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Grip (job)
grips are technicians in the filmmaking and video production industries.
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Gaffer
The gaffer, also known as the chief lighting technician, is primarily responsible for the design and execution of the lighting plan for a film or TV show. Working closely with the director of photography (DP) or cinematographer, the gaffer helps to create the desired look and mood for each scene through lighting.
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Photography
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Immersive Storytelling VR/AR & AI Tools
Discussion Forum About Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
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Development Development
Development
the first stage in which the ideas for the film are created, rights to books/plays are bought etc., and the screenplay is written. financing for the project has to be sought and obtained.
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Screenwriting
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Distribution
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