What Does a Set Decorator Do 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 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 vital role in film… Continue reading What Does a Set Decorator Do in Film — Role Explained

What is a Location Manager 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

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 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 television is a kaleidoscope… Continue reading What is a Set Designer — Role & Job Description Explained

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 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 matters, and every role… Continue reading What is a Weapons Master in Film — Job & Duties Explained

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 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 worlds and characters that… Continue reading What is a Concept Artist — Job Description Explained

What is a Set Dresser — Definition and Job Description

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 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, where every detail on… Continue reading What is a Set Dresser — Definition and Job Description

The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film Slate

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

What is a Film Composer — Job Description Explained

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What is a Stunt Coordinator in Film — 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

What is an Art Director 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 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 end credits and thought… Continue reading What is an Art Director in Film — Job Description Explained

Above the Line Film Positions & How They Work in a Budget

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

What Does a Cinematographer Do? DP Wally Pfister Explains

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What is a Line Producer — Ultimate Guide to Duties & Salary

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Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing — What’s the Difference?

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What Does an Executive Producer Do — Film/TV Role Explained

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What is a Second Unit Director & What Does a Second Unit Do?

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Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions (Jobs & Duties Explained)

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 the function of each movie crew member’s role can… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions (Jobs & Duties Explained)

What is a Prop Master — Job Description and Responsibilities

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 Set Decorator Insert Image Set Dresser Insert Image Set Designer Insert Image Weapons Master Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Anytime you see an actor handle or interact with an… Continue reading What is a Prop Master — Job Description and Responsibilities

What Does a Film Editor Do — Role and Responsibilities

Editorial DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Digital Imaging Technician Insert Image Film Editor Insert Image Colorist Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions Without editors, films would never be made. They are one of the most integral roles of a film’s creation. Like cinematographers, editors are part technicians and part creatives which broadens their responsibilities. What does… Continue reading What Does a Film Editor Do — Role and Responsibilities