Aufnahmeleiter

production manager (film/TV), location manager

noun OUF-na-me-lai-ter Rare

Usage Note

Aufnahmeleiter organises the practical and logistical side of a film or TV shoot — locations, permits, transport, and crew. It corresponds broadly to a 'production manager' or 'line producer's assistant' role in English. Feminine: Aufnahmeleiterin.

Examples

"Der Aufnahmeleiter besorgte die Drehgenehmigung für den Bahnhof."

Natural Translation

The production manager obtained the filming permit for the station.

Literal Translation

The production manager obtained the filming-permission for the station.

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