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Executive Producer (EP)

The person or entity who oversees the entire project pays the bills, and/or funds the project. Someone who supervises one or more Producers.
We recommend assigning an Executive Producer whenever possible. Usually part of bigger projects. Often the company owner too.

Expendables

Accessory items used on a set for lighting, such as color gels, gaffer or spike tape, white board, duvetyn, etc.  See Duvetyn.

Export

When the film has been edited it exists as an exported video file such as ProRes or H264. We will provide you with a high-res master and a smaller file type.

Eye Direct

A mirrored device that attaches to the camera, allowing the person being interviewed to see the interviewer while looking straight at the camera lens. This makes the interview more direct and engaging than an off-camera format.

Featurette

A film usually of three reels in length, or about 24–40 minutes in running time, thus longer than a two-reel short subject but shorter than a feature film.

Film Set

An artificial setting or location for a scene of a theatrical, film, or video production.

First Assistant Camera (AC)

This person is in charge of the camera equipment and its operations. They are the closest thing to a technician on the set and are expected to know the camera and how it works. They work closely with the DOP and camera operators. They are generally referred to as the AC.

First Assistant Director (1st AD)

This person is considered a part of the production department. Their job is to make sure that the project is on schedule. They have the tough job of keeping the Director, talent, and crew on track and on time. Time is money and that means they’re in charge of keeping the time it takes to do anything, to a minimum. The 1st AD helps the Director with the First Team which are the main actors on set.

First Team

The main actors on set.