Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Film Crew Positions N avigating the world of film production can feel like stepping into an alien landscape, filled with strange jargon that seems to make little sense. Among the most puzzling are the terms “above the line” and “below the line” positions – but fear not, for they’re not… Continue reading Above the Line vs Below the Line in Film Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions M uch like the skilled hand behind… Continue reading What is a Scenic Artist — Job and Duties Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions S et decorators play a unique and… Continue reading What Does a Set Decorator Do in Film — Role Explained
Location DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Location Scout Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions In the world of film and television production, a myriad of professionals work behind the scenes to bring stories to life. Among these unsung heroes, the location manager plays a pivotal role. They are the ones responsible for finding the perfect settings… Continue reading What is a Location Manager in Film — Role Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions T he realm of theatre, film, and… Continue reading What is a Set Designer — Role & Job Description Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions In creating a film, every detail… Continue reading What is a Weapons Master in Film — Job & Duties Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Are you captivated by the imaginative… Continue reading What is a Concept Artist — Job Description Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions In the world of film production,… Continue reading What is a Set Dresser — Definition and Job Description
The humble film slate, scuffed and scratched and tossed casually aside between setups, is actually a very important piece of equipment that no film set should ever be without. In this post, we’re going to give you an insider’s tour of the slate, officially known as a clapperboard. We’ll show you how to use a… Continue reading The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film Slate
EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading What is a Film Composer — Job Description Explained
Stunts DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Stunt Coordinator Insert Image Stuntman Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Everybody loves a good action movie, and there are very few good action movies without good stunts. Stunts are the backbone of action movies and have been an element of filmmaking from the very beginning. Tons of work goes… Continue reading What is a Stunt Coordinator in Film — Job Description Explained
Art DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Art Director Insert Image Production Designer Insert Image Prop Master Insert Image Storyboard Artist Insert Image Concept Artist Insert Image Scenic Artist Insert Image Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions You may have watched a film’s… Continue reading What is an Art Director in Film — Job Description Explained
If you are at all interested in the behind-the-scenes side of filmmaking, then you may have heard the terms “above the line” and “below the line” thrown around in interviews, articles, or BTS footage. In this article, we’ll be discussing above and below the line in film and breaking down exactly what above the line… Continue reading Above the Line Film Positions & How They Work in a Budget
BasicsOpen menu Insert Image What Does a Cinematographer Do Insert Image What is Cinematography Insert Image What is Digital Cinematography Insert Image Cinematography Terms Insert Image What is Motion Blur ResourcesOpen menu Insert Image Essential Cinematography Books Insert Image Top 100 Cinematography Films Insert Image DP Advice from Alex Buono Insert Image Videography Contract Template… Continue reading What Does a Cinematographer Do? DP Wally Pfister Explains
Production DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Producer vs Director Insert Image What Does an Executive Producer Do Insert Image What Does a Producer Do Insert Image What Does a Co-Producer Do Insert Image What Does a TV Producer Do Insert Image What is An Associate Producer Insert Image What is a Line Producer Insert Image What… Continue reading What is a Line Producer — Ultimate Guide to Duties & Salary
EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing — What’s the Difference?
Production DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Producer vs Director Insert Image What Does an Executive Producer Do Insert Image What Does a Producer Do Insert Image What Does a Co-Producer Do Insert Image What Does a TV Producer Do Insert Image What is An Associate Producer Insert Image What is a Line Producer Insert Image What… Continue reading What Does an Executive Producer Do — Film/TV Role Explained
Directorial DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image What Does an Assistant Director Do Insert Image What Does a 2nd Assistant Director Do Insert Image What is a Casting Director Insert Image What is a Second Unit Director Insert Image What Does a Director Do Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions If you’ve ever heard the terms ‘second… Continue reading What is a Second Unit Director & What Does a Second Unit Do?
There are many components that occur behind the scenes of a film that audiences don’t even realize occurs. Sometimes it’s lighting just off frame creating the glow of a fire. Sometimes it’s a giant water rig to create rain. And more often than not, audience’s have no idea that the actor doing that crazy stunt… Continue reading What is a Body Double in Film — Definition and Examples
Cinematography Terms Screenwriting Terms Film Terms Film Crew Positions On a low-budget independent film with a scaled back crew, there are not too many film crew positions to keep track of. When we start looking at larger productions, however, the amount of distinct film crew positions can balloon to massive numbers. Gaining an understanding of… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions (Jobs & Duties Explained)
