Filmmaking occupations

thumb|right|300px An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who act or adapt a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers". The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of acting pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role", which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs

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person who controls the artistic and dramatic aspects of a film production

person supervising the making of a film

thumb|right|A camera crew sets up for scenes to be filmed on the flight deck for the motion picture Stealth with the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).

person who performs stunts

actor with a very minor part, typically non-speaking and in the background

An animator is an artist who creates images, known as frames, which give an illusion of movement called animation when displayed in rapid sequence. Animators can work in a variety of fields including film, television, and video games. Animation is closely related to filmmaking and like filmmaking is extremely labor-intensive, which means that most significant works require the collaboration of several animators. The methods of creating the images or frames for an animation piece depend on the animators' artistic styles and their field.

engineer who operates recording, mixing, sound reproduction equipment

thumb|An Illustrator An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually, which is the reason illustrations are often found in children's books.

top position in the production of media

someone who uses mime as a theatrical medium or in performance art

professional operator of a film or video camera; filmmaker who moves the camera according to the instructions of the cameraman or director

person who applies make-up, style and applies special effects make-up, prosthetic make-up

person who designs costumes for a film, stage production, or television show

person responsible for leading teams in the artistic design and production of various kinds of visual art works

child acting on stage or in motion pictures or television

group of people involved in some phase of the making of a film

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assistant stage director of a performing arts, film or television production

responsible for developing the visual concept of a film, television show, or theater production

thumb|A fluffer on set of a gay pornographic movie. A fluffer is a person employed to keep a porn performer's penis erect on the set. After setting up the desired angle, the director asks the actors to hold position and calls for the fluffer to "fluff" the actors for the shot. These duties are considered part of the makeup department. While fluffing does not necessarily involve touching the actors, it could entail sexual acts such as fellatio or non-penetrative sex.

person who works with the raw footage, selecting shots and combining them into sequences to create a finished motion picture

oversees the continuity of scenes during filmmaking

type of role of an actor/actress

celebrity who is famous for starring in motion pictures

head electrician responsible for lighting in film, TV, and theater productions

staff member who supports actors in sex scenes

person responsible for acquiring, manufacturing, and/or overseeing accessories for a film, television or theatrical production

person responsible for lighting on a stage

person who directs the music artist, the actors and film crew in making music videos

Latin phrase

enhancing the color of a motion picture, video image, or still image

person responsible for ensuring that the camera's focus is sharp throughout each shot and also manages the focus during movement

profession for microphone pole placement

controls lighting for art and entertainment venues or for films

filmmaking occupation

person who takes still photographs used to promote films and television programs and record details of their production

process in the pre-production stage of filmmaking and commercial photography

responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director and/or producers through the use of visual effects

arranges the casting and performance of stunts for a film, TV, or stage production

occupation in film and TV production

head of the film or TV program production office, responsible for human resources and solving any production problems, manages the film's schedule and budget, staff and the day-to-day physical aspects of production

member of a film crew or television crew responsible for recording all sound recording on set during the filmmaking or television production

performer who dances with or behind the lead performer

creative professional responsible for selecting and assembling sound recordings in preparation for the final sound mixing or mastering of a visual media production involving recorded or synthetic sound

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person who creates storyboards for advertising agencies and film productions

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person responsible for locations where a movie is shot

works in collaboration with the cinematographer