CPAR

• Principal Cast


  Actors in the film that have speaking lines
• Background Cast


  Also known as extras, they fill out the scenes in the background and have no speaking lines
• Stand-Ins

  Not actors, but they replace principal cast members for lighting and focusing purposes
• Cinematographer


  Responsible for lighting and shot composition; develop the visual style of the film based on director's instructions
• First Assistant Camera


  Physically controls the camera and executes the angles for the cinematographer
• Second Assistant Camera


  Loads the film and the clapper board; notifies the usable film during post production
• Gaffer


  Chief lighting technician; comes up with the plan to properly illuminate a scene depending on the needs of the cinematographer
• Best Electric


  Oversees all cables and generators are properly running
• Key Grip


  Puts together the lighting gear needed by the Gaffer
• Production Sound Mixer


  Records audio and sound on set; makes sure the audio quality is good during every scene
• Sound Designer


  Works with the PSM during post production editing in making sure that every audio is heard
• Boom Operator


  Holds the boom microphone during filming
• Production Designer


  Leads the art department and designs the sets both in-studio and on location; determining how those sets will be dressed with furniture and props
• Location Manager


  In charge of making sure a shooting location is ready for production to begin
• Construction Coordinator


  Works with a small crew to build whatever is necessary for sets in the studio and on location
• Greenspeople


  Take care of anything natural on set, like plants, trees, shrubs, etc.
• Set Decorators


  Essentially interior decorators for film; find the right rugs, furniture, curtains, artwork, and anything else that will physically populate the scene
• Prop Masters


  Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and inventory of all props
• Key Make-up Artist


  Designs and executes the plan for every actor's makeup, including any necessary prosthetics and visual effects work
• Key Hair Stylist


  Designs and executes the plan for every actor's hair
• Costume Designer


  Maps out, coordinates, and approves the wardrobe so all the characters achieve a particular look; design the clothes themselves or work with tailors and shoppers to purchase and fit outfits from brands or thrift stores
• Crafts Dept.

  Has nothing to do with the final film and everything to do with sustaining the filmmakers and cast on set
• Caterers


  Provide food and sustenance for the filmmakers and cast on set
• Transportation Captain


  Oversees the transportation department that moves people and equipment from point A to point B
• Drivers


  Responsible for driving the vehicles that transport people and equipment
• Executive Producer


  Top of the pyramid in terms of business sense; primary job is to acquire funds for the film; the EP dictates if the film will be a blockbuster or not
• Producers


  Works with the LP to establish budgets and relays information to the director in terms of creative notes
• Line Producers


  Oversee the film's budgets, schedules, and logistics; provides schedules, call sheets, and budget sheets to people on set
• Director


  Doling out instructions to every department to ensure that each aspect of the finished product fits their blueprint
• First AD


  Maintains both the daily shooting schedule and overall production timeline
• Second AD


  Oversees logistical duties, such as creating and distributing call sheets and making sure that talent is on set when needed
• Script Supervisor


  Maintains the story's continuity throughout production; that includes everything from where a prop is placed to how an actor delivers a line
• Must include the following information in a Call Sheet: Date and Time of Shoot, Location of Shoot, Scenes to be Filmed, Production Crew Needed for the Shoot, Actors Needed for the Shoot, Equipment Needed for the Shoot
• Must include the following information in a Schedule Sheet: Can be a Calendar Type Schedule, Can also be a Table Type Schedule
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