How to Be a Better Film Crew Member (Without Pissing Off Other Departments)

October 20

Practical habits for sharing space, communicating clearly and avoiding friction with other departments on set.

Beni Camera Robot: Why I’m Backing Mondo Robotics’ Kickstarter

August 27

What Beni’s autonomous camera robot promises, why I backed it, and the limitations to consider before supporting the Kickstarter.

April 14

A practical notebook for recording camera settings, lighting diagrams and shoot-day notes, with a look at how the logbook works.

March 27

Twelve lessons about reliability, preparation, communication and finishing projects that can make film school more useful.

March 14

Why I wrote 101 Lessons I Learned Teaching at a Film School, and the practical filmmaking habits the ebook covers.

March 5

Where to find entry-level set work, what to bring on day one, and how to turn a first opportunity into repeat calls.

February 24

How to build a film equipment package, understand kit fees and choose gear that productions will actually rent.

February 20

Ten producer habits that damage budgets, morale and safety, with warning signs crew should recognise before a shoot goes wrong.

January 6

The costs, benefits and alternatives to film school, with practical questions to help decide whether it fits your goals.

December 20

An anonymous gaffer’s account of an overcomplicated beauty-lighting setup, ignored references and a book light that lost its purpose.

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