best boy

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IPA /ˈbɛstˌbɔɪ/

Noun

best boy noun

(film production) The first assistant to either the key grip (in charge of camera placement and movement) or the gaffer (in charge of lighting and electrics).

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gaffer grip cameraman camera worker bellboy assistant stage manager callboy focus puller leading man assistant soundman propmaster box boy propman clapper-loader point man

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