Director
Creative or operational relevance to directing
The process of assembling, testing, and familiarizing crew with camera equipment before production begins.
Camera Prep is a critical position within the camera department of film production.
This role is responsible for the technical aspects of camera work and collaborates closely with the Director of Photography.
The position requires precision, technical understanding, and the ability to work under pressure.
Career progression leads from junior positions to Camera Trainee, 2nd AC, 1st AC, and eventually to Director of Photography.
Further related concepts can be found in the linked entries of this lexicon collection.
Creative or operational relevance to directing
Importance in production planning and execution
1. Zu welchem Department gehört „Kamera-Prep"?
2. Wie viele verschiedene Fachperspektiven bietet dieser Eintrag?
The Lexikon is part of the Filmfarm ecosystem — alongside budgeting (FilmBalance), an industry magazine (FilmCircus) and crew networking (FilmCall, CrewMesh). One shared vocabulary for the whole production.