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Major Players of a Film—Terms and Definitions

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Second Unit Director of Photographycameraman hired to shoot scenes that fall into the second unit category
Second Unit Directorin charge of directing sequences not involving main actors
Second Unitan additional production crew used for shooting sequences that do not involve the main actors
Still Photographerresponsible for taking stills on the set
Foley Artista person who adds replacement sounds that didn’t get picked up by the filming mics
Best Boy Gripthe key grip’s main assistant
Key Griphead of the grip crew; makes sure all lights, filters, & cameras are secure
Best Boythe gaffer’s main assistant
Gafferchief electrician
Second Assistant CameramanLoads & unloads film magazines and sends to lab
First Assistant CameramanMakes sure actors & subjects are in the right position and in focus
Director of PhotographyA.K.A. cinematographer; Design all shots (composition); Directs the lighting crew; Lights the scenes; Directs the grips crew (getting the camera in the right position)
DirectorIn charge of all the “artistic” aspects of a film; Translating written word (script) into believable situations to tell the story & move people; Watch daily costs
Art DirectorDesigns or selects the sets & décor of a film; oversees Set Constructor, Set Decorator, Costume Designer, Scenic Artist
Production DirectorAn art director who designs the overall look of a movie; Coordinates & integrates the sets, costumes, props, & color schemes
ProducerPrincipally in charge of a motion picture; Monitors quality & security; Involved in all financial decisions; Watch daily costs; Keep the film on schedule


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