Snot Tape- Thin, clear, double-sided tape often used to attach lighting gels to their frames. Camera Assistants may use it carefully & sparingly to attach gel filters to the rear of lenses. Also known as ATG tape.
Paper Tape- Paper tape is similar to masking tape. It is photographic masking tape if you will. Usually ordered in black (though it comes in other colors for various purposes). The big difference is that it has a matte finish instead of a shiny finish so that it is less noticiable on camera and reflects light a lot less. Grips, electrics (lighting crew) and art department rely heavily on this stuff. It also has the benefit of being easier than other tapes to pull off without taking a layer of paint or finish with it.
Both of these items are considered expendables, i.e. items that you use up regularly and have to replace.
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