Here’s a list of things to do when you want to appear like a hard worker, put yourself ahead of schedule, or simply kill some time.
Filmmaking Tips and Advice
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Comment Corner: April 25th and Contest Winners
It has to be some kind of cultural phenomenon. There’s no other way I can explain it. How else do you manage to come up with better and better comments every week? I don’t know what your secret is, but it’s making for some great conversations on the site. So dive into this week’s Comment Corner to get a handle on those talks.
Harrison Ford is Bad at Pulling Focus
Did you know Indiana Jones himself was once the man behind the camera? This week I found out Harrison Ford was once on the crew of a film shoot before hitting it big as Han Solo in Star Wars.
Quick Way to Quit Fumbling with Your Hex Keys
The most useful tips are often the simplest. This quick method will help you avoid those awkward moments when you’re rushing to find the right hex key and just can’t seem to find it.
The Stupidest Thing I’ve Ever Done On Set
I’m not perfect. Even though I spend a lot of time on this site talking about being a perfect camera assistant, I haven’t always successfully followed that advice. A lot of filmmaking is common sense and you’d be surprised at the amount of people who fail at the most basic sensibilities, including myself.
Are You Struggling to Find Film Work?
Freelancing in the film industry is tough. Not only is the work hard and the hours long, but you have to hustle to even get the chance to work. One of the keys to survival is having a big hat rack at your disposal.
How to Measure Distance for Focus Marks
You can’t pull focus without measuring for it first, so today I want to dive into how to approach that so when you whip out a tape measure on set, you know what you’re doing.
Comment Corner: Week of April 18th
I’m always amazed at the interesting and hilarious stories you have to share on this site. Combined with the plethora of knowledge built from years of combined experience, your comments are often more valuable than the posts themselves!
The Secret to Hollywood Productivity
Rush to block, scramble to light, skip the rehearsal, and now let’s wait for that plane to pass for sound. Hurry up and wait is all too true in the film industry, but it’s that mentality that’s the true secret to filmmaking productivity.
