High Crimes - Job Decriptions

Stunts

Unit Production Manager- A UPM is usually hired by a film producer or televison producer, and is responsible for managing the production and regulating the costs of delivering the expected film or television show on budget at the end of principal photography

Art Director- An art director, in the hierarchal structure of a film art department, works directly below the proudction designer, in collaboration with the set decorator, and above the set designers. A large part of their duties include the administrative aspects of the art department. They are responsible for assigning tasks to personnel such as the Art Department Coordinator, and the Leadman, keeping track of the art department budget and scheduling (i.e. Prep/Wrap Schedule) as well as overall quality control.

Set Dressing Buyer- They buy the furnishings, wallpaper, lighting fixtures, and many of the other objects that will be seen in the film.

Storyboard Artist- Storyboard artist (sometimes referred as story artist) is a profession specialized in creating storyboards for advertising agencies and film productions. A storyboard artist is able to visualize any stories using quick sketches on paper at any moment. Quick pencil drawings and marker renderings are two of the most common traditional techniques, although nowadays flash, Photoshop, and other storyboard applications are gradually taking over. The digital camera is one of the latest techniques in creating storyboards.

Steadicam Operator- A steadicam operater is someone who uses the camera with a  stabilizing mount for motion picture camera that mechanically isolates it from the operator's movement, allowing for a smooth shot even when moving quickly over an uneven surface.

Camera Loader-
The camera loader may be responsible for two things:
Operating the clapboard at the beginning of a shot. The clapboard (AKA clapper board) was originally designed as a way to provide a reference for synchronising audio and vision. Modern technology has made this unnecessary but it is still used extensively. The clapboard is still useful for providing reference information. And also loading film stock into film magazines.

Script Supervisor- A script supervisor (also called continuity supervisor) is a member of a film crew responsible for maintaining the motion picture's internal continuity and for recording the production unit's daily progress in shooting the film's screenplay. The script supervisor credit typically appears in the closing credits of a motion picture.

Chief Lighting Technician-  Is the main organizer of lighting technicians who are involved with rigging stage and location sets and controlling artificial, electric lights for art and entertainment venues (theater or live music venues) or in video, television, or film production.

Rigging Gaffer- The rigging gaffer is a member of the electrics or lighting department and works under the direction of the gaffer and the DP. He or she has a crew of set lighting technicians and set wiremen, including a best boy, and is generally responsible for pre-lighting on set. Ahead of principal photography on a new scene or location, the rigging gaffer arrives to survey the site and plan installation as per the gaffer’s instruction. This person supervises the crew in unloading the lighting truck and installing cable, rigging equipment, and lighting instruments according to the gaffer’s design. This is only preparatory work, as the primary lighting crew will follow to focus lights and refine the look, as will the grips install gobos and other accessories. Essentially, the rigging gaffer ensures that all gear is in working order, in place, and ready to be locked down upon arrival of the gaffer.

Rigging Electric Best Boy- Best boys are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the lighting or grip department. Their many responsibilities include the hiring, scheduling, and management of crew; the ordering, inventory, and returning of equipment; overseeing workplace safety and maintaining discipline within their department; completing timecards and other paperwork; stocking of expendables; loading and unloading production trucks; planning and implementing the lighting or rigging of locations and/or sound stages.

Key Grip- the key grip is the head of the grip department and chief rigging technician on the set. Using light, the key grip is in charge of the shadows of light, the movement of the camera, the placing of cameras on any stationary, moving, flying, or floating surface—anywhere a camera is to work. As a supervisor, the key grip directs the crew of grips, many with specialized skills such as dolly grips, crane operators, or special equipment operators.