Crew jobs change depending on geographic location and of course based on production. However, the fundamentals of each role stays the same with slight variations in each location and/or project. Here lies a list of the most common positions when it comes to dealing with cinematography.

• Cinematographer / Director of Photography

Camera Team

• Camera Operator
• Steadicam Operator
• First Assistant Camera (1st AC)
• Second Assistant Camera
• Camera Trainee / Camera PA
• Digital Imaging Technician / DIT
• Digital Loader
• Video Playback
• Remote Head Technician

Lighting Team

• Gaffer / Chief Lighting Technician
• Electrics Best Person
• Console / Board Operator
• Generator Operator
• Electric / Spark

Grip Team

• Key Grip
• Grip Best Person / Lead Grip
• Dolly Grip
• Grip