What does Background Coordinator mean?
Background Coordinator refers to the crew member responsible for managing and directing background actors (extras) on set. The background coordinator works closely with the assistant directors and the casting team to ensure that extras are placed correctly, given appropriate wardrobe, and perform their actions as needed. This role is essential in creating realistic crowd scenes and ensuring that background action enhances the overall scene. Related terms include Extra, who performs non-speaking roles in the background, and 2nd Assistant Director, who often assists with managing background actors.
Example:The background coordinator organized the extras for the busy street scene, ensuring that everyone knew their positions and actions.
Example: Background coordinators are crucial in creating realistic crowd scenes, working with extras to maintain the energy and flow of the background action.
Did You Know?
Background coordinators often work with hundreds of extras at a time, especially in large crowd or battle scenes!
You can also find “Background Coordinator” and related terms in this category: Filming and Production.
