B.+Crew+Positions+&+Film+Lingo

Crew Positions & Film Lingo

** PART 1 ** they really do say "and . . . ACTION" by Jibbo / © All rights reserved
 * Crew Positions and Film Lingo **

[|Location Manager] – is responsible for the finding and securing locations to be used for the production.
 * [|Director] ** – the person in charge of all creative elements of the film, the “vision”, the transfer of script to screen, and the overall performances of the actors.
 * [|Camera Operator] – ** the person who is responsible for the “framing” of each shot.
 * [|Boom Operator] – ** the person who is responsible for keeping the microphone as close to the actor’s as possible (without the microphone being in the shot)
 * [|Cinematographer] - ** The person who is responsible for lighting the film to create the right mood.
 * [|Continunity -] ** the person who’s responsible for recording every action of every moment in each shot. Keeps track of wardrobe and props, and their positions during every take.

** FILM LINGO **
 * Set – ** where the actual shooting is taking place.
 * Hot Set – ** the set must remain exactly the same as the last shot. If anything is “hot” it means it will be seen on camera again and must remain untouched.
 * Scene ** – a part of the film composed of a series of shots. Usually takes place in one time and place.
 * Dolly ** – platform on wheels where the camera is mounted to be pushed/pulled for a smooth movement.

** THINGS YOU WILL SAY ON A SET **
 * LOCK IT UP – ** to prevent any activity or disruptions that could interfere with the shot. Applies when working in hallways to stop people from walking into a shot the crew will make sure traffic doesn’t disrupt the scene.
 * ROLLING – ** means both camera and sound are rolling and all noises must stop until CUT is called.
 * ACTION – ** cue that gives the actors to start their actions, dialogue and movement.
 * CUT – ** when the shot is complete or if there are any problems.