The primary visionary responsible for narrative and artistic decisions.

Directs the camera and lighting to define the visual language.

Architects the physical environment and overall “look” of the film.

Maintains continuity and tracks script changes during shooting.

Oversees the construction and realization of set designs.

Chief lighting technician responsible for the electrical and lighting plan.

Manages camera support, rigging, and non-electrical light shaping.

Finds and secures physical spaces that match the script’s narrative.

Visualizes character identity through clothing and textures.

Identifies and selects the correct actors to embody the story’s roles.

Structural storyteller who assembles footage into a coherent sequence.

Manipulates color data to enhance mood and visual consistency.

Creates the abstract and realistic sonic world of the film.

Records custom physical sounds (footsteps, fabric) in sync with picture.

Manages the planning and execution of digital visual effects.

Technical artist who merges CGI with live-action plates.

Creates animated titles, credits, and on-screen graphics.

Writes the original musical motifs and themes for the story.

Handles Automated Dialogue Replacement for clean audio performance.

Manages image quality, data backups, and LUTs on the set.

Executes on-set physical effects like explosions or weather.

Paints realistic digital landscapes to extend physical sets.

Specialist camera operator for smooth, kinetic moving shots.

Sources and maintains all functional objects handled by actors.

Uses cosmetics or silicon to alter an actor’s physical appearance.

Coordinates the workflow between editing, sound, color, and VFX.

The final stage of audio: blending all tracks for cinema standards.

Adapts the visual text and pacing for international audiences.

Designs the opening and closing typographic sequences of the film.

Ensures the final masters and project files are correctly vaulted for future use.