GFA TEST 2 VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE
1st A.D. - Answers - Responsible for scheduling the day-to-day shooting and "running"
on-set operations, this person is also the designated legally reposible party for all on-set
safety.
2nd A.D. - Answers - The assistant director who tracks the location at all times , and is
responsible for on-set paperwork, including callsheets.
Production Office Coordinator - Answers - Oversees all office paperwork and logistical
coordination with "real world" entities (ex travel, lodging)
1st A.C. - Answers - The "Focus puller", who makes sure the subject in front of the lens
is in focus
Key grip - Answers - The head of the department that is responsible for rigging lighting
control devices ( such as flags. silks, etc)
Dolly Grip - Answers - Maintains and operates the platform on wheels, often used with
track, onto which a camera may be mounted.
Combo Stand (Mombo Combo) - Answers - A super heavy duty stand for large
overhead frames and for mounting lights high in air. 3 riser.
C-Stand (Century Stand) - Answers - a C-stand is primarily used to position light
modifiers, such as silks, nets, or flags, in front of light sources.
Beefy Baby - Answers - A heavy duty 2K stand without wheels. (Lighting/Grip)
Elephant Ears - Answers - A grip that clamps down onto the frame and holds it sturdy.
C-Clamp - Answers - C-clamp, also referred to as a pipe clamp, is used to attach a
larger piece of hardware, such as a lighting instrument, a speaker, or a dimmer, to a
pipe or batten.
Lavalier Microphone - Answers - A small microphone used for television, theater, and
public speaking applications in order to allow for hands-free operation.
Microphone - Answers - is a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal.
Boom Pole - Answers - A pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or
TV set.
1st A.D. - Answers - Responsible for scheduling the day-to-day shooting and "running"
on-set operations, this person is also the designated legally reposible party for all on-set
safety.
2nd A.D. - Answers - The assistant director who tracks the location at all times , and is
responsible for on-set paperwork, including callsheets.
Production Office Coordinator - Answers - Oversees all office paperwork and logistical
coordination with "real world" entities (ex travel, lodging)
1st A.C. - Answers - The "Focus puller", who makes sure the subject in front of the lens
is in focus
Key grip - Answers - The head of the department that is responsible for rigging lighting
control devices ( such as flags. silks, etc)
Dolly Grip - Answers - Maintains and operates the platform on wheels, often used with
track, onto which a camera may be mounted.
Combo Stand (Mombo Combo) - Answers - A super heavy duty stand for large
overhead frames and for mounting lights high in air. 3 riser.
C-Stand (Century Stand) - Answers - a C-stand is primarily used to position light
modifiers, such as silks, nets, or flags, in front of light sources.
Beefy Baby - Answers - A heavy duty 2K stand without wheels. (Lighting/Grip)
Elephant Ears - Answers - A grip that clamps down onto the frame and holds it sturdy.
C-Clamp - Answers - C-clamp, also referred to as a pipe clamp, is used to attach a
larger piece of hardware, such as a lighting instrument, a speaker, or a dimmer, to a
pipe or batten.
Lavalier Microphone - Answers - A small microphone used for television, theater, and
public speaking applications in order to allow for hands-free operation.
Microphone - Answers - is a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal.
Boom Pole - Answers - A pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or
TV set.
