DIT
Digital Imaging Technician. The member of the crew on set, in charge of ingesting footage from the cameras into the hard drives for safe storage. The footage is then taken to the editor to begin post-production.
Dolly
Dolly Grip
This is a specialty job that takes coordination and good body movement technique. The Dolly Grip pushes the Dolly and knows how to set it up properly to get the smoothest ride possible for the operator.
DoP (Also, DP)
Director of Photography. Frequently a camera operator too. Works alongside the director. In charge of the look, lighting, and composition of the film using various complex physical and technical skills. We use different DoPs depending on the vibe and genre of production.
Duvetyn
A fabric that has a matte finish and its high opacity makes it ideal for blocking light.
Edit
A version of the film. A film might have several different edits. We can provide different edits for different platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, broadcast, events, regional versions with translations, and more.
Editor
The person who edits the film. Works with the director to choose the best shots, form the overall narrative, and assemble your film. The editor may also add logos, music, and a basic colour grade. Although we always suggest using dedicated people for these additional tasks for even higher production quality.
Electricians
They are the labor crew of the Electric Department. They are responsible for the safe handling of power and electrical-based equipment and lamps. They handle the lifting and carrying of lighting fixtures, put them onto the stands with the help of the Grips, run power cables and make the power connections. They are the Thirds behind Best Boy in the Lighting Department. See Gaffer.
Estimated Quarterly Taxes
A periodic advance payment of taxes based on your projected income and the estimated tax liability on that income. Check with your accountant, right?
Executive Creative Director (ECD)
The person in charge of the creative aspect of the entire project.
