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Camera department – film & TV roles

• Director of Photography

  Leads the visual look on UK film/TV: lighting collaboration, lenses, camera movement, exposure and image workflow with the Director.

• Camera Operator

  Frames and operates the camera under the DoP on UK units (focus is usually a separate 1st AC on drama features/TV).

• 1st AC (Focus Puller)

  Keeps the image sharp and builds/maintains the camera package — one of the most technical on-set camera grades in UK drama.

• 2nd AC (Clapper Loader)

  Slates, media management, camera reports and support for the focus puller on UK film/TV drama.

• DIT

  On-set data integrity, colour/LUT monitoring and dailies prep — bridge between camera and post on UK productions.

• Studio Camera Operator (multi-camera TV)

  Operates pedestal/crane cameras in multi-camera studios or OBs to gallery calls — different skillset from single-camera drama ops.

• Camera Trainee

  Entry-level camera trainee supporting the 2nd AC/loader team on UK units.

• Video Assist Operator

  Runs video village / QTAKE (or similar) feeds for Director, DoP and script on UK sets.

• Steadicam Operator

  Operates Steadicam (or similar body-stabilised rig) for moving shots on UK film/TV.

• Central Loader

  Multi-camera/studio loader coordinating media and mags across cameras — UK Camera grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.

• Camera Operator (Additional / B Camera)

  Operates a second or additional camera under the DoP for coverage or action — UK Camera grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.