Camera Crew Jobs & Responsibilities Flashcards
Who manages the camera department, lighting department, electrical and grips?
The Director of Photography (DP)
Who works with all of the departments to choose cameras, lenses, filters, shot composition, light design and setup, and any necessary gear?
The Director of Photography (DP)
Who operates the camera?
The Camera Operator
Who maneuvers the camera to keep the action “in frame”?
The Camera Operator
Who is responsible for keeping the camera in focus?
The first assistant camera (1st AC)
Who is the focus puller?
The first assistant camera (1st AC)
Who is in charge of the maintenance and care of all of the cameras?
The first assistant camera
Who is responsible for updating the dope sheet?
The first assistant camera
Who works directly with the 1st AC?
The second assistant camera
Who operates the clapperboard at the beginning of each take?
The 2nd AC
Who oversees the transportation of camera equipment from one location to another?
The 2nd AC
Who notes when film stock is received, used, and sent for development?
The 2nd AC
Who does the paper work and slate and updates camera reports?
The 2nd AC
Who is responsible for image quality control and in-set color correction?
The digital imaging technician (DIT)
Who receives the camera’s memory cards and immediately dump and backup footage?
The DIT
