Crew Job Descriptions

Question 1

Producer

Answer 1

In charge of business aspects and shares artistic decisions with the director.

Question 2

Production Manager

Answer 2

Oversees the shooting schedule, payments, and crew hiring on a different level than the Producer.

Question 3

Production Coordinator

Answer 3

Manages Production Office details like memos, shipping, and organization.

Question 4

Unit Production Manager

Answer 4

On-set manager responsible for crew needs like meals, transportation.

Question 5

Director

Answer 5

In charge of creative aspects, casting, art direction, and guiding actors.

Question 6

1st Assistant Director

Answer 6

The foreman of the crew ensures the shoot is on track, calls for silence on set, and reports to the production manager.

Question 7

2nd Assistant Director

Answer 7

Assists the 1st AD, prepares call sheets, and liaises with the production office.

Question 8

3rd Assistant Director

Answer 8

Responsible for the cast being on time, paperwork, and timely processing through makeup, hair, and wardrobe departments.

Question 9

Trainee Assistant Director

Answer 9

Assists AD department, places extras, and supports crew as needed.

Question 10

Script Supervisor/Continuity

Answer 10

Ensures continuity for the editor, tracks details within each shot.

Question 11

Director of Photography

Answer 11

Determines visual style, selects camera team, and works with the film lab.

Question 12

Camera Operator

Answer 12

Maintains composition, focus, and artistic requirements specified by the DOP. Preventing unwanted shadows and lens flares that may occur while shooting

Question 13

1st Assistant (Focus Puller)

Answer 13

Orders camera equipment, maintains focus, carries out proper zooms, and assists in camera setup.

Question 14

2nd Assistant (Clapper/Loader)

Answer 14

Manages film stock, paperwork, slating shots, and camera equipment.

Question 15

Trainee

Answer 15

Learns from the 2nd assistant, assists the camera department.

Question 16

Stills Photographer

Answer 16

Takes production and publicity stills, works closely with the Unit Publicist.

Question 17

Gaffer

Answer 17

Head of the Lighting Department, responsible for the lighting crew and equipment. Lights scene based on the DOP’s vision.

Question 18

Best Boy

Answer 18

Main assistant to the Gaffer, operates lights as directed.

Question 19

Lamp Operator

Answer 19

Places and operates lights under the Gaffer’s direction.

Question 20

Generator Operator (Gennie Op)

Answer 20

Ensures power supply to set and trailers by managing the generator.

Question 21

Key Grip

Answer 21

Leads grip crew. They sandbag all lighting, camera, and grip equipment for safety and are generally responsible for everything to do with lighting that is not electric.

Question 22

Dolly Grip

Answer 22

In charge of dolly placement and dolly track placement. They make sure all dolly shots are performed smoothly and per the DOP’s vision.

Question 23

Art Director

Answer 23

In charge of set design elements in tandem with the production designer. They also direct the departments related to the visual style of the show/movie.

Question 24

Set Decorator

Answer 24

Dress the set with furniture and other items to give it character. In charge of moving set pieces for the crew as needed and resetting the set after takes.

Question 25

Props Master/Mistress

Answer 25

In charge of all props being used by the cast, as well as taking hazardous props from the cast when not being used.

Question 26

Assistant Props

Answer 26

Supplies and adjusts props for the crew and actors, maintains continuity.

Question 27

Armorer

Answer 27

Handles weapons, ensures gun safety, and provides guns to actors.

Question 28

Sound Mixer

Answer 28

In charge of sound levels and ensure that the sound being recorded on set s of good quality.

Question 29

Boom Operator

Answer 29

Handles and positions microphones for quality sound.

Question 30

Sound Assistant

Answer 30

Supports Boom Op, places microphones, and assists Sound department.

Question 31

Key Make-Up Artist

Answer 31

Designs and applies makeup, schedules, and delegates tasks.

Question 32

1st Assistant Make-Up Artist

Answer 32

Supports Key, makes up supporting cast, and can take over in emergencies.

Question 33

2nd Assistant Make-Up Artist

Answer 33

Called in for 'cast heavy' days, maintains extras' makeup.

Question 34

SPFX Make-Up

Answer 34

Creates and applies major prosthetic pieces for characters.

Question 35

Key Hair Stylist

Answer 35

In charge of hairstyling, wigs, and hairpieces.

Question 36

1st Assistant Hair Stylist

Answer 36

Supports Key, styles supporting cast, and takes over in emergencies.

Question 37

2nd Assistant Hair Stylist

Answer 37

Responsible for styling extras' hair on busy days.

Question 38

Costume Designer

Answer 38

Designs and supervises construction of actors' clothing.

Question 39

Set Supervisor

Answer 39

Manages wardrobe continuity and on-set clothing needs.

Question 40

Truck Supervisor

Answer 40

Maintains wardrobe truck, launders costumes, and plans wardrobe.

Question 41

Construction Coordinator

Answer 41

Oversees set construction as directed by the Art Director.

Question 42

Head Painter

Answer 42

Responsible for painting and texturing sets per Art Director's instructions.

Question 43

SPFX Coordinator

Answer 43

Provides special effects like rain, explosions, and squibs.

Question 44

Locations Manager

Answer 44

Finds and coordinates filming locations.

Question 45

Assistant Locations Manager (ALM)

Answer 45

Assists Locations Manager in securing and managing filming locations.

Question 46

Locations P.A.

Answer 46

Assists in various on-set tasks related to filming locations.

Question 47

Catering Team

Answer 47

Provides crew with hot breakfast and lunch on set.

Question 48

First Aid / Craft Service (FACS)

Answer 48

Provides refreshments and handles emergencies on set.

Question 49

Transportation Coordinator

Answer 49

Organizes all transportation needs for the production.

Question 50

Driver Captain

Answer 50

On-set head responsible for carrying out transportation orders.

Question 51

Driver

Answer 51

Responsible for driving and maintaining specific vehicles on set.

Question 52

Casting Director

Answer 52

Sources talent and presents choices to the Director and Producer.

Question 53

Extras Casting

Answer 53

Finds and manages background extras for a project.

Question 54

Extras Wrangler

Answer 54

Coordinates extras' movements and behavior on set.

Question 55

Publicist

Answer 55

Handles all publicity for the production during filming.

Question 56

Stunt Coordinator

Answer 56

Organizes and choreographs stunts in collaboration with the director.

Question 57

Production Designer

Answer 57

Designs the visual style of the movie in close coordination with the producer and director. They also manage the budget for the art department so that departments like props and sets can create a cohesive visual style.

Question 58

Boom Operator

Answer 58

Holds the boom mic on set and assures correct placement of mics being used.