Film Crew Careers
This person is ultimately responsible for the technical quality of the video signal.
Video Engineer
The member of the crew who does the actual shooting.
Camera Operator
Anyone on screen.
Talent or actors/actresses
The person that creates a visual representation of a film sequence and breaks down the action into individual panels.
Storyboard Artist
The person is in charge of the creative aspects of the film.
Director
A member of the film crew that moves lighting equipment around.
Grip
The collective name given to all talent participating in the production.
Cast
This person is responsible for creating a lighting plan for the film, as well as the look and feel of the images that make up a movie.
Lighting Director
Chief of the Camera Crew
Cinematographer
Head of the lighting department and makes the Director of Photography’s (DP) desired look for the film happen.
Gaffer
These people must interpret and act out the script.
Actors/actresses
This person is in charge of finding the right performers for a film.
Casting Director
This person is involved in many aspects of a production and is the key person in charge of the film from beginning to end.
Film Producer
A person who re-creates sounds for film, video, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. They replace sounds that cannot properly be recorded on set.
Foley Artist
Uses computer software to create animation and special effects to enhance film with digital elements that look realistic, but are impractical, dangerous, expensive, or impossible to film.
VFX Artist
This person creates the overall visual aesthetics of a film, including set design and costume design.
Production Designer
This person controls and often provides the funding for the film.
Executive Producer
This person oversees the camera and lighting crews in a production.
Director of Photography
This person performs a range of delegated tasks for film and television productions. This is an entry-level position, which makes it a great choice for anyone breaking into the film or television industry.
Production Assistant
This individual produces the written blueprints used to create film.
Scriptwriter