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| Job Titles and their meanings in the Film Industry |
| Art Director: The designer of a film set, who has a major role in the overall look and presentation of a film. Best Boy: Also known as Assistant Chief Lighting Technician. They are sometimes responsible for the menial lighting tasks such as placing reflectors and flags at their proper place for filming, but their job often consists of ordering parts and expendables. Boom Operator: The individual responsible for operating the boom on which a microphone is placed. On the boom, the microphone can dangle above the actor's head picking up any dialog while still remaining out of the cameras view. Cable Operator: This crew member is responsible for the handling of all sound related cables. The Cable Operator has to lay the cables, tape the cables, and drag the cables to follow the camera. Casting Directors: Individuals in charge of the casting process where the actors are reviewed to see if they match the character description of a particular character in the script. Costume Designer: The person who conceives and draws designs for the costumes to be worn by the cast. Approval must be received from the producer, director, and the art director. Director of Photography: This is the person in charge of lighting a set and photographing a film. They are hired to transform the screenwriter's and director's concepts into visual images. Often referred to as DOP or the DP. Dolly Grip: The grip is responsible for laying dolly tracks, which is the railing that guides the camera in tracking shots. Editor: An actor's best friend or worst enemy. The editor decides what scenes will be used and which will be "cut" Foley Artist: A person responsible for creating sound effects to be used in film in a controlled environment. Example, most punching sounds heard in movies are often a few heads of lettuce, smacked into someone's fist. Gaffer: the boss grip of Chief Lighting Technician. Works directly with the DOP and is in charge of all the electricians. Hair Supervisor: Individual in charge of any hair styling applied to the actor. Usually not required when actor is bold. Key Grip: The head grip on a film set, who is in charge of the group of electricians, which usually numbers from five to fifteen. Loader: Responsible for loading a camera with a new roll of film. Location Manager: A person who scouts for the location to shoot at. In charge of finding parking for all trailers, generators, and getting the right permits from the city. Make-up Supervisor: Makes the Actors look beautiful. Production Assistants: Also known as PA's are in charge of traffic and help out with tasks on sets. Production Designer: In charge of creating the look of the film. He or she is in control of the Art Dept, and works closely with the Director. Property Master: A person responsible for the availability, maintenance, and the placement of all props on the set. Screenwriter: The individual who spends countless hours behind a type writer. In charge of writing pure human emotion. Script Supervisor: A individual who makes sure everything looks the same from shot to shot. This is needed when filming out of sequence. Set Decorator: In charge of placing furnishings, required for the scene. Books, chairs, paintings, ect.... Set Designer: A draftsman with architectural training, this person's duty is to sketch plans and list specifications for the building of sets from the verbal descriptions or rough sketches offered by the art director. Sound Mixer: In charge of delicately balancing the different sounds so no sound overpowers and blocks out any other sound. Special Effects Supervisor: This individual makes sure the special effects crew properly sets effects up according to the director's desire. Stand-in: A individual who is similar in body structure and looks, who stands in for the performing actor who is not available. Story Editor: He or She recommends to their production company that a certain property should or should not be made into the film. Stunt Coordinator: In charge of choreographing all stunts in the film. Makes sure stunts are safe and realistic. |
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