What is a Unit Production Manager, and What Skills Do They Use on Set?

The Unit Production Manager works with the location department to provide assistance to the location manager and the assistant location manager. These individuals liaise between the location and the film crew staff making sure that individuals that reside on the property as well as owners or landlords are kept informed of the production events and […]

What is a Stunt Coordinator & What Role Do they Have on the Film Crew?

Stunt Coordinators have one of the most exciting roles in the film crew. They are responsible for coordinating the actions that we see on television and films that are seemingly unbelievable and downright dangerous. Stunt Coordinators pull off extraordinary stunts by working closely with cast, choreography, and various other members of production to pull off […]

What is a Story Editor & What is their Job on Set?

The story editor is sometimes referred to as the supervising producer and carries several responsibilities when working on the film set. They are often in charge of finding a scriptwriter, helping the writer to develop a story, and ensuring that the script that is produced by the writer is appropriate for production. Story editors work […]

What is a Steadicam Operator & What’s Their Position on Set?

The Steadicam operator usually works with trained camera operators to provide smooth footage and operation of Steadicam equipment. They learn practical skills by working in a hands-on position where rapidly changing positions and developing needs make for day-to-day production that is challenging and rewarding. This role requires advanced technical skills and the ability to work […]

What is a Writer & What’s Their Position on Set?

Screenwriters also called scriptwriters or just plain writer(s), work to produce the script for motion pictures, television, commercials, and other forms of media. The writers compile the screenplay for a film and include any necessary scenes and dialogue that helps the draft to come to life. Most scripts begin with a treatment before the first […]

Video Production Crew Positions: Who Does What?

Whether you’re new to the set, considering a job in film, or you’re looking to hire a film crew for a video project you’ve been planning, knowing who does what on the film set can be challenging even to a seasoned expert. While you may know that the director is in charge of the film […]

What is a Matte Artist and What Job Do they Do on Set?

The Matte Artist or Matte Painter is responsible for producing animation for film that are painted representations of background landscapes, scenes, sets or essentially any other element that is difficult or impossible to film. Most of today’s matte painting is not actually done with paint, but rather digitally. Using various software tools and techniques matte […]

What is a Negative Cutter & What Role Do They Have on the Film Set?

The Negative Cutter is responsible for matching the original camera negatives back to the workprint so that prints can be made out of the negatives. We don’t see as many negative cutters in film production today because digital cameras and digital finishing has put an end to the use of film, but some still work […]

What is a Foley Artist & What is Their Job on Set?

The Foley Artist or Foley sound crew adds a level of depth to the film that helps audiences to immerse themselves into the production. Foley artists create sound for the film in various ways such as stomping to reproduce footsteps, slamming a door to produce the sound of the door slamming, or breaking a glass […]

What Makes a Good Production Assistant?

Whether you just entered the world of production or this is where you’ve been for quite some time, the role of a production assistant is likely where you started. If you’re still getting your feet wet in this role, following these tips to become a good production assistant may help you find your way to […]