Film Roles Quiz

Who is responsible for the overall look of the film by making decisions on lenses, lighting, and film stock?

• Art director

• Cinematographer

• Director

• Gaffer

What is the role of a foley artist in the film industry?

• Recording sound effects and ambient noise

• Adjusting the camera lens to keep the subject matter in focus

• Managing the location and coordinating equipment

• Creating visual effects in post-production

Who is responsible for the physical recording of sound during filming?

• Sound designer

• Sound mixer

• Dialogue editor

• Boom operator

What is the role of a grip in the film industry?

• Responsible for most physical labor, including building sets and moving equipment

• Sets up frames, trusses, green screens, hoists, booms, etc. on the film set

• Oversees the building of sets and the creation of show signage

• Manages the location, including legal permissions and coordinating equipment

Who is responsible for the overall sound of the film, including dialogue, music, and sound effects?

• Sound designer

• Sound mixer

• Foley artist

• Dialogue editor

What is the role of a clapper loader in the film industry?

• Loads the raw film stock into camera magazines and operates the clapperboard

• Adjusts the camera lens to keep the subject matter in focus

• Oversees the film's continuity between shots

• Records sound effects and ambient noise

Who is responsible for the artistic vision, general look, and style of the film?

• Art director

• Cinematographer

• Director

• Production designer

What is the role of a production manager in the film industry?

• Responsible for administrating the business, finance, and employment areas of the film

• Manages the location and coordinates equipment

• Oversees the building of sets and the creation of show signage

• Records sound effects and ambient noise

Who is responsible for the team of artists who create effects in post-production through computer graphics and animation software?

• SFX supervisor

• VFX supervisor

• Compositor

• Digital Project

What is the role of a key grip in the film industry?

• Foreman or second in command to the gaffer or best boy

• Responsible for most physical labor, including building sets and moving equipment

• Oversees the building of sets and the creation of show signage

• Manages the location and coordinates equipment