Film Crew Duties

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A look at the titles and duties of the individuals responsible for producing a film

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1.

A __________________________ oversees and delivers a film project to the film studio or other financing entity, while preserving the integrity and goal of the film.
- A.
  
  Screenwriter
- B.
  
  Production Designer
- C.
  
  Cinematographer
- D.
  
  Producer
2.

___________________ oversees the actors and film crew while guiding the technical crew through the shoot.
- A.
  
  Producer
- B.
  
  Director
- C.
  
  Gaffer
- D.
  
  Cinematographer
3.

The ___________ is concerned with film financing. The ___________ is concerned with creative issues, and the ______________________ is involved with hiring crew and scheduling the crew.
- A.
  
  Producer, Executive Producer, Line Producer
- B.
  
  Executive Producer, Producer, Line Producer
- C.
  
  Line Producer, Producer, Executive Producer
- D.
  
  Line Producer, Line Producer, Executive Producer
4.

The _____________________ makes deals on equipment.
- A.
  
  Executive Producer
- B.
  
  Producer
- C.
  
  Line Producer
- D.
  
  Cinematographer
5.

The _____________________ writes the script.
- A.
  
  Producer
- B.
  
  Screenwriter
- C.
  
  Director
- D.
  
  Assistant Director
6.

__________________ supervises the filming of movies. He/she is responsible for the look and feel of a film.
- A.
  
  Cinematographer
- B.
  
  Cameraman
- C.
  
  Script Supervisor
- D.
  
  Director of Photography
7.

The ______________ is responsible for pressing the record button on a camera.
- A.
  
  Cameraman
- B.
  
  Director of Photography
- C.
  
  Cinematographer
- D.
  
  Gaffer
8.

A _____________________ is the person responsible for maintaining the motion picture's internal continuity in shooting the film from beginning to end.
- A.
  
  Director
- B.
  
  Producer
- C.
  
  Script Supervisor/Continuity
- D.
  
  Cinematographer
9.

The ___________________ is in charge of the lighting for a movie or television set.
- A.
  
  Gaffer
- B.
  
  Grip
- C.
  
  Clapper
- D.
  
  Best Gaffer
10.

The ________________ must build and control all the equipment for a film.
- A.
  
  Gaffer
- B.
  
  Key Grip
- C.
  
  Key Gaffer
- D.
  
  Grip
11.

____________________ is the main assistant to the Key Grip.
- A.
  
  Best Boy
- B.
  
  Gaffer
- C.
  
  Rigger
- D.
  
  Cinematographer
12.

The ______________ is also called the chief lighting technician.
- A.
  
  Grip
- B.
  
  Gaffer
- C.
  
  Key Grip
- D.
  
  Mover
13.

The ________________ moves around a dolly.
- A.
  
  Grip
- B.
  
  Best Boy
- C.
  
  Key Grip
- D.
  
  Clapper
14.

The ____________________ makes sounds for the movie directly into the movie (In Sync).
- A.
  
  Sound Effects Artist
- B.
  
  Interface Designer
- C.
  
  Foley Artist
- D.
  
  Editor
15.

The ______________ is responsible for finding sounds outside of the film for use in the film outside of the actual sound track.
- A.
  
  Special Effects
- B.
  
  Sound Effects Artists
- C.
  
  Foley Artist
- D.
  
  GC Technician
16.

The ____________________ is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, or manufacturing items for the set of a production.
- A.
  
  Gaffer
- B.
  
  Property Master
- C.
  
  Director
- D.
  
  Producer
17.

The grip is in charge of all lighting and electricity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Gaffers are often expected to have a truck in their possession that is full of lighting equipment and other equipment.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

There are two types of best boys (main assistants), electrical and grip.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

The _____________________ handles how the production will be distributed on DVD and Blue Ray.
- A.
  
  Foley Artist
- B.
  
  CGI
- C.
  
  Key Grip
- D.
  
  Interface Designer
21.

The Sound Supervisor oversees ADR, Foley, and recording engineers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

The clapper always works alone.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Shoot Sequence: 1) Director Quiet, then Camera; 2) Camera operator says speed; 3) Clapper; 4) Director yells action; 5) Director yells cut (to end); and Camera operator says clear.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

The Production Designer can and has also been known as the Art Director, though those roles have been split out today.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

The director is responsible for finding funding for a film.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False