‘Working as a Production Manager’ was extensively updated in mid January 2020. Can you make this post better? Please help us by commenting below. Tell us about YOUR experiences working as a Production Manager. Working as a Production Manager requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. Not to mention the ability to […]
Book Review: The Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook
Harry C. Box’s Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook is by far the most important book a Lighting Technician can own. This book is considered required reading for Lighting Technicians, Grips and Cinematographers. Buy the Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook on Amazon here. I have carried this book on 90% of the film sets that I have worked on […]
Top 12 Best Selling Digital Video Cameras
Below is our list of the best selling digital video cameras purchased by our readers! Are you looking to buy a new digital video camera? Or maybe you are looking for the perfect gift for that special filmmaker in your life? We have been compiling a list of best selling digital video cameras that our readers have […]
In 2015 I Watched 55,160 Minutes of Movies and TV
365 Movies and then some… In 2015 I challenged myself to consume as much media/entertainment/pop culture as possible. I started with a 365 movies challenge, 1 movie for every day of the year, and then I expanded from there. I wanted to watch as much television, read as many books, see as many live shows, […]
Standout Movies of the 371 I Watched
Of the 371 movies that I watched in 2015 I have selected the 20 movies that stood out for me the most. This list is in no particular order. I am not saying that they are the best movies on the list, but they are the ones that I remember the most. These are the […]
2015 Comedy Specials and Live Shows
Here is the list of comedy specials and live shows that I consumed in 2015. I saw a lot of great shows and hope to see even more in 2016. I got to see a lot of comedians this year that I think are really fantastic. I have added links to their websites and Twitter […]
Books Read in 2015
I really didn’t get to read as much as I wanted to in 2015, I had such high hopes for myself, but just couldn’t find the time. I read every day when I am travelling to and from work, but the trip just isn’t long enough. I will dedicate more time this year to reading, […]
Movies Watched in 2015
Here it is, the list of 371 movies watched by me in 2015. There isn’t much to say about it other than, I had a lot of fun and saw some really great movies. If you are interested in the movies that stood out for me, check out that list here. If you plan on […]
TV Shows Watched in 2015
This list is quite small for me. Since I dedicated so much time to watching movies in 2015 I fell behind on my TV shows. I have so much more to watch in 2016 and am looking forward to getting caught up on some of my favorite shows. There is no real rhyme or reason […]
The 5 Major Mistakes Inexperienced Gaffers Make on Set
Working as a gaffer can be a very difficult and stressful job. It can be very easy to make simple mistakes or let the stress get to you. There are definitely some things you can keep in mind that will make your day easier, more efficient, ease communication, increase the possibility of a call back […]
Working as a Grip or Electric
This is an in-depth blog breaking down Working as a low level grip or electric 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? This post began as two separate posts, but were merged due to […]
Why I’m Watching Movies to Get Better at My Job
Update: Want to see how this turned out? Check out the follow up post to this one – In 2015 I watched 55,160 Minutes of Movies and Television I have decided that this is the year of watching movies. I have become obsessed with television over the past few years and I have decided to […]
