“Jesse & Naomi” Spring 2015

 You may have a particular motivation for your participation in this film.
 For whatever reason you've decided to commit to the film shoot, you've made an important commitment . What you do from this point forward can significantly impact the entire shoot and your own future reputation for better or worse.

 The way we treat other people must be the highest priority in every communication that we have with others.
 The stranger who wants to know what you're filming, the department head that stresses out -- these people require our utmost love, tolerance and patience.
 It is important not to forget people in the process of making a film.

 There is no getting sick in production! You are expected to show up every day on time .
 Try to keep your schedule open for the unexpected . It is sometimes necessary to reschedule shooting days because of an unforeseen and variable such as the weather.
 You are not to miss class for this production.

 You should be researching and increasing your understanding of your position on the crew.
 You should be accomplishing all of the tasks involved in preproduction (if applicable), and meeting with other members in your department to make sure you're completely prepared before the shoot.

 During filming, your attitude should be positive and accommodate zero tolerance for mediocrity.
 There is a constant battle between “Let's hurry, and
"Let's get this right, whatever it takes."
 Efficiency or perfection is emphasized.
 It is a safe bet that with your increased ability to do your job both fast and well will come more job offers.

 We admire and appreciate crew people who radiate enthusiasm about their work, who speak well of others,, who excellent work, and encourage it in others.
 Strive to be like these people. Work hard, do you job well, and that will bring glory to God.

 Because everyone has an integral role in the film's production, the crew’s productivity depends on each person being on time each day, be on time .
 Once you arrive on the set, you are required to check in with the
2 nd AD, who will record your arrival time on the production report.
 Then report to your department head to begin your day.

 Stay in your department.
 Focus on the shot at hand or the next one.
 Stand by ready to do your job, even if you have nothing to do at the moment.
 Midday the 1 st AD calls Lunch - the camera team, sound team, director, and script supervisor go through the lunch line first.

 While on set, all departments are represented inform the 2 nd or 1 st AD before walking away.
 In some cases if you are a grip, then you would inform the Key Grip what you are doing. No one leaves the camera area without doing this.
 All departments must be represented at all times on set.
 Make sure before you get a CALL
SHEET ,
 Check out with the 2 nd AD - the time you leave will be recorded on the production report.

 Sneakers or work shoes
 No open-toed shoes or heels
 Comfortable, casual
 Dress for weather

 Professional film sets are very quiet.
 You should only be talking to other crew about the work at hand, and then in a hushed tone.
 You may hear the 2 nd AD call, “ First team on set : - actors are now arriving on set.
 Remember to have your cell phones on SILENT , not vibrate.

 When you are guests in someone's home or institution, be careful about your mood and conduct.
 Check with production to make sure that use of the washrooms or kitchen has been cleared with the owner.
 There is a no smoking, no drinking of alcoholic beverages rule for the cast and crew of any
Regent picture. As Regent students we expect you to hold to these standards.

 Follow the biblical guidelines in
Matthew 18 for confrontation.
 Bring your concern to the person involved in the gentlest, most loving way you can.
 Do it off the set .
 Approach the individual privately.

 If the problem persists, then bring the issue to the attention of proper authority.
 Never bring the problem to a third party's attention before confronting the individual involved (gossip).
 Never confront with an attitude of anything less than genuine kindness and caring.

 Don’t stand around talking with your friends, this is not social time, it’s work time.
 Don’t use your cell phone, unless directed to do something for your job on it.
 Don’t touch or move set pieces.
 Don’t touch or move any equipment, if you are not in that department.
 Don’t ask anyone for an autograph.
 Don’t disturb the actors or director.
 Don’t leave set without informing the proper person.

 Lock it up – All traffic that may cross frame is stopped and the 1 st AD is about to call the shot.
 New Deal – The shot is now complete and the crew is moving to another shot.
 Working – term used when someone calls for something to be done, like maybe the Key Grip calls for a flag. One of the grips would call “working” so everyone knows it is getting done, and who is doing it.

 Rehearsing and
– Used by the 1 st AD to signal everyone to be quiet because a rehearsal of the shot is beginning.
 Back in , or We’re back – The meal is over and everyone is to start working right away.
 The Martini – The last shot of the day.
 The Abbey Singer – The second to last shot of the day.
 Hot Set
– if you are told it’s a hot set, don’t touch anything on the set, this means it’s properly ready for filming.

 Almost everyone on set gets a walkie-talkie.
 Channel 1 - the open channel that everyone listens on.
 This is the channel the 1 st AD will call the shot on.
Sometimes it’s even used for cues in the middle of a shot.
 Needs to be kept open,
 Not for conversation.
 Use your name to identify
Yourself.
 Acknowledge if someone calls you.

 Bob: Mary
 Mary: Go for Mary
 Bob: Mary this is Bob, go to 4 (meaning go to channel 4, so they can have a private conversation)
 Mary: Copy. Going to 4.
 They have their conversation, then at the end, whoever finishes first says:
 Bob: Copy, going back to 1.
 Mary: Copy, back to 1.

 Keep you your voice low over the walkie.
 Always “ copy ” a command. Silence on radios worries people because they assume you didn’t hear them.
 If someone higher up than you runs out of a battery or their walkie breaks, give them yours and go find a working one.

 10-1 – to go to the bathroom Ex: “ Mary, I’m 10-1 ”
 10-4 – understood the message
 20 location; as in, Ex: “ Bob, what’s your 20?
”
 Copy – used to show that a message was heard AND understood
 Eyes on… – said when a person or object is spotted.
Can be a question, “ Does anyone have eyes on the camera tape?” or a statement, “I’ve got eyes on Mary.”

 Flying In – said when a person or object is on the way to set
 Go for [name] – a call or response for somebody specific on the radio.
 Radio Check or Walkie check – a call that warrants a response such as “good check” if heard by another crew
 Stand By – Lets another person know that one is too busy to respond at the moment

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