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hi i was not able to see the clip but i assume they would be either crew or "jafo's" (just another f####ing observer). the size of the crew is dependent on the budget and amount of work to do. everyone on the crew has a job to do but they dont do it all at the same time. makeup usually start...

this is why it is important that you lock in the shooting schedule before starting so that everyone knows what scene is being shot when. also the call sheet should have the scenes being shot on the next day so that the actors and everyone else on set can be prepared. there is no point in the...

i can answer your questions from a gaffers perspective 1. the cinematographer usually sets the style of lighting, the gaffer recommends fixtures to achieve this and rigs the them to meet the cinematographers requirements i have been on sets where the DP has told me to light it and...

hi richy i am based in melbourne in oz and there is a classic end of the world film set in melbourne filmed in 1959 and directed by stanley kramer called on the beach. ava gardnar one of the stars is reputed to have said it was the perfect place to film the end of the world. (she...

any 150m or 100m compatible tripod head head will fit the bowl the dolly hire rental place should be able to supply one for you the c300 base plate should just screw on the the quick release plate on the head with a 3/8 screw which should be supplied with the head

yes i live in a country where it is very hard to own a gun. i also live in a country with a noticeable lack of school shootings by disgruntled teenagers. well a real gun on set certainly does not make it any safer. when it comes to safety i prefer to err on the side of caution.

if you need a history lesson on how easy it is to get injured or killed on a film set visit the wikipedia page on "list of film accidents". after you read that you will understand why i have a working conditions contract.

i think you are being pedantic with your formulae. the subject was guns on set and i think you know my views on that. on the subject of safety on set generally i would rise my concerns with the 1st ad if i was not satisfied with his/her response i would approach the producer and discuss the...

i grew up on a farm and have been handling guns since i was 12 years old. air rifles, 222 hornet, 22 and shot guns i was a member of the field and game association (aussie version of the NRA) I was a member of a trap shooting club and a member of a pistol club. i know and understand guns. all...

if any producer bought real guns on to any set i was working on i would turn the lights off, pack them back in the truck and drive away. when i got home i would still invoice him for the full day.

attitudes like that are why people die on fllm sets. when you take precautions to be safe then you are not putting your life at risk, if you have done it properly. if even one person had gone up to the 1st ad and raised some concerns that accident may have had a different outcome. my working...

guerrillaangel, that has to be the silliest thing i have ever read. no film is worth putting lives in danger, including your own.

hi mate, i can list them without all the legalese 1: i will work a 10 hour day and a 5 day week or a maximum 50 hour week 2: i require a 10 hour turnaround (NOT NEGOTIABLE) 3: i MAY work up to 2 hours overtime after 10 hours if asked politely in advance of wrap 4: LIGHTS OUT AT 12...

sorry to hijack your thread brendan. nick, from experience i would just say that you have to set some minimum standards you are willing to have regarding your working conditions. i have a list of 14. one of them involves food, the majority of the others involve safety. the first thing i do...

hi nick, can i ask if you have ever worked on a professional feature ? arrive on set 1/2 an hour early after 1 and 1/2 hour travel (on my time) spend 5-6 hours working without a break 45 min lunch spend 5-6 hours working without a break wrap (if we dont go over, which we do) 1 and 1/2 hours...

below is a sample of the menu's for lunch for the last feature i worked on salads green or caesar meat or vego fried rice with prawns steamed vegy's mashed potato mains macadamia chicken gallantine with pear chutney pasta with white wine, salami chorizo and tomato vego vegetable strudel with...

walk away.....life is to short to waste your time and skills on people who are not prepared to take their craft seriously. cheers

afraid i have to agree with red robot, i can only assume michael is taking the piss.

for some great behind the scenes go to www.andrewlocklighting.com.au go to photo gallery cheers

you can use any metal mesh that is fine enough to contain the exploding glass pieces. i use steel mosquito mesh because it is cheap easily available and simple to cut with heavy duty scissors or tin snips. it does act as a scrim but open faced lights put out plenty of light and i always use...