gaam1 zai3監製监制
Jyutpinggaam1 zai3
Yalegāam jai
Definition
Producer; the person in overall charge of a film, television, music, or stage production.
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How it's used
Beyond film and television, this term is frequently used in the music industry to refer to a record producer who oversees the entire production process of a song or album. It implies a high level of responsibility that encompasses both creative direction and logistical management. Unlike a director who focuses on the artistic vision of a single project, a producer often manages the budget and business side of the production.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
He has been a producer for ten years and is very experienced.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 導演, which refers specifically to the director who manages the artistic and performance aspects on set. A producer is primarily concerned with the overall viability and execution of the project.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
