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Set Design Final
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Undergraduate 3
12/15/2010

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B camera
Definition
Second camera crew working with main shooting unit
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Blue/Green Screen
Definition
A backing or painted cyc against which foreground action is shot,allowing the background to be replaced by any digital image.
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cheat
Definition
Any trick or shortcut done on set to manipulate the shot. You often cheat elements into and out of the frame to compose the shot.
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Chroma key
Definition
The name of the process whereby a colored background is “keyed” out and replaced by a digital image.
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Cover set
Definition
A standing set, usually an interior or studio set, held aside in case bad weather forces a change in schedule. Cyclorama,
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Dailies
Definition
The results of the previous days shooting, always checked to make sure the scenes were successfully shot.
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Grip Stand/C-Stand
Definition
A 3 legged stand with an arm and clamps used to hold all manner of stage elements.
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Drop,Rag, Backing
Definition
Any soft backdrop used as a background, can be pictorial, abstract, or black.
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Flying
Definition
Rigging scenery to hang or fly out, either to get it out of the way or to minimize floor support.
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Gimbal
Definition
A pivot built into a mirror or window to help control reflections towards the camera.
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Key Frame
Definition
A single wide establishing shot that shows the set and any digital effects to be added in the final composition. Lumber
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Luan
Definition
A smooth grained plywood, usually 1/4” thick, used for flats and all matter of scenery.
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OSB
Definition
Oriented Strand Board, composite wood that looks like pressed splinters, used for sub floors and structural elements.
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MDF
Definition
Medium Density Fiberboard, A grainless pressed board with a smooth finish, good for painted surfaces.
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Negative Check
Definition
The first check of the film shot the day before, done by the lab, to make sure all the work was successfully developed.
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Picture Vehicle
Definition
Any vehicle to be used on camera.
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Raked
Definition
Any thing angled to the horizon, in scenery often an inclined floor.
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Re-shoot-
Definition
What happens when the negative check is bad or the dailies stink.
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Second Unit
Definition
A second camera and crew shooting additional material for a project, usually not involving the primary actors.
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Skin,Vaccuform
Definition
A plastic or fiberglass sheet that mimics the texture of another material, stone, tree bark, brick, etc.
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Translight, Duratrans, colortrans.
Definition
A large translucent backing, usually photographic, used on stage to simulate an environment.
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Production Designer
Definition
In charge of all visual elements. Interpret Script and and directors vision. Oversee Art Director and Set Decorator
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Art Director
Definition
-Takes designs and research from production designer and oversees creation of scenery. -Supervises in construction and scenery
-Manages all people in art department
-In charge of script breakdowns, schedule and budget
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Set Designer
Definition
does drawings from which scenery is built
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Art Dept Coordinator
Definition
Runs the OFFICE. Paperwork and drawings organized and distributed. Pays outside contractors
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Storyboard Artist/Production Illustrator
Definition
works with production designer and director to create concept sketches and storyboards
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Construction Coordinator
Definition
- HEAD of construction department
-Owns all tools
-Oversees budget, scheduling, and payroll
-Tells designer he/she is CRAZY and production is to expensive.
-Works day and night spends all the budget
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Construction general foreman
Definition
Oversees ordering materials and building sets
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Purchaser
Definition
finds and orders all materials. Payroll
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Toolman
Definition
tracks and maintains tools
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Propmaker
Definition
actually a set carpenter. Does ALL CONSTRUCTION, never makes props
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Labor gang boss
Definition
foreman of laborers. Coordinates schedule and manpower
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Laborer
Definition
Does non carpentry, non artistic work on set.
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Set decoration
Definition
- Interior Decor: furniture, carpetings, lights, artwork, debris
-Outdoor fixtures, A/C units, barrels, plants
-All appliances, cabinets, plumbing fixtures
-any object on camera not handled by actors
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Set Decorator
Definition
- Head of Department in charge of Budget and Supervision of crew.
-Chooses objects on set
-Analyses script and characters
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Buyer
Definition
TRAVELS everywhere for buying, ordering, or renting
-Hard to find items, takes tons of pictures
-needs approval
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Lead Man
Definition
Lead SET DRESSER
-Hires dressers as needed
-Pick ups and returns
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Set Dresser/Swing
Definition
Heavy lifters of the set departments
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On- Set Dresser
Definition
The member of the department that stays with the shooting crew and make sure everything is adjusted to camera
-In charge of CONTINUITY
-Eyes of the art department on set
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Draper
Definition
Charge of fabrics, curtains
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Set Dec Coordinator/PA
Definition
answers the phone
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PROP
Definition
An item an actor works with in a scene
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Prop Master
Definition
Head of department
Budget and Supervision
Can make anything
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On Set Prop
Definition
Works with shooting crew and manages props provided by department
-show actors how to use props
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Special Effects
Definition
Responsible for all physical and mechanical effects
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Special Effects Supervisor
Definition
The head of department
-Charge of budget
-Hiring and schedule
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Key Special Effects
Definition
Supervisors right hand
-oversees rigging of effects
-runs crew
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Special Effects Technician
Definition
All other hands on workers in department
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Pre Visualization
Definition
Originally planning the look and shooting of a film in predprod.
-Through drawings and storyboards
-3d modeling software to plan out sets and shots before shooting
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Digital Erasing
Definition
Basic removal of something that couldn't be avoided during filming
-power lines or whatever needs to dissapaer
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Paint Department
Definition
Part of construction department
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Paint Supervisor-
Definition
Head of D
-Ordering materials, paint logs
-Making sure rules are followed
-hiring the painters
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Paint Foreman
Definition
OIn charge of paint shop and oversees painters
-if 2 paint crews then 2 foremans
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The Scene Painter
Definition
more advanced painters who can do
-marbling, again, wood grain, and other techniques
-luan and plywood could look like any material imaginable
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Sign Painter
Definition
Paints letting and vinyl sign application
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The scenic artist
Definition
the highest level of painter
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The standby painter
Definition
stays with shooting unit for touchups
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Locations-
Definition
finding and managing any location used in tv or film
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Location Manager
Definition
works with director and PD seeking locations
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Scouts
Definition
go out and search for locations, take pics
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Grip Department
Definition
works for camera department responsible for rigging and setting the equipment
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Key Grip
Definition
Head of department, orders equipment and materials
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