Cast & Crew

Question 0

Terminology for TV and Film

Best Boy

Answer 0

The person in charge of the electrical equipment

Question 1

Terminology for TV and Film

Assistant Director

Answer 1

The director’s right hand person, in charge of all logistics on the set

Question 2

Terminology for TV and Film

Camera Operator

Answer 2

The head of the camera crew who frames the shots

Question 3

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Casting Director

Answer 3

The person who handles all the logistics of the casting process; they suggest actors, conduct auditions, and make a deal when an actor is hired

Question 4

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Company

Answer 4

All the people working on the show. When they have to move, it is a “company move”

Question 5

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Day Planner

Answer 5

An actor in a smaller role, usually paid by the day, although these parts can sometimes work for weeks

Question 6

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Director

Answer 6

the person who is in charge of the actors

Question 7

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Director of Photography

Answer 7

The director of photography (cinematographer); along with the director, responsible for the look of the show, including lighting and camera placement

Question 8

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Dolly Grip

Answer 8

The camera crew member in charge of moving the camera

Question 9

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Double

Answer 9

Also an actor who replaces another, as in stunt double or photo double; also when more than one piece of wardrobe is supplied in case the first is ruined

Question 10

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Extras

Answer 10

The people who round out the environment, also called “Background”

Question 11

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First Team

Answer 11

The principal actors

Question 12

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Floor Manager

Answer 12

In Television, the director’s representative on the floor

Question 13

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Foley

Answer 13

The footsteps and other sound effects that must synchronize with the picture

Question 14

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Gaffer

Answer 14

The DP’s right hand person, in charge of the lighting crew. The best boy is the gaffer’s right hand person

Question 15

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Key

Answer 15

A crew chief; also the principal light source in a scene

Question 16

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Line Producer or Unit Production Manager

Answer 16

The producer who handles the details and logistics of the entire company and shoot

Question 17

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Local Hire

Answer 17

An actor or crew member hired locally when on location

Question 18

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Music Editor

Answer 18

Works with the composer and prepares the recordings from the scoring session for use in the final mix

Question 19

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Production Assistant

Answer 19

Does whatever needs doing on a set

Question 20

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Prop Master

Answer 20

Person in charge of all props

Question 21

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Second Unit

Answer 21

A small camera team which shoots material which does not involve principal actors, such as establishing shots

Question 22

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Script Supervisor

Answer 22

the person in charge of continuity, and remembering every detail of every shot. They also prepare a script that shows how each line was covered and what the nature of each shot was; this is invaluable to the editor. An unsung hero.

Question 23

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Sound Mixer

Answer 23

The production sound mixer; there are also sound mixers who do re-recording of the show with sound effects and music in the final mix

Question 24

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Technical Director

Answer 24

In multiple camera shows, the person who actually switches from shot to shot

Question 25

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Unit Production Manager or Line producer

Answer 25

Makes sure everything goes well together in a specific location

Ex - If filmed in multiple cities each city has a UPM