Job Positions
Production Assistant
Meaning the command to go ahead with production
"Green light"
A small discreet microphone used for hands free broadcasting and filmmaking
Lavalier Mic
Creates hard, distinct shadows
Hard Light
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Who is in charge of an individual production from beginning to end?
Producer
Term for a finished production
"That's a wrap"
A rugged, durable microphone
Dynamic Mic
A soft light instrument that provides genreal lighting in a large area
Floodlight
Who is OSHA?
Portrays oneself on air
Talent
The mic is hot
"recording"
A microphone used to collect sound from a far distance
parabolic reflector mic
A traditional lighting method that uses the following lights: Back Light, Fill Light & Key Light
3-Point Lighting
Which type of fire extinguisher is used for an electrical fire?
Type C Fire Extinguisher
Who is in charge of setting up lights for a production?
Gaffer
The last shot of a production of the day
"Martini Shot"
Nat Sound
Part of a lighting instrument that glows when electricity is supplied
Lamp
What is the safe way to lift a heavy object?
Bend your knees and keep your back straight
Who is in charge of studio and film lighting as well as lighting for concerts?
Lighting Director
When someone realizes that there was something wrong with the most recent take and you need to reshoot.
"Flag on the play"
Microphones that record audio from all directions
Omnidirectional Mic
A pipe system taht hangs from the studio ceiling and supports the lighting instruments
Grid
When working with electrical cables on set, what is the safest practice?
Tape them down and use cable ramps to prevent tripping hazards