Job Descriptions for Film, Video & Cgi (Computer Generated Imagery)

by Hines, William E.

• ISBN13: 9780935873023
• ISBN10: 0935873023
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Ed Venture Films Books

Summary

Job Descriptions is the standard and definitive A-to-Z reference guide to the duties and responsibilities of film and video industry craftspersons. It offers detailed descriptions of what each craftsperson in more than 150 categories is expected to contribute to a production More...and to whom that craftsperson is responsible. This book is an reference for producers and production managers as well as librarians, writers, teachers, students, job counselors serious film aficionados. The fifth edition is greatly expanded and thoroughly updated.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS	xiii	(1)
FOREWORD	xiv	(1)
INTRODUCTION	xv	(2)
PREFACE--HOW TO USE THIS HANDBOOK	xvii
FAST FINDER	1	(2)
1. PRODUCING CATEGORY	3	(8)
Executive Producer	4	(1)
Producer	5	(3)
Co-Producer	8	(1)
Associate Producer	9	(1)
Line Producer	9	(1)
Supervising Producer	9	(2)
2. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT CATEGORY	11	(12)
For FILM AND VIDEO:	13	(6)
Production Manager	13	(1)
Unit Production Manager	14	(1)
Assistant Unit Production Manager	15	(1)
Location Manager	15	(2)
Production Coordinator	17	(1)
Production Assistant	18	(1)
For VIDEO ONLY:	19	(4)
Production Associate	19	(4)
3. DIRECTORIAL CATEGORY	23	(16)
For FILM AND VIDEO:	25	(6)
Director	25	(2)
Casting Director	27	(1)
Dialogue Director	28	(1)
Script Supervisor	29	(1)
Cuer/Prompter Operator	30	(1)
For FILM ONLY:	31	(6)
Second Unit Director	31	(2)
First Assistant Director	33	(2)
Second Assistant Director	35	(1)
Stunt Coordinator	35	(2)
Technical Coordinator	37	(1)
For VIDEO ONLY:	37	(2)
Associate Director	37	(1)
Stage Manager	37	(2)
4. CAMERA CATEGORY	39	(24)
Director of Photography	42	(4)
Director of Photography--First Unit Cinematographer (Principal Photography)	42	(1)
Documentary or Second Unit Cinematographer	42	(1)
Aerial Cinematographer	43	(1)
Underwater Cinematographer	43	(1)
Motion Control Cinematographer	44	(2)
Camera Operator	46	(2)
First Assistant Camera Operator [Follow-focus]	48	(4)
Second Assistant Camera Operator	52	(2)
Loader	54	(1)
Process Projectionist	54	(1)
Still Photographer	55	(1)
Assistant Still Photographer	56	(1)
SPECIALIZED Camera Work:	56	(7)
News Cinematographer	56	(1)
Optical Printer Operator	57	(2)
Line-up Technician	59	(1)
Animation Camera Operator	59	(1)
Animation Checker	60	(3)
5. LIGHTING CATEGORY	63	(12)
For PRODUCTION Procedures:	65	(5)
Chief Lighting Technician [Gaffer]	65	(2)
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician [Best Boy]	67	(1)
Dimmer Board Operator	68	(1)
Special Operator	68	(1)
Lighting Technician	69	(1)
Repair Technician	70	(1)
For RIGGING Procedures:	70	(2)
Rigging Gaffer	70	(1)
Rigging Best Boy	71	(1)
Rigging Technician	71	(1)
For PRODUCTION AND RIGGING Procedures:	72	(3)
Generator Operator	72	(3)
6. GRIP CATEGORY	75	(10)
For PRODUCTION Procedures:	77	(4)
Key Grip	77	(2)
First Assistant Grip [Best Boy Grip]	79	(1)
Dolly/Crane/Boom Grip	79	(2)
Grip	81	(1)
For RIGGING Procedures:	81	(4)
Key Rigging Grip	81	(1)
Best Boy Rigging Grip	82	(1)
Rigging Grip	83	(2)
7. SOUND CATEGORY	85	(28)
PRODUCTION SOUND SECTION	85	(10)
For RECORDING Production Dialogue: Production Mixer	87	(2)
Recordist	89	(1)
Boom Operator	90	(1)
Playback Operator	91	(1)
News Sound Mixer	92	(1)
Utility Sound Technician	92	(3)
POST-PRODUCTION SOUND SECTION	95	(18)
For RE-RECORDING Sound: Lead Re-Recording Mixer	96	(3)
Music Re-Recording Mixer	99	(1)
Sound Effects Re-Recording Mixer	100	(2)
Lead Recordist [Dummy Room Supervisor]	102	(1)
Dummy Loader	103	(1)
For RECORDING Music and Dialogue Replacement: Scoring Mixer	104	(1)
Scoring Recordist	105	(1)
ADR Mixer	105	(1)
For RECORDING and MAKING Sound Effects: Foley Mixer	106	(1)
Sound Effects Specialist [Foley Artist]	107	(1)
For TRANSFERRING Original Sound: Transfer Recordist	108	(1)
For RE-RECORDING and RECORDING Procedures: Projectionist	109	(1)
For MAINTENANCE of Sound Equipment: Maintenance Engineer	110	(3)
8. ART CATEGORY	113	(10)
Art Director/Production Designer	115	(2)
Set Designer	117	(1)
Costume Designer	117	(1)
Stylist	118	(1)
Scenic Artist	119	(1)
Illustrator	119	(1)
Matte Painter	120	(1)
Sketch Artist	120	(1)
Draftsperson	121	(2)
9. CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY	123	(12)
For the CONSTRUCTION Process:	126	(3)
Construction Coordinator	126	(1)
Key Set Builder	126	(1)
Propmaker Builder	127	(1)
Finisher	128	(1)
Construction Specialists: Craft Specialists & Equipment Operators	128	(1)
For the FINISHING Process from the Staff Shop:	129	(3)
Key Painter	129	(1)
Painter	129	(1)
Draper and Upholsterer	130	(1)
Paperhanger and Tiler	130	(1)
Floor Coverer	131	(1)
Sculptor	131	(1)
Ornamental Plasterer	131	(1)
For SPECIALTY Work from the Prop Shop:	132	(1)
Prop Shop Propmaker	132	(1)
Model Builder	132	(1)
For PRODUCTION Work:	133	(2)
Stand-by Painter	133	(2)
10. SPECIAL EFFECTS CATEGORY	135	(10)
Special Effects Coordinator	137	(1)
Key Special Effects Technician	138	(1)
Armorer	139	(1)
Powder Technician	140	(1)
Wire and Mechanical Gag Technician	140	(1)
Atmospheric Technician	141	(1)
Assistant Special Effects Technician	142	(3)
11. SET DECORATING CATEGORY	145	(8)
Set Decorator	146	(2)
Lead Set Dresser	148	(1)
Swing Set Dresser	149	(1)
Greens Handler	149	(4)
12. PROPERTY CATEGORY	153	(6)
Property Master	155	(1)
Property Assistant	156	(1)
Home Economist	157	(2)
13. COSTUMING CATEGORY	159	(8)
Costume Supervisor	160	(1)
Key Men's Costumer	161	(1)
Key Women's Costumer	162	(1)
Assistant Costumer	163	(1)
Cutter/Fitter	163	(1)
Seamstress	164	(3)
14. WARDROBE CATEGORY	167	(6)
Key Wardrobe	168	(1)
Assistant Wardrobe	169	(1)
Dresser	170	(3)
15. MAKEUP CATEGORY	173	(6)
Key Makeup Artist	175	(1)
Assistant Makeup Artist	176	(1)
Body Makeup Artist	176	(1)
Key Hairdresser	176	(1)
Assistant Hairdresser	177	(2)
16. TRANSPORTATION CATEGORY	179	(8)
Transportation Coordinator	180	(1)
Driver Captain	181	(1)
Rig Driver	182	(1)
Driver	182	(1)
Specialized Drivers--Mobile Camera Platform Operators:	183	(4)
Mobile Studio Operator	183	(1)
Insert Car Driver	184	(1)
Mobile Camera Crane Driver	185	(2)
17. SPECIAL SERVICES CATEGORY	187	(12)
Film Publicist	188	(1)
Puppeteer	189	(1)
Animal Specialist/Trainer	189	(1)
Wrangler	190	(2)
First Aid Technician	192	(1)
Crafts Service	192	(1)
Utility Person	193	(1)
Studio Teacher/Welfare Worker	194	(1)
Aircraft Pilot	195	(1)
Stunt Driver	196	(1)
Office Workers: Secretaries, Bookkeepers, Clerks	197	(2)
18. FILM LABORATORY CATEGORY	199	(12)
Laboratory Manager	200	(1)
Receiver/Shipper	201	(1)
Chemist/Chemical Mixer	202	(1)
Quality Controller	202	(1)
Negative Developer	203	(1)
Negative Assembler	204	(1)
Timer	204	(1)
Film Cleaner	205	(1)
Printer	205	(1)
Positive Developer	205	(1)
Positive Assembler	206	(1)
Projectionist	207	(1)
Vault Clerk	207	(1)
Negative Cutter	208	(1)
Breakdown Operator	209	(1)
Maintenance Engineer	209	(2)
19. EDITING CATEGORY	211	(18)
Supervising Editor	215	(1)
Picture Editor	215	(1)
Supervising Sound Editor	216	(1)
Music Editor	217	(1)
Sound Effects Editor	218	(1)
Dialogue/ADR Editor	219	(1)
Foley Editor	219	(1)
Trailer Editor	220	(1)
Documentary Editor	221	(1)
News Editor	221	(1)
Animation Editor	222	(1)
First Assistant Film Editor	223	(2)
First Assistant Electronics Editor	225	(1)
Second Assistant Editor	226	(1)
Apprentice Editor	227	(1)
Film/Tape Librarian	227	(2)
20. CGI: COMPUTER GRAPHICS CATEGORY	229	(18)
Visual Effects Supervisor	230	(1)
Digital Effects Supervisor	231	(1)
Visual Effects Animation Supervisor	232	(1)
Computer Graphics Supervisor	233	(1)
Character Animator	234	(1)
Technical Director	235	(1)
Technical Effects Animator	235	(1)
Compositor	236	(1)
3D Modeler	237	(1)
Rotoscoper	237	(1)
Painter--2D/3D	238	(1)
Match Mover--2D/3D	239	(1)
In the SCANNING & RECORDING Dept:	240	(1)
Film Scanner	240	(1)
Film Recordist	240	(1)
In the EDITING Dept:	241	(1)
Digital Editor	241	(1)
In the ART Dept:	242	(1)
Concept Artist	242	(1)
Matte Painter	243	(1)
In the TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE Dept:	243	(4)
Maintenance Technician	243	(4)
21. VIDEO CATEGORY	247	(27)
For DIRECTORIAL Procedures:	250	(4)
Video Director	250	(1)
Associate Director	251	(1)
Stage Manager	252	(1)
Production Associate	253	(1)
For CAMERA & LIGHTING Procedures:	254	(10)
Director of Photography--Video	254	(2)
Technical Director	256	(1)
Lighting Director	257	(1)
Video Controller	258	(1)
Video Camera Operator	259	(2)
Video Tape Operator	261	(1)
Video Utility	262	(1)
Videographer	262	(2)
For AUDIO Procedures:	264	(3)
Audio Mixer	264	(1)
Audio Assistant	265	(1)
Public Address Operator	266	(1)
Audio Utility	266	(1)
For POST & EDITORIAL Procedures:	267	(4)
Video Colorist	267	(1)
Telecine Operator	268	(1)
Chyron Operator	269	(1)
Video Tape Editor	270	(1)
For MAINTENANCE Procedures:	271	(3)
Video Maintenance Engineer	271	(3)
APPENDICES	274	(14)
Fast Finder for the Appendices	274	(1)
Suggested Categories for Some Skills in the Career Guide	274	(1)
Appendix 1: Career Guide to the Crafts	275	(10)
Appendix 2: Animation Category Classifications	285	(1)
Appendix 3: Professional Societies & Associations	286	(1)
Appendix 4: Guilds & Unions	287	(1)
GLOSSARY	288	(40)
Fast Finder for the Glossary	288	(1)
Glossary	288	(37)
Index to Glossary	325	(3)
BIBLIOGRAPHY	328	(5)
INDEX	333
ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGRAMS
THE MOTION PICURE PRODUCTION TEAM	Frontispiece
PRODUCING Category	2	(8)
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Category	10	(2)
DIRECTORIAL Category	22	(16)
CAMERA Category	38	(24)
LIGHTING Category	62	(12)
GRIP Category	74	(10)
SOUND Category PRODUCTION SOUND Section	84	(10)
POST-PRODUCTION SOUND Section	94	(18)
ART Category	112	(10)
CONSTRUCTION Category	122	(12)
SPECIAL EFFECTS Category	134	(10)
SET DECORATING Category	144	(8)
PROPERTY Category	152	(6)
COSTUMING Category	158	(8)
WARDROBE Category	166	(6)
MAKEUP Category	172	(6)
TRANSPORTATION Category	178	(8)
SPECIAL SERVICES Category	186	(12)
FILM LABORATORY Category	198	(12)
EDITING Category	210	(18)
COMPUTER GRAPHICS Category	228	(17)
Alternate COMPUTER GRAPHICS Organization	245	(1)
VIDEO Category	246