Who does what?
Directing
Responsible for the creative vision and working with the actors.
First AD
Runs the shoot day, keeps the schedule and calls the commands on set.
Location & unit management
Organizes locations, permits, parking and catering.
Camera
Cinematography (DP), camera operation and focus (focus puller).
Sound
Production sound with boom and wireless, listens for noise.
Lighting and grip
Gaffer and grip set lighting and camera movement.
Radio etiquette
- Press the button, wait a second, then talk, or the first word gets lost
- Name the recipient first, then yourself: “Camera for First AD”
- Confirm briefly: “Copy”
- Nobody gets called while sound is rolling
- Move long conversations to a side channel
Stand by
Get ready, we're about to go.
Flying in
On my way with what you asked for.
10-1
Quick bathroom break.
Abby Singer
The second-to-last shot of the day.
Martini
The last shot of the day.