CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Cinematographer Or Director Of Photography (dp), Job Title: Camera Operator, Job Title: Steadicam Operator
The cinematographer is responsible for creating and capturing the overall photographic impression of a film. As head of the camera department, responsible for hiring the camera crew, the cinematographer oversees the camera operator, first assistant cameraman or focus puller, second assistant cameraman, and the film loader. On large productions, the camera crew might also include a camera department assistant or PA. Depending on the director's needs, a steadicam operator may join the crew for a few days or the duration of the production.
Additional topics
- DIRECTORS AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS - Job Title: Director, Job Title: First Assistant Director, 1st Ad, Or Assistant Director
- ART DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Production Designer, Job Title: Production Designer, Commercials, Job Title: Art Director
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Cinematographer Or Director Of Photography (dp)
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Camera Operator
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Steadicam Operator
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: First Assistant Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman, Or First Assistant Camera Operator
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Second Assistant Cameraman, Assistant Cameraman, Or Second Assistant Camera Operator
- CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Job Title: Film Loader
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