FILM CREW

A presentation about the film crew and the techniques they use...
TEAM MEMBERS
Aasher Anton Shyam
Roshini Priya
y Ganesh

Thaneesha Rishi Shrinandhan

Ratnesh Varshini Nandhika

 AN INTRO...
A film crew is a group of people, hired by a production company, for the purpose
of producing a film or motion picture.
The crew is distinguished from the cast, as the cast are understood to be
the actors who appear in front of the camera or provide voices for characters in the
film.
DIRECTION-
PRODUCTION
A director is the person who directs the making
of a film. The director most often has the highest
authority on a film set.

Production is generally not considered a

department as such, but as a series of functional
groups. These include the film's producers and
executive producers and production office staff
such as the production manager, the production
coordinator, and their assistants, etc.
LOCATION
Location manager oversees the locations department
and its staff, typically reporting directly to the
production manager or assistant director.

Location manager is responsible for final clearing a

location for filming and must often assist production
and finance departments in maintaining budget
management.
CAMERA
The director of photography is in charge of the look
of the "frame" of the movie shots, hence the name
"photography". They are the chief of the camera
and lighting crew of the film.
The term cinematographer is usually synonymous
with director of photography, though some
professionals insist this only applies when the
director of photography and camera operator are
the same person.
LIGHTING
The gaffer is the head of the lighting department,
responsible for the design of the lighting plan for a
production. Sometimes the gaffer is credited as chief
lighting technician.

The best boy electric is the chief assistant to the

gaffer. They are not usually on set, but dealing with
upkeep of the lighting truck, rentals, manpower, and
other logistics.
LIGHTING
TECHNIQUES
• Natural Lighting: Natural film lighting is one of
the best and most used lighting techniques in the
filming industry today.

• Back Lighting: This basic lighting is meant to hit

the actor or object of focus from behind.

• Practical Lighting : This lighting style is meant

more for video makers who intend to use light
sources within a specific location
ART DEPARTMENT
Art director: The art director reports to the
production designer, and more directly oversees
artists and craftspeople.
Standby art director: The standby art director
monitors the art department's work on set during
filming. They work closely with the standby painters
and standby carpenters.
SETS AND
PROPERTY
Set dresser: The set dressers apply and remove the
"dressing"; i.e., furniture, carpets, wall signs,
everything one would find in a location.
Greensmen: The greensman or greensperson is a
specialized set dresser dealing with the artistic
arrangement or landscape design of plant material,
sometimes real and sometimes artificial.
Weapons master: The weapons master, or armorer,
is a specialized prop technician who deals with
firearms.
COSTUME DEPARTMENT
Costume supervisor: The costume supervisor works
closely with the designer. In addition to helping with the
design of the costumes, they manage the wardrobe
workspace.
Cutter: A costume technician who fits or tailors costumes,
usually on set. They might also be called fitter,
seamstress, or tailor. Some celebrity actors have favorite
cutters.
MAKE-UP ARTISTS
Hair and make-up: Some actors or actresses have
personal makeup artists or hair stylists.

Key make-up artist: The key makeup artist is the

department head who answers directly to the director
and production designer. They are responsible for
planning makeup designs for all leading and supporting
cast.
SOUND
PRODUCTION
Production sound mixer : The production sound
mixer is the head of the sound department on
location and is responsible for the operation of the
audio mixer and recorder

Boom operator: The boom operator, first assistant

sound or "1st AS", is responsible for using
microphones on the end of boom poles
 TECHNIQUES IN
SOUND PRODUCTION
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): The use of
(DAWs) has also revolutionized music production.
DAWs are software programs that allow musicians
to record, edit, and mix music on a computer.
Sampling: It is the process of taking a portion of a
sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or
sound effect.
SFX CREW
The special effects department oversees the
mechanical effects that create optical illusions
during live-action shooting. It is not to be confused
with the visual effects department, which adds
photographic effects to the film after production.
SPECIAL EFFECTS
A bullet hit squib: It is a practical, special effect
device. This is achieved by blowing open a pre-
scored hole on the actor's clothing and bursting a
fake blood packet with a small explosion.
Digital film compositing: It is the process of
digitally assembling multiple images to make a final
image, typically for print, motion pictures or screen
display.
POST
PRODUCTION
The film editor is the creative head of the post
production department and is responsible for
assembling the picture into an edited story, with the
help of the director.
Post production supervisors are responsible for the
post production process, during which they maintain
clarity of information and good channels of
communication
VFX CREW
The onset VFX crew works to action prepare shots
and plates for future visual effects. They are altered
after production process.
Techniques mentioned earlier are done by the VFX
crew. Some of the important crew members:
• Visual effects producer
• Visual effects creative director
VISUAL EFFECTS
Motion capture: It is the process of recording the
movement of objects or people. It is used in
military, entertainment, sports, medical
applications, and for validation of computer vision
and robotics.
Matte painting : A matte painting is a painted
representation of a landscape, set, or distant
location that allows filmmakers to create the
illusion of an environment that is not present at the
filming location.
ACADEMY AWARDS
1.Name the first Animated film to receive
an Oscar under the best animated feature
category.
•A computer-animated comedy film loosely
based on the 1990 fairy tale picture book of the
same name by William Stei.
•The film is known for its clever humour and
fairytale parodies.
•The main character is a grumpy, green
ogre whose friend is a talking donkey.
 ACADEMY
AWARDS
2.Name the film which received the academy
awards for the best picture in 2000.

• It is an epic historical drama film released in the early

2000s.
• The tagline of the film is "A Hero Will Rise."
• The film follows the journey of a general who becomes a
slave and seeks revenge.
ACADEMY AW
ARDS
3.Name the film which received the Oscar for best
visual effects and for best sound editing in 2002.
It is part of a larger film trilogy based on a renowned
fantasy novel series.

It features a conflict between different factions,

including humans, elves, dwarves, and various
creatures.
The story focuses on a powerful and dangerous artifact that
must be destroyed to save the world from darkness and
tyranny.
SS THE FILM...
• It is a comedy film released in the late 2000s.

• It is known for its comedic moments,

unexpected twists, and memorable quotes.
• The story follows a group of friends who go on a wild
and unforgettable party.
• It features a memorable and unconventional
character named Alan, played by actor Zach
Galifianakis.
TIME TO GUESS
Guess the name of the movies by seeing their
posters...
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