movie set [2]

Sets, materials and personnel needed to shoot a movie or a television program.

camera

Film shooting device that records movement so it can be reproduced by projection.

first assistant camera operator

Person responsible for camera operation and maintenance, and for bringing the image into focus.

camera operator

Person responsible for operating the camera, defining the shooting frame and recording the images.

grip

Person in charge of transporting, installing and handling film equipment, especially moving the dolly along its tracks.

dolly tracks

Rails that guide the dolly when the camera is moving to follow the action.

dolly

Small vehicle on rails that carries the camera, the camera operator and the assistant.

clapper/the slate

Panel consisting of two small boards that are clapped together to signal the start of shooting.

time code

Device that indicates the hour, minute, second and number of the frame; it is used to mark the sequence for editing purposes.