Jobs Flashcards
1
Q
What does a producer do?
A
- Deals with business aspects of filming
- Supervises and manages the creation of the film
2
Q
What does a writer do?
A
- Creates the script
- Makes edits to the script throughout the production of the film
3
Q
What does a director do?
A
- Makes all creative decisions
- Knows what everyone should be doing at all times
- Visionary
4
Q
What does an art director do?
A
- Makes decorations and props
- Does greeking
5
Q
What is greeking?
A
Blocking out popular brand logos/names so they don’t have to pay that company to use their image.
6
Q
What does a lighting director do?
A
- Works on different lighting functions (intensity, color, etc.)
- Helps actors look right with the lighting
7
Q
What are above the line personnel?
A
Non-technical people who are paid a flat amount (actors)
8
Q
What are below the line personnel?
A
Technical people who are paid a rate (camera operators)
9
Q
What does a script supervisor do?
A
- Watches for continuity between scenes and shots
- Gives actors forgotten lines
10
Q
What does a camera operator do?
A
- Works on different camera functions (setting them up, picking out lenses, etc.)
- Makes sure the lights and cameras work together
11
Q
What does a sound mixer do?
A
- Choosing the best microphones for the scene
- Making sure the noises being played are realistic (ambient/natural sounds)
12
Q
What does a gaffer do?
A
- Head of lighting and power
- Makes sure the lighting works with the scenery
13
Q
What does a production assistant do?
A
- Gets coffee
- Answers phones
14
Q
What does an editor do?
A
- Assembles raw footage into a final film
- Makes cuts and touches up scenes with editing
15
Q
What does a composer do?
A
- Makes music unique to the film
- Cuts up music that already exists
16
Q
What does a title and graphics person do?
A
- Makes logos, credits, and opening sequences
- Makes subtitles
17
Q
What does a marketing/advertising person do?
A
- Makes posters and ads
- Works up excitement for the film’s release
