Camera Crew

Camera Crew The group of crewmembers directly involved with operation of the camera. Individual job titles include: Clapper-loaderA clapper loader, second assistant camera (2nd AC) or simply loader, is part of a film crew, whose main functions are that of operating the clapperboard (slate) at the beginning of each take. Camera operatorA camera operator is a person that operates a film camera or video camera for the purpose of recording motion to film, video, or a computer storage medium. First assistant cameramanIn cinematography, a focus puller or first assistant camera (1 AC) is the member of a film crew responsible for keeping the camera's focus right during a shoot. Second assistant cameramanA clapper loader, second assistant camera (2nd AC) or simply loader, is part of a film crew, whose main functions are that of operating the clapperboard (slate) at the beginning of each take. Director of photographyA cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera (the art and science of which is known as cinematography). Focus pullerIn cinematography, a focus puller or first assistant camera (1 AC) is the member of a film crew responsible for keeping the camera's focus right during a shoot. GripIn the U.S. and Canada, grips are lighting and rigging technicians. They make up their own department on a film set and are led by a key grip. Key grip In American and Canadian filmmaking, the key grip is the chief grip on the set. Like a supervisor, the key grip directs a crew of grips, some with specialized skills such as dolly grips, crane operators, camera car operators, etc. Dolly gripIn cinematography, the dolly grip is the individual who operates the camera dolly. He/she places, levels, and moves the dolly track, then pushes an additional camera.