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Producer
initiates, coordinates, supervises and controls (funding, hiring, arranging)
Director
responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a film
First Assistant Director
Assists the producer and director
Second Assistant Director
Chief Assistant of the 1st AD, responsible for creating Call sheets.
Script Supervisor
known as the "continuity" person, keeps track of props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity
Production Assistant
Assists the 1st AD with set operations, referred to as PA's
Cinematographer
Chief of the camera and lighting crew, •makes decisions on lighting and framing of scenes in conjunction with the film's director.
Camera Operator
Uses the camera at the direction of the: cinematographer or director to capture the scenes on film
First Assistant Camera
Responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting
Second Assistant Camera
Operates the clapboard/slate
Gaffer
The gaffer is the head of the electrical department
Lighting Technicians
set up and control lighting equipment, a.k.a Electricians
Producer
Involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process
Director
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Lock it Up!
•Signal the AD to tell the PA's to hold all traffic, camera is about to roll. Everyone should take this signal to be quiet.
Quiet on Set!
can be combined with the question, "Is anybody NOT ready?" If no one answers, it's time to "Roll" a take.
