Editing Clapper loader (section)

== Duties ==
A full description of the job duties includes the following (although different shoots may often not always require all of these):
*generally assisting the rest of the camera crew ([[focus puller]], [[camera operator]], [[director of photography]])
*utilizing the camera trainee, film loader, and/or camera runner if one has been brought onto the production
*keeping inventory of all equipment, film, and expendables
*requesting film stock as needed
*securing the equipment
*unloading/loading equipment off/on the camera truck daily if necessary
*checking loading materials and spaces to prevent light leaks
*cleaning and keeping clean the magazines and the loading environment
*organizing and cleaning the equipment space
*maintaining and cleaning the equipment
*loading and unloading of film stock from and to the magazines
*labelling of equipment, boxes, magazines, and storage spaces
*marking actors and props (leaving a marker of their positions as the scene is [[blocking (stage)|blocked]] for the purpose of measuring distance from the camera so that its focus can be adjusted throughout the scene)
*marking and operating the clapperboard properly
*keeping meticulous and accurate camera notes
*writing negative report sheets in detail
*interfacing with continuity in order to note which takes to print
*charging of batteries for camera and accessories
*preparation of film to be sent to the lab
*keeping records of time, per diems, and expenses for the entire camera crew
*liaising regularly with production, rental houses, editing, laboratories, and unions
*recordkeeping of all camera-related paperwork, including negative reports, daily stock reports, film inventory reports, lab orders, rental contracts, and expendable orders
*ensuring that all instructions from the director of photography are passed along properly to labs and post houses
*relaying reports from the lab about the rushes to the director of photography

[[File:Clapperboard, O2 film, September 2008.jpg|thumb|upright|Digital Clapperboard]]