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Words Related to Cinema and Theater - People Involved in Cinema and Theater
Here you will learn some English words related to people involved in cinema and theater such as "agent", "director", and "editor".
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agent
[noun]
a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs
art director
[noun]
someone who is in charge of the artistic features, such as props and costumes of a movie or play
artistic director
[noun]
the individual who is responsible for the general policy of a theater company and decides which plays should be performed
cameraman
[noun]
a professional whose job is to operate a motion picture or television camera
producer
[noun]
a person who deals with supervisory tasks or financial affairs in making a motion picture, play, etc.
publicist
[noun]
a person whose job is to make a new actor, product, etc. known to the public
screenwriter
[noun]
a person whose job is to write screenplays for movies, TV series, etc.
stagehand
[noun]
a stage worker who deals with moving props or scenery in a theatrical performance
stage manager
[noun]
a person who is in charge of the practical arrangements, such as lights, scenery, etc. during a theatrical production
story editor
[noun]
a person whose job is to make changes to the content or form of a screenplay, or to help in the process of changing it
wardrobe master
[noun]
a man whose job is to manage the costumes of the actors in a theatrical performance or company
wardrobe mistress
[noun]
a man whose job is to manage the costumes of the actors in a theatrical performance or company
costumier
[noun]
a person or company that designs special costumes for the theater or parties, or supplies costumes to theater companies
debutant
[noun]
a man who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
debutante
[noun]
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
director
[noun]
a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff
dresser
[noun]
someone whose job is to help an actor get dressed for a play or is in charge of their costumes
editor
[noun]
the person who is in charge of arranging or removing the scenes of a movie, show, etc.
focus puller
[noun]
a member of the camera crew who adjusts the focus of the camera lens during filming
clapper loader
[noun]
a member of a film crew responsible for loading film stock into the camera magazine and operating the clapperboard during filming
lighting technician
[noun]
a person responsible for designing and setting up lighting for film, television, or theater productions
executive producer
[noun]
a person who provides financial and managerial support to a film or TV production and is typically involved in the overall creative decisions
line producer
[noun]
a type of film producer who oversees day-to-day operations and logistics of a production, including budget management and scheduling
production manager
[noun]
a person responsible for managing the daily operations and logistics of a film or television production
production coordinator
[noun]
a person responsible for managing and organizing the various administrative aspects of a film or television production, such as scheduling, logistics, and communication
first assistant director
[noun]
someone who is responsible for assisting the director in creating the shooting schedule, coordinating daily production logistics, and managing the cast and crew on set
second assistant director
[noun]
someone who is responsible for assisting the first assistant director with tasks related to organizing the set, creating call sheets, coordinating extras, and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew.
script supervisor
[noun]
someone who is responsible for continuity, ensuring that each shot matches the previous ones, and tracking all necessary details in the production of a film or TV show
casting director
[noun]
a person responsible for selecting actors for roles in movies, TV shows, plays, and other productions
digital imaging technician
[noun]
a person responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of digital images captured on a film set
dolly grip
[noun]
a film crew member responsible for operating the camera dolly during filming
production sound mixer
[noun]
a member of the sound department responsible for recording and mixing audio on set during filming
boom operator
[noun]
a member of the film crew who operates the boom microphone to capture sound on set during filming
cable person
[noun]
a person responsible for managing and organizing cables and wires on a film or television set to ensure proper connectivity between equipment
production designer
[noun]
a person responsible for creating the visual concept of a film, television, or theater production, including selecting settings, costumes, props, and other visual elements
set designer
[noun]
a person responsible for designing and creating the physical environment in which a film, TV show, or theatrical production takes place
auteur
[noun]
a director who has such a significant influence and personal style on a film that they are considered its author
film critic
[noun]
someone who professionally analyzes and evaluates films, often providing written or spoken reviews or critiques for the public
lighting designer
[noun]
a person responsible for creating and designing the lighting for a production, whether it's a play, film, or other type of performance
filmmaker
[noun]
a movie director and producer, especially an independent one who is fully in charge of the movie production
gaffer
[noun]
the head electrician who is responsible for the lighting in a motion picture or television production
grip
[noun]
someone whose job is to carry or prepare cameras or lighting equipment in a movie or TV set
key grip
[noun]
the person who is in charge of the camera equipment in a motion picture or TV set
lighting engineer
[noun]
a technician who is in charge of the lights in a TV or motion picture set or theater stage
set dresser
[noun]
a member of the film or television production crew who is responsible for dressing and arranging the sets or locations used in the production
greensman
[noun]
a member of the film or television production crew who is responsible for maintaining and preparing plants, trees, and other vegetation on set
weapons master
[noun]
a member of a film or television production crew who is responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and operating all of the weapons used on set
charge artist
[noun]
a member of a theater or film production team responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the visual concept for sets, props, costumes, and makeup
costume designer
[noun]
someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
makeup artist
[noun]
someone who applies cosmetics to enhance or change the appearance of individuals, often working in areas like fashion, entertainment, etc.
special effects supervisor
[noun]
a person responsible for the design, development, and execution of visual and mechanical effects used in movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment
compositor
[noun]
a visual effects artist who combines multiple images or video footage to create the final scene, using techniques such as green screen compositing, 3D rendering, and motion graphics
matte painter
[noun]
a visual effects artist who creates painted representations of backgrounds, landscapes, or other settings that cannot or are not photographed during live-action filmmaking
film distributor
[noun]
a company or individual that handles the distribution and marketing of a film to audiences in theaters or other venues, such as streaming services or DVD releases
animator
[noun]
a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software
sound designer
[noun]
a person responsible for designing and creating the overall sound of a film, including sound effects, music, and dialogue
dramaturg
[noun]
a theater or film professional who researches and analyzes the context of a play or script to ensure its authenticity and provides guidance to the production team
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