Our tale today begins not from the seats, but behind the camera.
One special group will perform great feats.
Without this group a film wouldn't come to be.
And if you allow us the reason will help you see.
So, stick around for a minute or two as we tell you
Who's Who on a Movie Crew.
Action! Cut!
You've heard these lines before.
One of the most famous words in the film's director.
The entire filming process that director oversees,
making creative decisions along the way to varying degrees.
The director may call the shots
but someone needs to capture, run the camera, frame the scenes...
That's the job of the cinematographer.
For the director they direct the photography and for short you can call them DP.
If it's lights your set needs, look no further than this staffer.
Every DP knows - a good picture needs good light
and for that you'll want a gaffer.
First they'll design the lighting plan, then make sure that it gets done.
So that the quality of your film shots look second to none.
It's time to get your light set up, but what happens if one slips?
That is why your set should have at least a few great grips.
The grip may manage the electrics, watch equipment or a push a dolly.
No matter what, count on these folks to squelch all technical folding.
To ensure you have a plan for sound you'll want a sound recordist.
Good sound makes all the difference in film, so trust us.
You can afford it!
A boom operator handles the mic and boom, and other audio equipment.
These folks will have your audio ready-to-go for post-production shipment.
What does a producer do?
No one exactly knows.
But with a help of the producer to life in production growth.
The producer hires the people and they help raise the money.
They are there at the start, they're in the middle and they're until the film is donee.
A unit production manager is an admin role in both title and execution.
But to the success of every film the UPM makes a big contribution.
They breakdown scripts, make schedules and oversee all things production
from locations to transportation right down to set construction.
But what about someone to manage the schedule, watch the time, keep things moving?
What you're describing is exactly what an assistant director would be doing.
The AD handles a heap of logistics to keep the director happy.
There can be one, two, even three.
However many it takes to make productions happy.
It's good to have designers for costumes and sets if you have the budget.
But if you're working on the cheep for some parts you might just have to photo-take.
But who is that young person, running errands, serving coffee and being persistent?
That's the most valuable asset a set can have.
An eager production assistant.
If you want to break into film and you have little experience, but big hopes,
being a PA on a movie set will definitely help you learn the ropes.
These are only a few key players you will find on a movie set.
Just remember, the more pros with whom you surround yourself the less you'll have to sweat.
That's concludes our little journey behind the scenes of movie magic.
Next time you'll see film credits roll, pay attention to all the names.
To miss them would be tragic.
The End