![]() ![]() Production Assistant: Also called a PA, they’re film-industry's equivalent of an intern, and PA’s find themselves helping in any department wherever an extra pair of hands are needed. They work with everything from the set to props to decoration. Art Department: These folks create the visual artistry of a film. See also: the unofficial competition between costume designers to put Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in the most outlandish costume possible.īelow The Line: Jobs that do not carry the same level of creative or financial responsibility as above the line positions. Although they don’t get as much public attention, costuming is essential to a film’s success, and can carve out a place for the film in cinematic history-think of Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress, recently unseated by Keira Knightley’s green dress from Atonement. Your guess is as good as ours.)Ĭostume Director: This one is pretty self-explanatory: they design and create or purchase the costumes worn by characters in a movie. ![]() (I hear you asking, “Why aren’t they called the Director of Videography?” We have no clue. Director of Photography: Also called the DP, the director of photography works closely with the director to create the distinctive look and feel the director is looking for, and they are the head of the camera crew. The producer tends to get less recognition from the general public, but next time you’re stuck wading through the credits to see that 5 second end credit at a Marvel movie, pay attention to the producers! You just might recognize some names. And they hire everyone, including the director! Although, generally, the producer and director work as a team. The producer is also responsible for hiring. Producer: While directors handle the look and feel of a film, the producer handles the logistics of production, such as finances, scheduling, and even marketing & distribution. These are your big names: Scorsese, Kubrick, Coppola, Anderson, etc. The rallying cry for Best Boys everywhere The High RollersĪbove The Line: These are members of a film's crew who carry the most creative or financial responsibility, such as the director, producer, DP, and director of costuming.ĭirector: Most often thought of as the “big boss,” the director works with other department heads (production designer, DP, costume designer) to create the distinct look and feel of the film. to achieve the look the director of photography wants. Key Grip: The grip department head, the key grip works closely with the gaffer to manipulate light via silks, reflectors, etc. Plus, if they do a great job, they might even get a treat! They cover day-to-day and managerial tasks such as hiring department members and maintaining equipment. We were familiar with gaff tape well before we started our film adventures because it's also used heavily in theatrical productions!īest Boy: Other than a perfect name to call your dog, the best boy is the gaffer's right hand. It’s the filmmaker’s swiss army knife, and, frankly, deserves its own IMDB page. It's basically the magical cure-all that you'll find on literally every single set ever and can solve just about any problem. Gaffer's tape is heavy cloth tape with extremely strong adhesive. Gaff Tape: Duct tape’s overachieving cousin. Without them, every film would be a shot in the dark! (ba dum tss) They basically set up and control the lighting to achieve the desired effects. Gaffers: Gaffers work with the cinematographer to bring a certain look to films. Well, wonder no more! Here is our film lingo cheat sheet. Have you ever heard your film nerd friends talking about movie stuff and felt like they were using code? Maybe you’ve been sitting through the credits at the end of a movie for the after-credit scene and find yourself wondering: the f*ck is a Best Boy? ![]()
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