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 […]
Books that Should be Movies
There are so many good books out there that get made into movies but the movies don’t end up working or coming even close to as good as the books. There are a handful of books that I have read that I would love to see come to life on the big screen. I think […]
Contact Lists Added to Free Stuff
Head over to the free stuff section of our website for your free download of a cast and/or crew contact list. 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 […]
Free Location Release Sample
A location release PDF has been added to the free stuff section of our website. Download your free copy today! Keep checking back for more. If there are any production documents that you wish you had but don`t see in our free stuff section let me know in the comments below. .
Lighting Technician Tools: 7 Tools Every Electric Needs
A continuation of our technician tools blog series, this post will focus on the tools needed for people working in the Electric department. If you haven’t already checked out the original tehnician’s tools blog post please give it a read. These are the “must have” pieces of gear a “spark” should carry in their tool […]
Free Personal Release Form
A personal release form PDF has been added to the added to the free stuff section of our website. Download your free copy today! You can use this release form for all of your small productions that use a non-union cast. Always make sure to have anyone that appears on camera sign a personal release […]
Working in TV Development
Featured Image Credit: asterix611 – TV development: It only seems appropriate to touch on the topic considering it is the first stop in creating any sort of project, whether it be a short film, a feature or a television series. This post will focus on developing a factual television program because that is where my […]
5 Tools Every Assistant Director Needs
If you plan on working as an assistant director full time there are a few items that you should invest in to help make doing your job easier. You don’t have to spend a ton of money, unless you decide to invest in scheduling software but the following items are must haves for anyone working […]
How Being Like Batman Will Make YOU a Better Grip & Lighting Technician
We decided to put together a list of all the ways being more like Batman will make you a better technician. This list started out as a bit of a joke, but as we started to compile things it became more evident that being more like Batman can be beneficial to your career. Be a […]
