Tooltip Tags: Crew

Second Unit

A photographic team that shoots scenes which do not involve the principal cast, such as stunts, car chases, or establishing shots.

A film sound specialist responsible for the development and augmentation of all soundtrack material, or a significant portion thereof, and is ultimately in charge of the entire sound production. Occasionally, it is used to refer to a person who is responsible for creating unique sounds or sound elements which are incorporated into a sound track.

Sound Mixer

The person responsible for capturing sound as it plays out live, determining microphone types and placement.

Production Assistant – PA

Personnel who may work in the office (Office PA) or on set (Set PA) who assist the production team in an effort to keep the project running quickly and smoothly.

Juicer

An electrician.

Key Grip

The chief grip who works directly with the gaffer in creating shadow effects for set lighting and who supervises camera cranes, dollies and other platforms or supporting structures according to the requirements of the director of photography.

Gaffer

The chief lighting technician for a production who is in charge of the electrical department.

Dubber

A high quality sound reproducer which is mixed with outputs from other dubbers that are generally loaded with sprocketed magnetic film.

Associate Producer

This is normally the person who acts as the liason between a production company and the various personnel involved in the post production process.

Best Boy

The assistant chief lighting technician or the assistant to the key grip.