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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Turning a Home Garage into a DIY Prison Set
French filmmaker Eric Bernaud has posted a short video on how he turned his garage into a prison set. When I see these kinds of DIY construction projects I always regret how little space is available...
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First Time on Set? Don't Make These Rookie Mistakes
There are many out there shooting on DSLRs for the first time and learning the ropes as a one-man/woman band. But if you're interested in filmmaking as a career, you're going to be working with a crew...
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Film Crew Positions and Their Responsibilities
We talk a lot about specific crew positions at times, but if you're just starting out, it's hard to get a sense of what many of these people do unless you can see them in action. Thanks to Evan Luzi at...
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A Beginner's Guide to Wrapping/Wrangling Cables the Professional Way
Being able to properly wrap or wrangle a cable is one of the most essential skills you can learn if you haven't been on a set before (assuming you do want to work in one of the positions in film that...
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5 Personal Character Traits That Make Professionals (Or Anyone) Reluctant to...
If you're just starting out, or even an intermediate, you might be wondering why some people might get chosen for jobs over you even though you might have more experience. There could be lots of reason...
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Not Sure How to Act on Set? Learn Proper Set Etiquette in this 1-Hour...
If you've ever been on a film set, you know there's a good amount of jargon and a lot to be mindful of. Chances are there have been times when you've heard terms that you're unfamiliar with, or maybe...
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Food on Set: Do's and Don'ts for Feeding Your Crew
Here are some crucial guiding principles for food on set. Everybody knows that the key to a crew’s heart is through its stomach. It may not seem as important as lighting or performances, but the food...
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Negotiation Skills for Crew: 12 Tips for Getting What You Need On Set
Here's how to help ensure the best rates and on-set working conditions. Congratulations, you work in the movie business! Filmmaking is an exciting blur of living the dream, right? Welcome to a...
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The Essential Guide to Film Set Lingo [W/ Visual Film Lingo Dictionary]
Here's how to know what to say on set (and when). The entertainment industry is full of filmmaking lingo and film set slang that can be hard to keep track of. The last thing any of us want is to be...
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What You Should Never Do as an On-Set Production Assistant
What does the job entail, and how do you be an all-star PA? Venturing into the film industry can be stressful and intimidating. One of the best ways to get your foot in the door is working on sets as...
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Dakota Johnson Describes the Lack of Creative Control on the 'Fifty Shades'...
What would it be like starring in a huge movie at 23 years old? Remember when the Fifty Shades books seemed to take the world by storm? One day, it felt like they were everywhere. People were reading...
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