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They track, process, reconcile and report thousands of transactions (including hundreds…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/accounting/">Accounting</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/accounting/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com//536136741"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1526/1109918841_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/art/"> <h2>Art</h2> </a> <p>The Art Department brings a project’s creative vision to life. This includes compiling rough sketches, drafting technical drawings, and creating 3-D models, as…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/art/">Art</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/art/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535971698"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1527/1109596326_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/construction/"> <h2>Construction</h2> </a> <p>The Construction Department turns art into reality. This involves creating new structures from wood and steel, or modifying existing facilities.</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/construction/">Construction</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/construction/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536136949"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1528/1109919018_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/costumes/"> <h2>Costumes</h2> </a> <p>The Costume Department realizes the Costume Designer’s vision on camera. The department designs, creates, acquires, maintains and catalogues all costumes worn…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/costumes/">Costumes</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/costumes/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535972051"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1529/1109596972_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/editing/"> <h2>Editing</h2> </a> <p>Piecing together video, dialogue, music and sound as well as integrating visual effects, the Editing Department brings the final story together in a coherent…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/editing/">Editing</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/editing/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535972334"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1530/1109597458_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/first-aid-craft-service/"> <h2>First Aid Craft Service</h2> </a> <p>The FA/CS is primarily responsible for attending to First Aid on and off set. This department also files safety incident reports, and maintains first aid…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/first-aid-craft-service/">First Aid Craft Service</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/first-aid-craft-service/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535972513"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1531/1109598350_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/greens/"> <h2>Greens</h2> </a> <p>The Greens Department obtains and takes care of anything “green,” natural or artificial, used in a production. This includes plants, grass, trees, flowers and…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/greens/">Greens</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/greens/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536172023"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1532/1110000046_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/grips/"> <h2>Grips</h2> </a> <p>Grips move the camera via dollies, jibs or cranes. Working closely with the Lighting Department, they rig and hang lighting instruments, as well as shape and…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/grips/">Grips</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/grips/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535972885"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1533/1109599866_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/hair/"> <h2>Hair</h2> </a> <p>The design and maintenance of all hairstyles is the responsibility of this department. They cut, style and colour performers’ hair, create wigs and hair…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/hair/">Hair</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/hair/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536138259"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1534/1109922016_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/lighting/"> <h2>Lighting</h2> </a> <p>The Lighting crew hang and power lighting instruments as well as control their output. This department also provides and maintains electrical safety, and works…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/lighting/">Lighting</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/lighting/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/536136974"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1535/1109919617_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/make-up/"> <h2>Make-up</h2> </a> <p>This department designs all facial and body make-up. Special Makeup Effects Artists design and implement prosthetic appliances used to enhance or distort the…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/make-up/">Make-up</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/make-up/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536136610"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1536/1109918492_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/paint/"> <h2>Paint</h2> </a> <p>Painters complete the visual look of the physical production, often creating faux finishes, depth and illusion to the images on screen.</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/paint/">Paint</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/paint/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/535973494"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1537/1109599918_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/production-office/"> <h2>Production Office</h2> </a> <p>The Production Office works closely with producers and production managers to ensure that a show runs smoothly. Typical tasks include logistics, scheduling…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/production-office/">Production Office</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/production-office/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536379201"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1538/1110416552_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/props/"> <h2>Props</h2> </a> <p>Anything that actors touch as part of their character is the responsibility of Props. Props members source, create or modify objects.</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/props/">Props</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/props/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536379375"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1539/1110417151_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/script-supervisor/"> <h2>Script Supervisor</h2> </a> <p>The Script Supervisor/Continuity Coordinator is the hub of information on set, ensuring continuity between scenes and adherence to the script. This position…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/script-supervisor/">Script Supervisor</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/script-supervisor/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536172133"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1540/1109596958_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/set-decoration/"> <h2>Set Decoration</h2> </a> <p>This department researches and sources materials and furniture used during filming. It also oversees all finishing of sets and locations, including placing set…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/set-decoration/">Set Decoration</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/set-decoration/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536379563"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1541/1110416998_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/sound/"> <h2>Sound</h2> </a> <p>This department captures audio and dialogue on a film set. In order to achieve a clean sound, the department uses multiple devices such as boom microphones…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/sound/">Sound</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/sound/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536183432"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1542/1110025540_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/special-effects/"> <h2>Special Effects</h2> </a> <p>Special Effects crew members design and engineer complex optical and mechanical effects that are performed during live-action shooting. Common tasks include…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/special-effects/">Special Effects</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/special-effects/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="image-wrapper play-vimeo" data-video="https://vimeo.com/536379733"> <img class="thumbnail" src="/site/assets/files/1543/1110417443_640.jpg"> <span class="material-icons-outlined play-button md-36"> smart_display </span> </div> <div class="text"> <a href="/departments/visual-effects/"> <h2>Visual Effects</h2> </a> <p>This department is the logistical and creative link between physical production and post production whereby images captured on set are manipulated by Visual…</p> <div class="link"> <span class="see-more">See more about <a href="/departments/visual-effects/">Visual Effects</a></span> <a class="arrow" href="/departments/visual-effects/"> > </a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </section> </main> <footer> <div class="full-width"> <div 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