Video Director’s Role
The leader of the video production operations is the director, who is in charge to set up the most successful environment to create a successful video production.
Video Production requires many different skills on set for a successful video production, we like to bring a minimum of 3 crew members but can add as many crew members as the production requires.
Our Smallest 3-person crew is:
Director – Our director is responsible for the overall production. Our Director works directly with the Director of Photography on the position and angle of camera shots and the lighting required per scene. It is the Director’s job to make sure the client’s vision is fully realized on set.
Director of Photography – Our DoP is responsible for the look and style of the principal photography and works hand-in-hand with the Director on lighting along with both camera position and camera angles.
Gaffer – Our Gaffer is responsible for the Grip and Electric gear, including lighting, needed on set. He/She typically manages a Grip and works directly with the Director of Photography to arrange the lighting setups needed for each scene.
Our Typical 6-person crew is:
Director – Our director is responsible for the overall production. Our Director works directly with the Director of Photography on the position and angle of camera shots and the lighting required per scene. It is the Director’s job to make sure the client’s vision is fully realized on set.
Director of Photography – Our DoP is responsible for the look and style of the principal photography and works hand-in-hand with the Director on lighting along with both camera position and camera angles.
Producer – Our Producer is responsible for keeping everything organized and the production day on schedule. He/She also ensures the scripted content is being captured correctly.
Gaffer – Our Gaffer is responsible for the Grip and Electric gear, including lighting, needed on set. He/She typically manages a Grip and works directly with the Director of Photography to arrange the lighting setups needed for each scene.
First Assistant Camera – Our First AC is responsible for all of our camera gear including lenses. They make sure our cinema cameras are built correctly with the desired lens and all the accessories necessary such as follow focus and wireless transmission. When the camera rolls, our AC typically pulls focus for the DoP.
Sound mixer - responsible for all the sound recorded during filming. This is predominantly dialogue but can include sound effects and atmosphere.