What does a Director of Photography do? The DoP is the head of both the lighting and camera departments. They are responsible for artistic and technical decisions related to the images captured by the camera. They read the screenplay and work closely with the Director to discuss the look and feel of a film.

They help unload and set up the equipment, make sure camera batteries are charged, cards are ready and monitors working, and have any other camera accessories like lenses or filters ready for the camera operator.

The Steadicam Operator is a Senior Camera Operator who shoots using Steadicam equipment – the system that allows the camera to move rapidly and follow shots without the need for tracks, while keeping the camera stable. The Operator wears the Steadicam rig when shooting.

Works in collaboration with the cinematographer on workflow, systemization, camera settings, signal integrity and image manipulation to achieve the highest image quality and creative goals of cinematography in the digital realm.

Camera Operators are responsible for capturing the action on a film or television production. They play an integral role in the film and television production process, working closely with the Director of Photography, ensuring that the shots produced are in line with the visual style and tone of the project.

A clapper loader or second assistant camera (2nd AC) is part of a film crew whose main functions are that of loading the raw film stock into camera magazines, operating the clapperboard (slate) at the beginning of each take, marking the actors as necessary, and maintaining all records and paperwork for the camera ...

A digital loader may also be called a loader, DMT (Data Management Technician), data wrangler or film loader. Loaders usually, however, have responsibilities in addition to data wrangling, like maintaining the camera truck and completing paperwork for the camera crew.

The still photographer shoots photographs of the actors while acting and in character. These photographs are used for publicity purposes for the promotion of the film prior to, or during its release in theatres or on television. The still photographer has a challenging job as they must capture the images in a very short period of time, moving unobtrusively around the set in order to accomplish this. In addition to the creation of publicity stills, still photographers create key art for gallery shoots and a wide variety of imagery used by production, such as photographs for prop and set dressing, as well as studio translites (transparent backlit backdrops).