What do the ending credits of a film mean?
We’ve all seen the ending credits to a film and it’s at that point we sometimes realise how many people are actually involved! But do we know what they all mean or their role on set? Let’s break down some of the most common ones and what they are:
Director
1st AD
2nd AD
Script writer
Script supervisor
Producer
Executive producer
Production manager
Location manager
Location scout
Runner
Director of Photography
Camera operator
1st AC
2nd AC
Video split operator
DIT
Continuity
Stills photographer
Actors
Extras
Stunt doubles
Stand ins
Set designer
Set dresser
Prop designer
Standby props
Armourer
Editor
Editor’s iassistant
Gaffer
Best boy
Grip
Key grip
Best boy
Sound designer
Sound recordist
Boom operator
Foley artist
Music/ score composer
Visual Effects co-ordinator
VFX supervisor
Rotoscoping
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