Working as a grip and electric can be damn hard, there is a ton of gear to learn, the days are long and the work itself can be very physically demanding. That’s why we want to share these grip and electric tips with our readers! We have compiled a list of 101 Grip and Electric Tips […]
What’s your New Year Film Resolution?
Happy New Year! Now that you’re getting over your hangover lets talk about your new year film resolution, that’s right – your new year film resolution! What’s your standard resolution? Eat healthier, get fitter, quit smoking, spend more time with family…those are great resolutions, but have you ever made a career resolution? This year lets […]
It’s Academy Awards Time
It’s awards season again, my favorite time of the year and time to pit some of the years best films against each other. Some will deserve the awards and others will leave me scratching my head. I am working my way through the top films of the year and waiting for the Academy Award nominations […]
Craft Services and Catering: It’s Important
I love food! It is a simple fact but it is an important one because I think a lot of people agree with it. I cannot stress how important it is to have good craft services and catering on a set. No matter what the budget, you can feed your crew well. Check out the […]
Grip Tips: How to Roll Up Sound Blankets
How to roll up sound blankets was one of the first things I learned on my first day on set as a grip. We had dozens of sound blankets in the truck that came from the rental house folded up and the Key Grip insisted they be stored rolled up as a jelly roll. In the […]
Cinematographer Tools: Be a Pro with these 5 Tools
Cinematographer Tools are as important as the tools grips and electrics use on set. Investing in these will be very helpful to your work and ensure you are doing the best job possible. Cinematographer Tools: Light Meter This one is a bit of a no-brainer. A light meter will be a fantastic aid in lighting […]
Block, Light, Rehearse, Tweak, Shoot: The Process of Film Making
Block, Light, Rehearse, Tweak, Shoot. Have you heard this before? One thing I’ve noticed in my time in the film industry is that on many smaller sets the basic way things should run is completely thrown out the window! I admit that on some sets doing a complete crew blocking is not always necessary, but […]
Amazon Film Gear Sale: Deal of the Week – Nov 2012
Check out this weeks Amazon Film Gear Sale! We are playing with a lot of ideas and content right now, so stay tuned for a lot of new stuff coming from HTFS over the winter and new year. To start we would like to share some of our finds on the web with a weekly […]
Working as a Key Grip: What Does a Key Grip Do?
This is an in-depth blog breaking down Working as a Key Grip in film and television. Please comment below. As a reader it is your responsibility to help us make this post better! What is it missing? Have any questions? The Key Grip works with the Cinematographer and Gaffer to help shape and control the […]
Continuity Log Added to Free Stuff
Continuity Log Check out the free stuff section of our website for your free download of a continuity log. Check out the other documents available and let me know what else you would like to see there in the comments below. Also if you are finding these documents to be helpful please check out the […]
Call Sheet Do’s and Don’ts
Time for some Call Sheet Tips! Here is a quick list of things to think about when making a call sheet. Everyone has their own variations on a call sheet but these are great tips to follow no matter how much experience you have. Call Sheet DO’s List contact information for key crew members such […]
10 TV Shows To Watch
These TV shows to watch may or may not be in trouble with ratings, for this list it doesn’t matter. I am recommending my ten favorite shows that are on TV now. There are so many shows that I didn’t watch until long after they were off the air and even though I still enjoyed […]
