What is a Colorist in Film? Duties, Salary & How to Become One

Color BasicsOpen menu Insert Image Color Grading vs. Color Correction Insert Image What is Color Space Insert Image What is Color Temperature Insert Image What is a Vectorscope Insert Image What is LUT Insert Image What is a Colorist Insert Image What is a Color Checker Insert Image What is Technicolor Insert Image First Color… Continue reading What is a Colorist in Film? Duties, Salary & How to Become One

What Does a 2nd Assistant Director Do? Job Duties 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 When first stepping foot on a professional… Continue reading What Does a 2nd Assistant Director Do? Job Duties Explained

What is a DIT in Film — Definition, Job Description, and Salary

Editorial DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Digital Imaging Technician Insert Image Film Editor Insert Image Colorist Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions The role of the DIT is one of the more mysterious roles on a film set. This is primarily due to the fact that there are numerous duties that fall onto a DIT. In… Continue reading What is a DIT in Film — Definition, Job Description, and Salary

What is a Grip on a Movie Set? Job Description and Duties

Camera & Lighting DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Best Boy Insert Image Camera Operator Insert Image Director Of Photography Insert Image Focus Puller Insert Image Key Grip Insert Image Gaffer Insert Image Grip Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions The short answer to the question, “What is a Grip?” is that a Grip on a film… Continue reading What is a Grip on a Movie Set? Job Description and Duties

What is a Best Boy in Film? Job Description and Duties Explained

Camera & Lighting DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Best Boy Insert Image Camera Operator Insert Image Director Of Photography Insert Image Focus Puller Insert Image Key Grip Insert Image Gaffer Insert Image Grip Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions How many times have you watched a movie’s end credits and asked “What’s a Best Boy?” Among… Continue reading What is a Best Boy in Film? Job Description and Duties Explained

What is a Gaffer? Definition and Job Description Explained

Camera & Lighting DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Best Boy Insert Image Camera Operator Insert Image Director Of Photography Insert Image Focus Puller Insert Image Key Grip Insert Image Gaffer Insert Image Grip Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions A lot of job titles on a film set come from other industries or traditions, and Gaffer… Continue reading What is a Gaffer? Definition and Job Description Explained

Production Assistant Job Description & Duties: A Producer’s Guide

BasicsOpen 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 is… Continue reading Production Assistant Job Description & Duties: A Producer’s Guide

What is a Stuntman — Job Description and How to Get Started

What is a stuntman? Stuntmen and stuntwomen, collectively known as stunt performers, play a pivotal role in the film industry. Though they don’t receive the same level of acclaim as the movie stars they work alongside and sometimes double, stunt performers do vital work. Working as a stunt performer can be both dangerous and rewarding.… Continue reading What is a Stuntman — Job Description and How to Get Started

Ultimate Guide to Working with Unions: Grieved and Flipped

Choosing to work with Hollywood’s unions is a major decision for any filmmaker or producer. There are pros and cons to joining or not joining. The choices you make at the start could have far-reaching consequences for your film. If you make the wrong decision, you may find yourself in unchartered waters. Your crew members may… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Working with Unions: Grieved and Flipped

Ultimate Guide to Script Supervisors (FREE Script Supervisor Template)

Script DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Screenwriter Insert Image Script Supervisors Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions We’ve all seen a continuity error in a film or noticed a plot hole at some point. The fact that you don’t see hundreds of them is because productions hire someone to pay attention to the details of a… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Script Supervisors (FREE Script Supervisor Template)

What Does a Producer Do: The Various Types of Producers in Film & TV

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How to Become a Casting Director For Movies — A Step-By-Step Guide

Casting is an art of its own. At the most fundamental level, casting directors are in charge of building a team. At the most sensitive level, casting directors hold the “keys to the city,” determining who gets put forward for a gig and who doesn’t. From running auditions to negotiating contracts, CDs are the people… Continue reading How to Become a Casting Director For Movies — A Step-By-Step Guide

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 the insider’s tour of the slate. We’ll show you how to use a film slate on set, including how… Continue reading The Clapperboard Explained — How to Use a Film Slate

What Does a Screenwriter Do? The Fundamentals of the Job

Script DepartmentOpen menu Insert Image Screenwriter Insert Image Script Supervisors Ultimate Guide to Film Crew Positions The answer to the title question is pretty obvious: screenwriters write screenplays, right? Well, yeah, but there’s much more to the craft than the finished product. Every writer has their own process so let’s hear from some incredibly talented… Continue reading What Does a Screenwriter Do? The Fundamentals of the Job