U4 L3 Technical Support Functions And Visual technical Staff During Production Flashcards
What is the Gaffer also called?
Chief Lighting Technician (CLT)
The Best Boy Grip works as the main assistant to who?
Key Grip
Who does the Gaffer directly work with?
Director of Photography (DP)
Which job requires a high level of physical fitness and agility? And Why?
- Grip
- move equip 400 lbs and climb 65 ft
- avoid tripping cables
Who will need to give approval if an equip is an addition to the film’s budget for a special rig?
UPM
After the plans for lighting is approved, what is the Gaffer responsible for executing?
schematics
What are schematics?
designs for lighting
What is a lighting meter? And where is it found?
- small tools to measure light
- measures amount of light hitting subject
- Gaffer’s belt
Who is the Best Boy Electric the main assistant to?
Gaffer
What is the difference between the Gaffer and Best Boy in terms of equipment?
G- makes equipment list, maintains
BB- on location, manages and transports
What are Gels used for?
- filters
- adjust light’s color temperature
What does the Best Boy act as? What would they do?
- Set Lighting Technician
- set and focus lights
The Best Boy works closely with the gaffer to manage what?
visual film production
What do many film productions use for equipment? Why?
- rental houses
- too costly to buy all equipment
What is the specific responsibility that the Best Boy has?
- account for every piece of rented equipment
- if rent price is in budget and reliable
What is required to hire the freelance crew?
time cards and paper work
On set, what is the Set Lighting Technician’s primary duty?
set and focus lights as directed by Gaffer
What are the 3 parts of setting up lighting?
- intensity
- lighting color
- safety
Who is responsible for electrical power?
trained lighting technicians
What is included in a Grip’s kit/package?
- C-Stand
- flags
- Diffusion filters
What is a C-Stand?
lighting, grip, and sound tool that can hold various equip
What is a flag?
masks light
What is a Diffusion filter?
placed in front of light to soften image
What are the pros and cons of working with a union crew?
P- specialized training, follow safety codes and procedures
C- expensive than nonunion, pay rates regulated
What does a generator operator do?
maintains generator/electrical power supply
What does a fixtures staff do? What knowledge do they require?
- wiring electrical outlets
- light bulbs and fixtures
