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Sound Designer
Responsible for creating the auditory elements of a production, including the sound effects and soundscapes.
Production Designer
Creates the visual concept of the production, defining the style of the sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles, and costumes.
Director
Responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a film or media production.
Property Master
Oversees the props department, responsible for purchasing, creating, managing, and coordinating all the props used in the production.
Cinematographer
Responsible for capturing the visual elements of a film or television production.
Key Grip
In charge of camera movement and lighting refinement crews on a set.
Sound Mixer
Records on-set audio and is responsible for the sound quality of the final product.
Screenwriter
Creates the script for a film, television show, or other media productions.
Location Manager
Responsible for finding and securing locations for filming and coordinating the logistics of shooting at those sites.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Oversees the work done by the VFX (Visual Effects) department, integrating digital and live-action elements to create environments, characters, or effects.
Stunt Coordinator
Plans and coordinates all stunt sequences to ensure the safety and accuracy of the physical performances required in the production.
Grip
Works on the set to build and maintain all the equipment that supports cameras, including tripods, dollies, tracks, jibs, and cranes.
Make-up Artist
Applies makeup to the actors to reflect the characters they play and to enhance their features for the camera.
Foley Artist
Creates sound effects in post-production to enhance the auditory experience of a film.
Best Boy
The best boy is the chief assistant to either the gaffer or the key grip. They are the second in command within their respective departments.
Colorist
Responsible for adjusting the color of the film footage to achieve a visual tone or mood.
Art Director
Oversees and directs the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, movies, and television productions.
Gaffer
Heads the electric department, responsible for the design and execution of the lighting plan for a production.
Casting Director
Selects actors for roles in a film, television show, or theater production.
Boom Operator
Handles the boom microphone and is responsible for recording dialogue of actors during filming.
Editor
Responsible for the post-production process of cutting raw footage, assembling that footage, adding music, dubbing, sound effects, and finalizing the edit.
Costume Designer
Creates the clothing for the characters in the film, reflecting the personalities, environments, and historical context.
Producer
Responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of a production.
Composer
Creates original music to complement and enhance the emotional aspects of a production.
Hair Stylist
Responsible for styling the actors' hair to fit their characters and maintaining the look throughout production.
Script Supervisor
Keeps track of what parts of the script have been shot and makes notes of any deviations between what was shot and what appeared in the script.
Digital Imaging Technician
Manages the digital data workflow on set, ensuring the storage and integrity of the digital footage.
Set Designer
Designs and constructs the physical surroundings in which the action will take place in a film, TV series, or theater production.
Motion Capture Artist
Performs the physical acting which will be translated to digital characters using motion capture technology.
Dolly Grip
Operates the camera dolly, the wheeled platform that moves the camera around the set to create smooth motion shots.
Storyboard Artist
Creates visuals of the scenes in conjunction with the director to outline the storyline and plan for various shots.
Animation Director
Oversees the work of the animators and ensures that the animation meets the style and narrative of the project.
FX Technical Director
Creates complex visual effects using software - often for animations, TV, and movies.
Unit Production Manager
Responsible for the administration of the film production, managing budget, schedules, and logistic operations.
ADR Engineer
Records and synchronizes additional dialogue recording - referred to as ADR - in post-production.
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