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The tough guy or gal on set who keeps things running on time, coordinates the actors, crew and all personnel to make sure they are where they are supposed to be.
In order to make the film more authentic, sounds must be created for each movement and the possible noise it makes. This person creates the sounds using all kinds of materials to recreate what is heard, and fills in the missing sounds in order to assure the visuals make sense.
The is the person who creates special effects, such as miniatures, or specific props that will be used for super detailed shots, or are being blown up, set on fire, or other events - not CGI, but old school special effects.
Person responsible for lighting the set, from determining the color temperature of the lights, to the placement of the lighting per the recommendations of the DP.
The person who recommends to the director and producer actors who would be good for a role. Often, they discover new talent and offer excellent advice expanding the options the director has for finding the best actor for the role.
Usually the person identified with financing the motion picture. This can be the chief investor, or an actor who brought the project together, and is championing the film by using their clout.
Person responsible for making sure the shots match in terms of what is seen, and what the actors are wearing, where they are standing and what movements have been made. Their role is to assure there are not mismatches when shooting.
Head electrician.
A director, camera and film crew who shoot in other locations than the main action in order to get footage to support the story. May include arial shots, additional action sequences or supportive footage.
Person responsible for the overall look of the physical aspects of the film, from the setting, to costumes, hairstyles and props. They create the world in which the characters live.
This person manages the budget of a motion picture. They may also manage the day- to-day physical aspects of production, making certain that it stays on budget and on time.
The last person to "touch" the film, they are responsible for taking the actual original celluloid itself and processing it for the master that is used to make copies.