gaffer
a lighting electrician in a film or TV studio
TRANSLATION
der Beleuchter / die Beleuchterin
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Freelance Gaffer for local, regional, national and International 35mm,
16mm and Video Commercials, Music Videos, Features, Television and
Industrial Films."
(Gaffer services advertisement on Internet)
16mm and Video Commercials, Music Videos, Features, Television and
Industrial Films."
(Gaffer services advertisement on Internet)
Did you
know?
Did you know?
You may have noticed this interesting word while reading the film credits
at the end of movies. Some Hollywood productions are so big you'll even
read the titles Assistant Gaffer, 2nd Gaffer and 3rd Gaffer.
In Britain, we also use the definitions under (2) below.
Etymology: alteration of godfather
Date: 1575
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Merriam-Webster says:
1 : an old man
2 British a : FOREMAN, OVERSEER b : EMPLOYER
3 : a head glassblower
4 : a lighting electrician on a motion-picture or television set
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NOTE:
der Gaffer in German translates as: gaper, gazer or rubberneck
You may have noticed this interesting word while reading the film credits
at the end of movies. Some Hollywood productions are so big you'll even
read the titles Assistant Gaffer, 2nd Gaffer and 3rd Gaffer.
In Britain, we also use the definitions under (2) below.
Etymology: alteration of godfather
Date: 1575
---
Merriam-Webster says:
1 : an old man
2 British a : FOREMAN, OVERSEER b : EMPLOYER
3 : a head glassblower
4 : a lighting electrician on a motion-picture or television set
---
NOTE:
der Gaffer in German translates as: gaper, gazer or rubberneck
