordinate to an `Engineer`.
`SecondUnitDirector`	A `Director` in charge of the second unit in a film production.
`SeriesProducer`	A Party (individual or company) that is responsible for the production of a series.
`SetDesigner`	A `Designer`, also known as a stage designer, who is in charge of designing and creating the sets that appear in films, on television programmes as well as in the theatre.
`SetDresser`	A Party in charge of decorating a set in a production.
`SignLanguageInterpreter`	A Party translating spoken words into sign language.
`Soloist`	A Party who performs the featured Part of a MusicalWork (or a section of it) alone or with only supporting accompaniment.
`SoundDesigner`	A Party responsible for sound production.
`SoundMixer`	A Party operating audio equipment to capture sound.
`SoundRecordist`	A Party operating audio equipment to record sound.
`SoundSupervisor`	A Party oversees the work of all sound personnel on multi-camera productions. During live programmes they are responsible for mixing sound sources for immediate transmission.
`Speaker`	A Party who performs using his voice without singing.
`SpecialEffectsTechnician`	A Party creating special effects.
`Sponsor`	A Party giving financial support for an Event or a Creation.
`StageAssistantEngineer`	An assistant of a `StageEngineer`.
`StageDirector`	A `Director` of a stageplay.
`StageEngineer`	An Party, also called the monitor engineer, who is responsible for the operation of the monitor mixing console, maintenance and repair of a band's in-ears, onstage, and backline gear.
`StoryTeller`	A `Performer` relaying a story with dramatic or theatrical interpretation.
`StringEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for the process of recording an `Orchestra` on a project and dealing with technical issues and decisions. The `StringEngineer` operates the recording equipment (or oversees the operation of the recording equipment) during orchestral Performances and makes aesthetic choices in order to get the sound and concepts the artist and producer are looking for.
`StringProducer`	A `StudioProducer` working with the individual instruments/elements of the recording and not the overall production.
`StringsDirector`	A `Director` in charge of the performance of the strings section of an `Orchestra`.
`StudioConductor`	A Party working as a `Conductor` in a studio.
`StudioMusician`	A Party who performs a MusicalWork either vocally or instrumentally in a studio.
`StudioPersonnel`	A Party who is employed in a studio and contributes to the making of a Resource.
`StudioProducer`	A Party who directs, and has overall creative and technical oversight of, the entire recording project and the individual recording sessions that are a part of the project. The `StudioProducer` participates in and/or supervises the recording session and works directly with the Artist, `Musician`s and Engineers. The `StudioProducer` makes creative, technical and aesthetic decisions that realize the goals of both the `Artist` and the Sound Recording copyright holder in the creation of musical content. The `StudioProducer` may perform, direct Performances, choose final takes or versions, and oversees the selection of songs, `Musician`s, singers, `Arranger`s, studios, etc. The `StudioProducer` in collaboration with the artist, assigns credits to `Performer`s and technical personnel, and is responsible for supplying accurate crediting information to the record label or media company as official documentation. Other duties of the `StudioProducer` may include, but are not limited to, overseeing other staffing needs, keeping budgets and schedules, adhering to deadlines, supervising mastering and overall quality control. Note: ddexStudio:Producer is a Person and thus may contrast with the role of an InitialProducer.
`Stunts`	A Party performing stunts.
`SubtitlesEditor`	A Party that is responsible for the creation of subtitles/captions.
`SubtitlesTranslator`	A Translator of SubTitles.
`SupportingActor`	An `Actor` playing a secondary role.
`SurroundMixingEngineer`	A `MixingEngineer` responsible for surround sound.
`SurroundMixingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `MixingEngineer` responsible for surround sound.
`TapeOperator`	A Party in charge of cueing and preparing video inserts into a program.
`TechnicalDirector`	A Party responsible for technical aspects of a production.
`Tonmeister`	An `Engineer` who is a graduate of an official `Tonmeister` program that includes score reading and electronics training as well education in recording, mixing and editing techniques.
`TrackingEngineer`	A Party supervising the technical aspects of a tracking session.
`TrackingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `TrackingEngineer`.
`TransfersAndSafetiesEngineer`	A Party supervising the technical aspects of a transfers and safeties session.
`TransfersAndSafetiesSecondEngineer`	An assistant of a `Transfers&SafetiesEngineer`.
`TransportationManager`	A Party responsible for managing drivers and co-ordinating the transportation in a production.
`Treatment/ProgramProposal`	A Party writing summaries of various aspects of a production.
`TypeDesigner`	A Creator of a typeface.
`Unknown`	A Type of an Entity used when a sender of a DdexMessage wishes to indicate that the value within the allowed value set is unknown.
`UserDefined`	A Type of an Entity which is defined by a sender of a DdexMessage in a manner acceptable to its recipient.
`VideoDirector`	A `Director` of a video.
`Videographer`	A Party in charge of a video production.
`VideoMusicalDirector`	A Party responsible for a music video production. The `VideoMusicalDirector` conceives artistic and dramatic aspects while instructing the musical act, technical crew, `Actor`s, models, and `Dancer`s.
`VideoProducer`	A Party (individual or company) that is responsible for the financing of a Video.
`VisionMixer`	A Party operating video equipment to mix video feeds.
`VisualEditor`	An `Editor` who prepares video or film footage.
`VisualEffectsTechnician`	A Party producing visual effects.
`VocalArranger`	An `Arranger` who adds the final touches or subtle nuances to the vocal arrangement of a recording.
`VocalEditingEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for editing the vocal elements of a recording.
`VocalEditingSecondEngineer`	An assistant of an `Engineer` responsible for editing the vocal elements of a recording.
`VocalEngineer`	An `Engineer` responsible for the capture of the vocal elements of a recording.
`Vocalist`	A Party who performs using his voice.
`VocalSecondEngineer`	An assistant to the `VocalEngineer`.
`VocalProducer`	A producer with overall creative and technical control of the vocal recording on a project and the individual RecordingSessions that are a part of that project. He or she is present in the recording studio or at the location recording and works directly with the vocalist(s) and engineer. The `VocalProducer` makes creative and aesthetic decisions that realize the goals of both the artist and the label goals in the creation of the vocals.
`VoiceActor`	A Party who performs using his voice.
`Wardrobe`	A Party responsible for managing clothes and/or costumes.