Scenic Construction
The set construction departments include: carpentry, plaster, paint, greens, scenic, laborers, and
propmaking.
Construction Coordinator
The construction coordinator oversees the construction of all the sets. The coordinator orders
materials, schedules the work, and supervises the often sizeable construction crew of carpenters,
painters and labourers. In some jurisdictions the construction coordinator is called the construction
manager.
Head Carpenter
The head carpenter is the foreman of a "group" of carpenters and laborers.
Electrician
Electrician or gaffers are professional electricians primarily responsible for lighting and electrifying a
movie set. The term gaffer is often used interchangeably with chief lighting technicians. Electricians
often work closely with the director of photography to set up special lighting effects or supply
electrical power to stage equipment. Electrician are also responsible for hiring other qualified
electricians and assistants. Electricians may have to work under hazardous conditions, setting up
banks of lights high above a movie set or making repairs during bad weather. Some larger
productions may call for enough generators to power a small city, so electrician must also pay close
attention to safety measures. Some do-it-yourselfers may be familiar with an adhesive called gaffers
tape. This product looks similar to cloth-backed duct tape, but gaffers tape is not quite as adhesive.
Gaffers or these specialized electricians actually use gaffers tape to bind cable wires together or
attach lighting fixtures to other surfaces. Since movie and television sets are designed to be
temporary, the less-adhesive gaffers tape allows electricians to remove set-ups without significant
residue. Electricians often work their way up the ranks from basic electrician to best boy, the movie
industry's name for a gaffer's chief assistant. Some people may be hired by a movie company as
electricians, but they may not necessarily have specific training in that area. Basic set electricians
may only be required to move electrical cables out of the camera operator's path or flip switches
according to cues from the lighting director. Gaffers or electricians, on the other hand, usually have
extensive electrical training and a strong interest in the artistic side of film making.
Structural Engineer
The tasks involved in structural engineering are varied and complex, but the primary goal is always to
develop a support system that will allow the structure to stand safely, and to minimize the risk of
collapse. An engineer must account for temperature changes, weather, and many other factors
during design, and choose materials that can withstand such elements. He or she must create a
structure with just enough deflection and sway to account for natural shifts and expansion without
creating danger or discomfort for occupants. Finally, he or she must complete the design and specify
materials that fit within the project budget. All scenic design must be checked by a structural engineer
to make sure the design is functional and safe and in compliance with construction codes
The set construction departments include: carpentry, plaster, paint, greens, scenic, laborers, and
propmaking.
Construction Coordinator
The construction coordinator oversees the construction of all the sets. The coordinator orders
materials, schedules the work, and supervises the often sizeable construction crew of carpenters,
painters and labourers. In some jurisdictions the construction coordinator is called the construction
manager.
Head Carpenter
The head carpenter is the foreman of a "group" of carpenters and laborers.
Electrician
Electrician or gaffers are professional electricians primarily responsible for lighting and electrifying a
movie set. The term gaffer is often used interchangeably with chief lighting technicians. Electricians
often work closely with the director of photography to set up special lighting effects or supply
electrical power to stage equipment. Electrician are also responsible for hiring other qualified
electricians and assistants. Electricians may have to work under hazardous conditions, setting up
banks of lights high above a movie set or making repairs during bad weather. Some larger
productions may call for enough generators to power a small city, so electrician must also pay close
attention to safety measures. Some do-it-yourselfers may be familiar with an adhesive called gaffers
tape. This product looks similar to cloth-backed duct tape, but gaffers tape is not quite as adhesive.
Gaffers or these specialized electricians actually use gaffers tape to bind cable wires together or
attach lighting fixtures to other surfaces. Since movie and television sets are designed to be
temporary, the less-adhesive gaffers tape allows electricians to remove set-ups without significant
residue. Electricians often work their way up the ranks from basic electrician to best boy, the movie
industry's name for a gaffer's chief assistant. Some people may be hired by a movie company as
electricians, but they may not necessarily have specific training in that area. Basic set electricians
may only be required to move electrical cables out of the camera operator's path or flip switches
according to cues from the lighting director. Gaffers or electricians, on the other hand, usually have
extensive electrical training and a strong interest in the artistic side of film making.
Structural Engineer
The tasks involved in structural engineering are varied and complex, but the primary goal is always to
develop a support system that will allow the structure to stand safely, and to minimize the risk of
collapse. An engineer must account for temperature changes, weather, and many other factors
during design, and choose materials that can withstand such elements. He or she must create a
structure with just enough deflection and sway to account for natural shifts and expansion without
creating danger or discomfort for occupants. Finally, he or she must complete the design and specify
materials that fit within the project budget. All scenic design must be checked by a structural engineer
to make sure the design is functional and safe and in compliance with construction codes
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Construction
Below are generic title descriptions to be used as guidelines only. We understand that each job
description may vary in responsibilities depending on clients specific needs.
description may vary in responsibilities depending on clients specific needs.
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