U4 L6 Technicians And Support Roles During Production

Question 1

What is a set up?

Answer 1

area a camera focusses on during a scene

Question 2

Who is most likely responsible for the basic setup of a scene?

Answer 2

DOP

Question 3

What is the main responsibility of electricians?

Answer 3

set and focus lights on gaffer instructions

Question 4

What is a chain?

Answer 4

way of organizing wiring to connect devices

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the rigging crews?

Answer 5

• hang lights and install cable
• distributing electricity
• before main lighting unit sets up for production

Question 6

Who provides power for the entire film crew?

Answer 6

lighting crew

Question 7

What is practical lighting?

Answer 7

light fixtures that need to be functional for performance

Question 8

Fixtures that do not need to be operative on set are part of what?

Answer 8

set dressing

Question 9

Which department does the Generator operator work closely with?

Answer 9

electrical dept

Question 10

What is a fly wall?

Answer 10

wall moved in or out of set

Question 11

The key grip decides whether what needs to be removed from a set?

Answer 11

• lighting fixture
• wall
• dolly track

Question 12

Which dept is responsible for laying tracks for the dolly?

Answer 12

grip dept

Question 13

What is a crab dolly?

Answer 13

• vehicle with 4 wheels
• steer all directions
• carry camera

Question 14

What is a jib?

Answer 14

arm/boom device wuth camera on the end and counterweight to balance camera

Question 15

The crab dolly set up is useful for what kind of scenario?

Answer 15

follow characters who are kneedled/seated

Question 16

Using a steadicam is useful for what scenarios?

Answer 16

follow continuous actions, fit into small spaces

Question 17

Who does the production sound mixer work directly with to trouble shoot any sound problems?

Answer 17

Director and AD

Question 18

Are lavalier microphones useful in outdoor locations

Answer 18

yes

Question 19

The boom operator works with the production sound mixer to determine the best place to set up what?

Answer 19

recorder panel

Question 20

What are the responsibilities of the Special-effects technicians?

Answer 20

build and operate equipment to produce effects in the script

Question 21

Are most industry special effects technicians independent contractors hired by production studios?

Answer 21

yes

Question 22

What are the responsibilities of the mechanical effects specialists?

Answer 22

creates effects

• simulating weather
• plumbing

Question 23

Who are the pyrotechnic effects technicians?

Answer 23

works with firearms and munitions

Question 24

What is pyrotechnics?

Answer 24

techniques using firearms and munitions

Question 25

Because of budget constraints, what kinds of models may be used for production?

Answer 25

miniature

Question 26

Who is responsible for the health and safety of the crew?

Answer 26

PRODUCER

Question 27

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 27

study of potential hazards and strategy for safety measures

Question 28

What is the responsibility of the special-effects supervisor?

Answer 28

• manager of special effects team
• retrieval of pyrotechnics
• safely execute effects

Question 29

What might happen is a zone or proximity is not established for the use of mobile devices during a pyrotechnic effects shoot?

Answer 29

pyrotechnic effects detonate too soon

Question 30

If it is too costly to create effects on set, who will use computer programs to create them?

Answer 30

visual effects technicians

Question 31

Do mechanical and pyrotechnic technicians need to be licensed?

Answer 31

yes

Question 32

Are visual and special-effects technicians often independent technicians with small companies?

Answer 32

yes

Question 33

What do people recieve when they enter a union/IATSE?

Answer 33

• apprenticeship programs

- learn union history

Question 34

What is a necessary step for a person seeking a career in the electrical and grip fields?

Answer 34

film school