Gaffers on set have one of the most underrated jobs. They work with the cinematographer and director to help set the look and feel of the movie. And they have all sorts of tricks and tools inside their kits to make it happen. Today, I wanted to go over some terms that all gaffers know, and if you want to break into that game, you should know them, too. Let's dive in. The Gaffer's Dictionary AApple Box: A sturdy wooden box used for a variety of purposes on set, such as propping up furniture, leveling dolly track, or giving an actor a temporary boost in height. They come in standard sizes: full, half, quarter, and pancake.Articulated Arm: A jointed metal arm with a locking mechanism, used to hold small lights, flags, or cameras in precise positions. Also known as a Noga Arm or Israeli Arm.Arri: A German manufacturer of high-end film and digital cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment. The term is often used to refer to their popular HMI and LED lighting fixtures.BBaby: A term used to describe a light fixture or piece of grip equipment with a 5/8" stud, which is a standard size for mounting on light stands.Ballast: An electronic device required to regulate the current and voltage for HMI and fluorescent light fixtures.Barndoors: Metal flaps attached to the front of a lighting fixture that can be adjusted to shape and control the light beam.Bead Board: A sheet of polystyrene foam, typically white, used as a bounce or...
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