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• Shooting the video is also called principal photography
• Aspects to double-check before shooting:

  • Set
  • Props
  • Story familiarization
  • Crew assignment
• Found location is a place that most closely approximates what you are looking for in a set
• Producer initiates the project
• Producer gathers the people who will work on the project with the help of the director
• Director heads the whole production
• Director of photography is the camera operator and lighting person
• Sound person ensures good, clear, usable sound
• Production designer is responsible for costumes, props, and set
• Gaffer helps the lighting person, responsible for lighting and electrical equipment, and maintains set safety
• Grips help by moving equipment and props in, out, and around the set
• Production assistants work with the production manager on production logistics
• Coverage refers to the shots needed for editing, usually involves a master shot of the scene
• End of a shooting day is called a wrap