cameraman
Films the action
A cameraman is a person who operates a camera, especially for film or television production.
The term traditionally referred to men in the role, though camerawoman and the gender-neutral cameraperson or camera operator are now common alternatives: The cameraman followed the action across the field.
Film's visual architect
- steadicamFilm stabilization apparatus
- dollyWheeled moving platform
- tracking shotCamera movement alongside subject
- crane shotElevated moving camera angle
pan · tilt · zoom · framing · composition · wide-angle · telephoto · lens
Stabilizing support structure
- dollyWheeled moving platform
- steadicamFilm stabilization apparatus
- craneLifter or wader
- jibTriangular sail forward
gimbal · rig · monitor · filter · battery · memory card · shoulder mount · sandbag
Secure manual hold
- gafferFilm's chief electrician
- best boyChief assistant to gaffer
- key gripFilm lighting crew supervisor
- directorOne who leads
boom operator · script supervisor · set · soundstage · call sheet · wrap · shot list · blocking
Undetected observer status
- observationalBased on direct perception
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- run-and-gunMobile aggressive attack style
- natural lightingLight from natural sources
interviews · B-roll · archival footage · subject · access · intimacy · candid · unscripted
Real-time broadcast segment
- remoteDistant or controller
- satellite truckMobile broadcast transmission vehicle
- press poolDesignated reporter group
- correspondentJournalist covering distant events
reporter · anchor · breaking news · coverage · broadcast · television · teleprompter · stand-up
Secondary business pursuit
- slow motionPlayback below normal speed
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
- action shotImage capturing movement
- panningLateral camera traverse
tracking · telephoto · press box · credential · highlight · instant replay · broadcast booth
director of photography
Film's visual architect
- steadicamFilm stabilization apparatus
- dollyWheeled moving platform
- tracking shotCamera movement alongside subject
crane shot · pan · tilt · zoom · framing · composition · wide-angle · telephoto · lens · aperture
tripod
Stabilizing support structure
jib · gimbal · rig · monitor · filter · battery · memory card · shoulder mount · sandbag · cable
grip
Secure manual hold
- gafferFilm's chief electrician
- best boyChief assistant to gaffer
- key gripFilm lighting crew supervisor
director · boom operator · script supervisor · set · soundstage · call sheet · wrap · shot list · blocking · rehearsal
fly-on-the-wall
Undetected observer status
- observationalBased on direct perception
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- run-and-gunMobile aggressive attack style
natural lighting · interviews · B-roll · archival footage · subject · access · intimacy · candid · unscripted · location
live shot
Real-time broadcast segment
- remoteDistant or controller
- satellite truckMobile broadcast transmission vehicle
- press poolDesignated reporter group
correspondent · reporter · anchor · breaking news · coverage · broadcast · television · teleprompter · stand-up · on-location
sideline
Secondary business pursuit
- slow motionPlayback below normal speed
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
- action shotImage capturing movement
panning · tracking · telephoto · press box · credential · highlight · instant replay · broadcast booth