Cinematography Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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Baby tripods (baby legs) Tripod that extends from approximately 2 feet to 4 feet in height that is most often
used for low angle shots.
Standard Tripod (Legs) Tripod that extend from approximately four feet to six feet and used for shots at a
standard or normal height.
Spreader A three armed device places on the floor and used to hold the legs of a tripod in
place for filming. May also be referred to as a triangle.
, Head The mechanism onto which you mount the camera, which contains the own and
tilt controls the head allows the camera operator to make smooth pan and tilt
moves during the shot in order to maintain the composition. The two most
common types if heads are fluid and gear.
Quick release plate A detachable plate that is used to secure the camera to the tripos head. As the
name implies, it allows for a quick and easy removal and attachment of the
camera.
Pan A shot in which the camera is pivoted horizontally.
Pan A shot in which the camera is moves horizontally.
Camera Crew in Order from most responsibility to least Director of Photography, Camera Operator, First Assistant Cameraman, Second
Assistant Cameraman
Director of Photography Cinemtographer, head of Camera and Lighting. Works with director to achieve
photographic look of the film.
Camera Operator Adjusts the composition of the shot during the photography.
First Assistant Cameraman Responsible for keeping the shot in focus and maintaining the camera on set.
Second Assistant Cameraman Sometimes know as the "clapper/holder". Responsible for slating the shot, loading
the film in the magazines, keeping the paperwork on the film inventory and
generally assisting the 1st AC.
List Grip Crew Key Grip, Best Boy Grip, Dolly Grip, Grip
Key Grip Head of the grip film crew who hires and supervises the other grips in the
production. Determines if any special equipment is needed.
Best Boy Grip Chief assistant to the key grip. Assigns other grips specific tasks.
Dolly Grip A grip those primary responsibility is moving the dolly or crane for any type of
moving shot.
Grip General-purpose handyman.
List Lighting Crew Gaffer, Best Boy Electric, Electrician
Gaffer Chief electrician unit, responsible for lighting of a set under instructions from the
DP.
Best Boy Electric Chief assistant to the gaffer. Assigns electricians to specific tasks.
Electrition Places and adjusts light on the set, in the studio, or on location.
Production Assistant Entry level position on the film crew.
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Baby tripods (baby legs) Tripod that extends from approximately 2 feet to 4 feet in height that is most often
used for low angle shots.
Standard Tripod (Legs) Tripod that extend from approximately four feet to six feet and used for shots at a
standard or normal height.
Spreader A three armed device places on the floor and used to hold the legs of a tripod in
place for filming. May also be referred to as a triangle.
, Head The mechanism onto which you mount the camera, which contains the own and
tilt controls the head allows the camera operator to make smooth pan and tilt
moves during the shot in order to maintain the composition. The two most
common types if heads are fluid and gear.
Quick release plate A detachable plate that is used to secure the camera to the tripos head. As the
name implies, it allows for a quick and easy removal and attachment of the
camera.
Pan A shot in which the camera is pivoted horizontally.
Pan A shot in which the camera is moves horizontally.
Camera Crew in Order from most responsibility to least Director of Photography, Camera Operator, First Assistant Cameraman, Second
Assistant Cameraman
Director of Photography Cinemtographer, head of Camera and Lighting. Works with director to achieve
photographic look of the film.
Camera Operator Adjusts the composition of the shot during the photography.
First Assistant Cameraman Responsible for keeping the shot in focus and maintaining the camera on set.
Second Assistant Cameraman Sometimes know as the "clapper/holder". Responsible for slating the shot, loading
the film in the magazines, keeping the paperwork on the film inventory and
generally assisting the 1st AC.
List Grip Crew Key Grip, Best Boy Grip, Dolly Grip, Grip
Key Grip Head of the grip film crew who hires and supervises the other grips in the
production. Determines if any special equipment is needed.
Best Boy Grip Chief assistant to the key grip. Assigns other grips specific tasks.
Dolly Grip A grip those primary responsibility is moving the dolly or crane for any type of
moving shot.
Grip General-purpose handyman.
List Lighting Crew Gaffer, Best Boy Electric, Electrician
Gaffer Chief electrician unit, responsible for lighting of a set under instructions from the
DP.
Best Boy Electric Chief assistant to the gaffer. Assigns electricians to specific tasks.
Electrition Places and adjusts light on the set, in the studio, or on location.
Production Assistant Entry level position on the film crew.
