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- The gaffer is an electrician who manages the lighting in a film production. This position is both technical and creative — responsibilities can include everything from setting up portable generators to creating certain mood effects with lights.
In television this position is often referred to as the chief lighting technician. MediaCollege.com
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- Also, there may be a research aspect involved in each project, depending on the subject matter and historical significance, etc. Gaffers need to understand lighting in relation to the historical context and desired ambience of each production. When working on smaller productions gaffers may have a bigger say in the artistic qualities of the lighting and attend production meetings to discuss lighting needs and special effects with directors. - The EI Group by
- Ideally, the gaffer is able to execute his lighting plan while standing with the director of photography and looking at the shot from the camera, while the best boy and electricians adjust the lights. - Christian-Movie.com by
- Though the Director of Photography very much has a picture in his mind of the way he would like the scene to look, he draws upon the Gaffers in-depth knowledge of lighting stock to produce the required effect. The gaffer will also understand the logistical implications of how best to do this. - Hubpages Inc. by
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- hlavní (vrchní) osvětlovač
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- Hlavní neboli vrchní osvětlovač je důležitá filmová a divadelní profese spolupracující především s režisérem a hlavním kameramanem. Own research - by Jaroslav Suchánek
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- Bez svícení není obraz, vše co je nutno správně nasvítit od studia pod exteriéry, má na starost hlavní osvětlovač Lumír Maděra. - Tv Noe by Jaroslav Suchánek
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- Técnico en iluminación Own research - by alec2ram
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- Técnico de iluminación: Se encargan de colocar los elementos de iluminación en un rodaje. Siempre con un cinturón lleno de herramientas, cinta aislante y unos guantes en su cintura. Los eléctricos siguen las órdenes del director de fotografía que creará el ambiente de iluminación deseado para la escena. - http://wikicine.elseptimoarte.net/ by alec2ram
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- Elektriker som ansvarar för belysningen. Samarbetar med fotografen.
Engelska: gaffer
Det engelska "gaffer" används ofta i den svenska filmindustrin, men finns inte upptaget i SAOL. Voodoofilms filmordlista - by Anna Herbst
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