Crew Members

We're all part of a community, a big family here in Davis County, but what kind of people does it really take to make a movie? In an effort to break down the crew members to make a movie we've created this page. Read about the different positions to see if you are eligible to fill one the spots or to just learn more.

• Producers - More or less the producers coordinate the business side of the movie. They coordinate who works on the project, how the finances are raised, where the film is distributed, etc.
• Directors - This person is completely in charge of the creative side of the movie. The feel, the tone, the story, etc. The director obviously also directs the actors and actresses.
• Screenplay Writers - Write the screenplay.
• Story Board Artist - 
• Assistant Directors - This person makes sure the director stays on schedule and runs the day-to-day affairs of the cast and crew. They are in charge of overseeing use of equipment, making sure nothing in the script is being skipped over. Assistant directors may also direct background action or less significant scenes.
• Production Coordinator - Organizes logistics of the project. They call and schedule locations, rent equipment, hands out and/or e-mails call sheets, etc.
• Line Producer - This person is responsible for overseeing the production budget. They also work closely with the director and production team on day-to-day production affairs.
• Script Supervisor - Makes sure everything in the script matches up. If we need to film scene three, six, and fourteen in one day at the same location then the actors clothes need to change and the background may need to change as well. The script supervisor takes careful note of what changes and what doesn't from scene to scene to ensure continuity.
• Director of Photography (DP) - The main person in charge of cameras, framing, lighting. The DP has a huge affect over the feel and tone of the film and works closely with the director to match his/her vision of the piece.
• First Assistant Camera - On small shoots the DP will be behind one camera and the First Assistant Camera will be in charge of the second camera. 
• Craft Services - 
• Gaffer - In charge of lighting. The gaffer works closely with the DP to paint the mood.
• Best Boy - The assistant to the Gaffer. The Best Boy helps to set up and take down lighting and is in charge of keeping track of which lights have been used.
• Electrician - If there are a lot of lights there can be a lot of power drained. An electrician can be helpful to make sure the power won't go out. The electrician works closely with the gaffer.
• Dolly Grips - Helps to set up dolly tracks, push the camera and helps the DP with the movement of the camera.
• Grips - Help to set things up. Grips can help the production designer, gaffer, or other groups to set things up and take things down. Heavy lifting can be involved.
• Sound Engineer - In charge of all production sound being recorded. This person oversees the use of all microphones and recording devices.
• Boom Operators - Operate the microphones and assist the sound mixer.
• Prop Master - In charge of getting all props for the piece. This person works closely with the production designer, wardrobe person, and director to ensure the correct props are used. They also keep track of which props are used in which scenes to ensure continuity.
• Wardrobe - Purchases, makes, or selects wardrobe. This person also needs to keep track of which wardrobes are used in each scene to ensure continuity.
• Make-up Artist - These people are in charge of hair and make-up for the actors and accesses. This person also needs to keep track of which hairstyles and make-up are used in each scene to ensure continuity.
• Producer Assistants (PA) - Can help in various departments with general tasks to assist on dat-to-day activities.
• Composer - Writes the music for the piece. Original songs from bands can also be used.
• Digital Ingest Technician (DIT) - Oversees all media ingest, making sure it works properly, and is ready for post production (editing). 
• Editors - Post production requires the film to be edited.
• Sound Mixer - Oversees post production sound.
• Production Designer - Works closely with the director to design the look for each location. This person works closely with the prop master as well.
• Set Dressers - Helps the production designer build, dress, and take down the sets at each location.
• Visual Effects Editor - The visual effects editor uses professional visual effects software to create the titles and visual effects for the piece.
• Still Photographer - Takes pictures of the actors, landscape, and set of each location to be used for promotional purposes later.
• Graphic Designer - Uses the photographer's images and edits them to match the feel of the film to create promotional material including online promotion.
• Publicist (Promotion) - Creates press releases, notifies important news groups or social media contributors of important events. This person generally oversees the promotion of the film.