Film Crew Positions Quiz 1

Who is responsible for making sure that the shot is in focus and has the proper exposure settings?

• 1st AC

• Best Boy

• 1st AD

• Boom Operator

What is the role of the 2nd Unit in a film crew?

• Handling all the paperwork for the 1st AD

• Providing snacks and refreshments for the cast and crew

• Shooting footage that the primary crew doesn’t have time to shoot

• Arranging and maintaining landscape vegetation on the set

Who is responsible for weapons on the set, teaching the actors to handle the weapons, and ensuring the safety of everyone on set while the weapons are in use?

• Gaffer

• Best Boy

• Dolly Grip

• Armorer

What is the role of a Casting Director in a film crew?

• Securing required permissions and permits for location shooting

• Making all of the casting decisions, except for the lead actors

• Providing actual meals on the set

• Operating the camera

Who is responsible for making sure that everything that ends up in the camera is what the Director wants, including lighting, lens selection, framing, and shot composition?

• Gaffer

• Genny Op

• DIT/Data Wrangler

• Cinematographer

What is the role of a Script Supervisor in a film crew?

• Overseeing the continuity of the motion picture including wardrobe, props, set dressing, hair, makeup and the actions of the actors during a scene

• Operating the camera

• Providing snacks and refreshments for the cast and crew

• Arranging and maintaining landscape vegetation on the set

What is the purpose of a C-Stand in a film crew?

• Making the shot in focus and setting the proper exposure settings

• Staying on set as a replacement for a principal actor while the lighting is being set

• Positioning light modifiers in front of light sources

• Operating the dolly

What is the role of a Sound Mixer in a film crew?

• Responsible for styling and maintaining the hair of anyone appearing on screen

• Responsible for acquiring all of the materials to decorate the sets where the production is shot

• Responsible for making or procuring all of the props needed for a project

• Responsible for making sure that the dialog is well recorded

What is the purpose of a Matte Box in a film crew?

• Operating the dolly

• Holding filters and preventing lens flare

• Positioning light modifiers in front of light sources

• Making the shot in focus and setting the proper exposure settings

What is the role of a Location Manager in a film crew?

• Shooting footage that the primary crew doesn’t have time to shoot

• Securing required permissions and permits for location shooting

• Arranging and maintaining landscape vegetation on the set

• Handling all the paperwork for the 1st AD