Cast And Crew Flashcards
Best Boy
Person in charge of electrical equipment
Assistant Director
in charge of personnel, including the placement and timing of extras in the background action
Camera operator
Head of the camera crew who frames the shots
Casting Director
handles all the logistics of the casting process; they suggest actors, conduct auditions, and make a deal when an actor is hired.
Company
All the people working in the show
Day player
An actor in a smaller role, usually paid by the day
Director
Usually communicates most with actors, boss is the producer
Director of Photographer
along with the director, responsible for the look of the show, including lighting and camera placement
Dolly grip
In charge of moving the camera equipment
Double
An actor who replaces another
Extra
Those who round out the environment, also called “background”
First team
The principal actors
Floor manager
In television, the director’s representative on the floor
Foley
The footsteps and other sound effects that must synchronize with the picture
Gaffer
The DP’s right hand person, in charge of the lighting crew,
The best boy is the gaffer’s right hand person
