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DOP
(Director of Photography)
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.
Steadicam Operators | Gimbal Operators
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.
CAMERA OPERATOR
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.
2nd AC
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 ...
DMT
(Data Management Technician)
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.