Director
Creative or operational relevance to directing
Command for camera department to begin rolling and recording video.
Roll Camera is a critical position within the camera department of film production.
This role is responsible for technical aspects of camera operation and works 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 ultimately 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 ab"?
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.