Gaffer:
The chief lighting technician for a production who is in charge of the electrical department.
Gain:
The ratio of the signal level at the output of an audio device to
the signal level at its input. Expressed in decibels (db).
Gamma:
The degree of contrast in a negative or print.
Gang Synchronizer:
A synchronizing device having more than One sprocketted wheel which is used to set up synchronized relationships between film and sound tracks which have been recorded to magnetic film. (Film Editing)
Gate:
The aperture assembly at which the film is exposed in a camera, printer, or projector.
Gigabyte (GH):
A unit for measuring computer memory capacity, equivalent to 1,000 megabytes (MB).
Gobo:
A grip head or "C" stand head used as a clamping device for holding other equipment. (Grip)
Grading:
The process of selecting the printing values for color and density fo successive scenes in a complete film to produce the desire visual effects. (Laboratory)
Grifflon (Griff):
A durable material made of three ply high density rubber. The material is attached within a frame and used as either a soft reflector of sunlight or cut or soften direct sun. It generally comes in three sizes: 6' X 6', 12' x 12', and 20' x 20'. (Grip/Lighting)
Grip Tape:
This is Duct tape style tape, also known as gaffer's tape or cloth tape. (Grip)
Guillotine Splicer:
A device used for butt splicing film with splicing film. (Film Editing)
