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1st AC (First AC)

 The First AC manages the camera gear and crew on a film set. They work under the Cinematographer, recommending cameras, lenses, and other support gear. Learn More Avg. Salary: $100,000 Salary Range: $70,000 to $250,000 Alt Titles: 1st Assistant Camera, Camera Technician
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1st Assistant Director

 The 1st Assistant Director manages the schedule for a film set and coordinates all on-set departments for each shot. Learn More Salary Range: $50,000 to $75,000 Alt Titles: 1st AD
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2nd AC (Second AC)

 The 2nd Assistant Camera works on the camera team organizing lenses, building camera gear and running the slate. Learn More Avg. Salary: $50,626 Salary Range: $42K-$62K Alt Titles: 2nd Assistant Camera
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2nd Assistant Director

 2nd Assistant Directors assist the Assistant Director to ensure a set is running smoothly. This may include tracking progress on schedule, creating call sheets, working with Extras, and generally... Learn More Avg. Salary: $84,900 Salary Range: $64K-$121K Alt Titles: 2nd AD, Second AD
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Actor

 An Actor embodies a character in a film, TV show, or other type of content. With research of that character, memorization of dialogue, and collaboration with the Director of the project, an Actor... Learn More Avg. Salary: $56,903 Salary Range: $15,500 - $139,500 Alt Titles: Actress, Artist, Cast Member, Performer, Talent, Thespian
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Actress

 Actresses collaborate with Writers and Directors to bring performances to life. They are an integral part of meaningful storytelling: bringing ideas to fruition, inhabiting characters and provoking... Learn More Avg. Salary: $3M a picture Salary Range: $65K - $20M a picture Alt Titles: Actor, Talent
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Adjunct Professor

 An Adjunct Professor is hired by a college or university on a contractual, part-time basis to teach the film curriculum of that particular school. Learn More Avg. Salary: $20,107 Salary Range: $5K-$50K Alt Titles: Teacher, Professor, Instructor
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ADR Mixer

 ADR Mixers correct dialogue and sound that was problematic in the original production. They remove background noise, re-record dialogue with lip-synching and clean up production audio. Learn More Avg. Salary: $76,799 Salary Range: $51K-$114K Alt Titles: ADR Recordist. (This used to be a separate job, but is now under the remit of ADR Mixers.)
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Armorer

 An Armorer supervises the use of all weapons on a film set and provides instruction for the Actors on how to use them properly and safely. Learn More Avg. Salary: $48,646 Salary Range: $12K - $88K Alt Titles: None
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Art Director

 Art Directors oversee the building of sets and the creation of all show signage in line with the vision of the Production Designer. Learn More Avg. Salary: $74,292 Salary Range: $50K-$112K Alt Titles: Production Designer (On lower budget projects, these roles may be combined)
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