production crew roles

A P P R E N T I C E E D I T O R

Reports to the Assistant Editors (in the Picture Department) Oversees the PA/Runners (in the Picture Department)

A S S I S T A N T D I A L O G U E E D I T O R

Assists and reports to the Dialogue Editor Works alongside the Supervising Assistant Sound Editor

A S S I S T A N T F O L E Y E D I T O R

Assists and reports to the Foley Editor Works alongside the Supervising Assistant Sound Editor

A S S I S T A N T F X E D I T O R

Assists and reports to the FX Editor Works alongside the Supervising Assistant Sound Editor

A S S I S T A N T M U S I C E D I T O R

Assists and reports to the Music Editor

A S S I S T A N T P R O D U C E R ( A P )

Assists the Producer Supervising Post Production Coordinating Meetings Overseeing Contracts

A S S I S T A N T V F X E D I T O R

Assists and reports to the VFX Editor Responsible for the VFX PAs/Runners

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A U D I O M A K E R / S O U N D M I X E R / S O U N D S U P E R V I S O R

Responsible for the sound balance and quality of sound Determines the placement of the microphones

B E S T B O Y

Assistant to the Gaffer

B G / F O L E Y E D I T O R

Work on the Foley on the project Reports to the Supervising Sound Editor

B O O M O P E R A T O R

Responsible for positioning microphones and audio cables Operates the boom pole Troubleshooting (Sound)

C A M E R A O P E R A T O R

Sets up and operates the cameras Takes direction from the director

C H I E F / K E Y / H E A D G R I P ( U K )

Controls camera placements and set-up

C I N E M A T O G R A P H E R

Responsible for creating the 'look' of the film through lighting, composition, choice of camera, lenses and film

D I A L O G U E E D I T O R

Work on the Dialogue on the project Reports to the Supervising Sound Editor

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D I R E C T O R

Responsible for visualising/reproducing the script Instructs the camera operators Has the vision for the production

D I R E C T O R O F P H O T O G R A P H Y

See Cinematographer

E D I T O R

Cuts video and audio as intended by the script and the Director Selects clips

E N G I N E E R

Responsible for setting up and maintaining all equipment Troubleshooting

F I L M E D I T O R

Oversees the work of the Picture department along with the 1st Assistant Editor Reports to the Supervising Film Editor

F I R S T ( 1 S T ) A S S I S T A N T C A M E R A M A N

Focus Puller Maintains camera Changes lenses Operates focus control

F I R S T A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R ( 1 S T A D )

Controls the day-to-day functioning on the set Sometimes this role is merged with the Floor Manager depending on the production, and the scale

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F I R S T ( 1 S T ) A S S I S T A N T E D I T O R

Oversees the work of the Picture department along with the First Editor Reports to the Supervising Film Editor

D I R E C T O R O F P H O T O G R A P H Y

Cue Talent and Direct the Floor Crew General Organization during Shooting Safety/Security Sometimes this role is merged with the Assistant Director

F X E D I T O R

Work on the Sound Effects on the project Reports to the Supervising Sound Editor

G A F F E R

Chief electrician

G R A P H I C D E S I G N E R / O P E R A T O R

Designs and implements the graphics for the production

G R I P

Moves equipment on set

L I G H T I N G D I R E C T O R / V I S I O N S U P E R V I S O R

Designs, arranges and controls all lighting Supervises the electricians/gaffers who rig and set up the lighting equipment

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L O C A T I O N M A N A G E R

Finds suitable locations and clears their use with owners

M A K E - U P A R T I S T

Applies make-up on cast

M I X E R / S O U N D R E C O R D I S T

Person on set primarily in charge of sound recording

M U S I C

Department responsible for the music on the project

M U S I C E D I T O R

Oversees the work of the Music department Reports to the Supervising Film Editor

P I C T U R E

Department responsible for the visuals (not including visual effects)

P R E - V I S A R T I S T

Works on the Pre-vis (pre-visualisation) Involved with the planning of the live shooting early on in pre-production Creates models with programs such as After Effects, 3DS Max, Poser

P O S T P R O D U C T I O N P E R S O N A L A S S I S T A N T ( P A ) / R U N N E R

Reports to the Apprentice Editor or 2nd Assistant Editor Part of the Picture Department

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P R O D U C E R

Responsible for the production Responsible for the organisation, setting the budget, choice of cast and crew members Overseeing the script Setting and keeping to the production schedule

P R O D U C T I O N A S S I S T A N T ( P A )

Assists the Director or Producer with production needs Supervising the production office, pre-rehearsals and location organisation Logging tapes, taking notes

P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R / L I N E M A N A G E R

Person who controls the day-to-day budget Supervises crew members Makes sure that everything will be in place for the start of shooting

S C R I P T S U P E R V I S O R

Checks for continuity during filming Makes sure that make-up, costumes, etc. do not change between shots

S E C O N D ( 2 N D ) A S S I S T A N T C A M E R A M A N

Operates clapperboard Loads film magazines Performs other camera tasks

S E C O N D ( 2 N D ) A S S I S T A N T E D I T O R

Oversees the PA/Runner and Apprentice Editor Reports to 1st Assistant Editor Works in the Picture Department

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S E T D E C O R A T O R

Finds props and decorates the set

S E T D E S I G N E R

Comes up with the overall design of the set (sketches/models)

S O U N D

Department responsible for All sound on the project Includes Dialogue, FX, BG/Foley

S O U N D P E R S O N A L A S S I S T A N T ( P A ) / R U N N E R

Reports to Assistant Editors (Dialogue, FX, Foley) Part of the Sound Department

S T O R Y B O A R D A R T I S T

Help create the storyboard for complicated scenes Works with the Director, Director of Photography and the Editor to create frames for the desired shots

S U P E R V I S I N G A S S I S T A N T S O U N D E D I T O R

Oversees the work done by the Assistant Dialogue Editors, the Assistant FX Editors and the Assistant Foley Editors Reports to the Supervising Sound Editor and the 1st Assistant Editor

S U P E R V I S I N G F I L M E D I T O R

Oversees all editing departments (ie. Sound, Picture, Music, VFX)

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S U P E R V I S I N G S O U N D E D I T O R

Oversees the work of the Sound department Reports to the Supervising Film Editor

S U P E R V I S I N G V F X E D I T O R

Oversees the work of the VFX department Reports to the Supervising Film Editor

T E C H N I C A L D I R E C T O R ( T D ) [ F O R T E L E V I S I O N ]

Sits next to the director in the control room Responsible for opening the tv production switcher

V F X

Department responsible for the visual effects (VFX) on the project

V F X P E R S O N A L A S S I S T A N T ( P A ) / R U N N E R

Reports to the Assistant VFX Editors Part of the VFX Department

W R I T E R

Responsible for writing the script Revisions

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