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Rolling!
Signals that the camera is working and the tape is rolling. We're filming!
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Dummy Check
called after location wrap, to make sure no dummies left any equipment behind because you will not be returning to that location.
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Lighting Technicians
set up and control lighting equipment, a.k.a Electricians
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Director
responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a film
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Producer
Involved throughout all phases of the filmmaking process
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Quiet on Set!
can be combined with the question, "Is anybody NOT ready?" If no one answers, it's time to "Roll" a take.
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Moving On!
Signals that the director got the shot and it's time to move on to the next one.
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First Assistant Camera
Responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting
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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.
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Cut!
Signals everyone that the shot is finished.
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Camera Operator
Uses the camera at the direction of the: cinematographer or director to capture the scenes on film
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Director
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First Assistant Director
Assists the producer and director
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Gaffer
The gaffer is the head of the electrical department
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Script Supervisor
known as the "continuity" person, keeps track of props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity
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Action!
ignals the actors that it's time to do their stuff.
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Second Assistant Director
Chief Assistant of the 1st AD, responsible for creating Call sheets.
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That's a Location Wrap!
signals everyone that it's time to move on to the next location.
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That's a Wrap!
The AD lets everyone know that's it for the day.
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Producer
initiates, coordinates, supervises and controls (funding, hiring, arranging)
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Speed!
Can be used interchangeably with Rolling, signal that sound equipment is on and working
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Cinematographer
Chief of the camera and lighting crew, •makes decisions on lighting and framing of scenes in conjunction with the film's director.
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Back to One!
Signals everyone to go back to their first positions at the beginning of the shot. We're going again. Time for another take.
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Production Assistant
Assists the 1st AD with set operations, referred to as PA's
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Second Assistant Camera
Operates the clapboard/slate
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