What is a Best Boy
What is a Best Boy, and What Actions do they Perform on Set? The Best Boy is also known on the film set as the Assistant Chief Lighting Technician, the Assistant Chief Lighting Operator or the Assistant Chief Lighting Electrician. Originally coined from “The Gaffer’s Handbook,” the name “Best Boy” refers to the designated best […]
What is a Boom Operator
What is a Boom Operator and What is Their Role on set? The Boom Operator is responsible for appropriate microphone placement on the set despite potentially impeding conditions that would otherwise limit the ability to capture adequate sound. Boom Operators ensure that microphones are placed in a way that they do not impede the actor’s […]
What is a First Assistant Camera
What is a First Assistant Camera and What is their Job on Set? A First Assistant Camera is responsible for adjusting or adapting the focus to accommodate changes to the focal length (distance of the camera lens from the subject) when characters are moving closer or further away from the camera. The First Assistant […]
What is a Production Sound Mixer
What is a Production Sound Mixer and What is their Role on Set? The production sound mixer is responsible for ensuring that all recorded dialogue is properly heard and clear during the filming production. This is a challenging role that requires advanced listening skills. Production sound mixers work in challenging environments where unwanted noises are […]
What is a Gaffer
What is a Gaffer, and What do Gaffers Do on Set? Also referred to as the Chief Electrician, Supervising Light Technician or Chief Lighting Technician, the Gaffer is responsible for all of the electrical work on a production. Gaffers will work closely with the Director of Photography to create the appropriate lighting effects by installing […]
What is a Second Assistant Director
What is a Second Assistant Director & What do Second ADs Do on Set? Second Assistant Directors are often referred to as Second ADs or Seconds. Their role is to act as an assistant to the First Assistant Director in ensuring that film productions orders are properly carried out. During production, Seconds have the responsibility […]
What is a First Assistant Director
What is a First Assistant Director, and What Role do they Have on Set? Also referred to as the “First AD” or simply just “First,” the First Assistant Director is the right-hand man (or woman) to the Director. First Assistant Directors take on various responsibilities in production allowing the Director to focus heavily on the […]
What is a Film Director
What is a Film Director and What Duties Do they have On Set? You might be wondering, “What is a Film Director?” The Film Director is the creative voice and driving force behind the overall production of a film. Directors link all working parts in production, technical and creative teams together to effectively bring the […]
What is a Costume Designer
What is a Costume Designer and What Role Do They Have on the Film Set? Costume Designers are responsible for working on costumes for actors and actresses on the television, theater or film set. They come in at the beginning of pre-production to devise a plan and create or acquire the costumes necessary to appropriately […]
What is an Art Director
What is an Art Director and what is their role on set? Art Directors are responsible for a wide range of production projects specifically related to the artistic design of the film. They act as project managers for the Art Department ensuring that the Production Designer’s creative vision for each location and film set is […]