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The second-in-command of the electrical or grip department, serving as foreman and reporting to the gaffer or key grip.

The head of the camera and lighting departments, responsible for the visual language of a film.

The head of the lighting department on a film set, responsible for executing the DP's lighting vision.

A crew member responsible for camera support equipment, rigging, and light-control tools on set.

Industry slang for a set lighting technician who rigs, places, and strikes lighting fixtures under the best boy electric.