Mom and I on the set of "Squatters". That was such a great day.--FBS Grad Lou Normandin

The View from my Director's Chair?--Contributed by D.P. Leo Jaramillo

Lots of laughs---Contributed by graduate Brent Martin

Fancy Film Words

Mis En Scene (miz-en-scen)- Translated as "Placing on stage". It is the arrangement of all of the visual elements of a theatrical production within the scene or stage. There are generally 4 elements:
1. Physical setting and decor
2. Staging of the action
3. The way in which the elements are framed
4. The way in which the elements are photographed

A Guy Walks into a Film Set ....

The Devil tells a Hollywood Agent, "I can make you richer, more famous, and more successful than any agent alive. In fact, I can make you the greatest agent that ever lived."

"Ok" says the agent, "what do I have to do in return?"
The Devil smiles, "Well... of course you have to give me your soul," he says, "but you also have to give me the souls of your children, the souls of your children's children and, as a matter of fact, you must give me the souls of all your descendants through eternity."
"Hold on," the agent says cautiously, "What's the catch?"

Dialogue Greatness

The Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Ron Burgundy: Everyone just relax, all right? Believe me, if there's one thing Ron Burgundy knows, it's women.
Brian Fantana: I don't know, Ron.
Ron Burgundy: Guess what, I do. I know that one day Veronica and I are gonna to get married on top of a mountain, and there's going to be flutes playing and trombones and flowers and garlands of fresh herbs. And we will dance till the sun rises. And then our children will form a family band. And we will tour the countryside and you won't be invited.

Back from lunch---FBS Graduate Jay Shropshire

Film Crew Slang

Wrangler (or Animal Wrangler)- Specialized professionals who train, coach and chase down animals that perform in films. They may train the animals for weeks or even months prior to the shoot. During filming they are usually just out of sight of the camera, hoping that their highly trained Tiger doesn't eat the star's face off.

Dialogue Greatness

Cars 2 (2011)
Finn McMissile: Finn McMissile, British Intelligence.
Mater: Tow Mater, average intelligence.

A great article on tips for independent filmmakers...

http://indiemoviemaking.com/20-filmmaking-secrets-every-filmmaker-should-know/

Family with Gary Busey--Contributed by Visual Effects Supervisor Ken Gorrell

Film Crew Slang

"Kit Rental"-Personal equipment or supplies that crew members charge the production company for as part of their deal. Hair/make up supplies, carts, rigging, etc. are all potential kit rentals.

Surprise Surprise

There is nothing like a surprise.  Mine is "Kick-Ass"(2010). I never paid any attention to it.  Not much of a super hero fan other than the Japanese reels of Ultraman and the weirdly wonderful Batman T.V. show from childhood. Big mistake! "Kick Ass" is a black comedy worthy of late night cult status. I thought it was simply a Coming of Age flick. Fun but not worth the time. Wrong! This is an absolutely strange and brilliant film. In the tradition of "Harold & Maude", "Eating Raoul" and many others. A MUST see. Brilliant Nicolas Cage as " Big Daddy" is actually over shadowed by his onscreen daughter named "Hit Girl". Other surprises for film history fans are everywhere!. I'm not going to tell....
Well done.

Friend's Pics

Beach Days---Contributed by FBS grad Dan Abbott

2013 contestants after shooting a stage of the Airgunner Challenge using a Beretta 92 made in Germany by Umarex, a Ruger Air Magnum .22, and an Evanix Bullpup 3D supplied to us by Pyramyd Air. Clank. Crack. Boom!----Contributed by FBS grad Tim Yoder

at Las Vegas Convention Center Komatsu Booth Mine Expo.

Got a chance to check out the new movi camera stabilizer system everyone is going crazy about. It's pretty sweet, but it's not anything more then an expensive glide cam. My Steadicam operator friends sleep easy, you are still the best!---Contributed by FBS Grad Jeff Hart

Walkie Talkie radio Etiquette on a Film Set

Tips for Proper Radio Use:
*Be professional
*Always use your name when identifying yourself. When someone calls for you a common practice is to say "Go for ____(your name)".
* Keep your voice low when taking on the radio. Most crew will have ear pieces but keep your voice down. Especially when around actors. Just because they are not in front of camera does not mean they are not working.
*Know that anyone could be hearing your conversation.
* If you need to have an extended conversation (or private) take it to another channel. Do this  by telling the other person "Go to Channel___". For really private talks it's best to ask them to meet you in person.
*Production Assistants (P.A.s): If someone higher up than you has their radio battery go dead, give them yours and get yourself a new one. Same if their radio breaks.
* Always say "copy" meaning that you heard and understand. Without a response, people wonder if you heard them or not.

Common Radio Codes:
10-1: Going to the bathroom doing #1
10-2: Going to the bathroom doing #2 (It's not to be gross, just saying that it will take a little longer than #1)
10-4: I have heard and understand
10-20 or 20: Location of someone or something as in "What's your 20?"
"Copy": I Have heard and understand
"Do You Copy?": Did you hear me? Do you understand?
"Radio Check": Say this if you are not sure that your radio is transmitting or working. The proper response is "Good Check". If you hear someone ask for a radio check....respond!
"Stand by": Means that I am busy at the moment and will respond ASAP.
"Flying In": Always respond when asked to bring something or someone to the set. It lets them know that you are on it. Also lets us know that multiple people are not attempting to do the same task and wasting precious manpower and time.

Pick of the Week

Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)- John Landis directs an off kilter set of skits spoofing film genres, television and pop culture in the late 70's.While the production value & skill is less than we see in Landis's following films like Animal House and The Blues Brothers, the spark of his irreverent sense of comedy jumps right out. Kentucky Fried Movie possesses that chaotic sense of true freedom & verve, like hanging out with your college friends late, late at night after the party.

Production Meeting - "Waves of Grace"-Contributed by FBS Grad Jay Shropshire

Dialogue Greatness

Mr. Madison  what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Billy Madison (1995) Starring Adam Sandler

Film Crew Speak

Fuller's Earth- A fine powder used to simulate dust/dirt in the air on a movie set. Film Prop crew usually have it on hand.  It is actually Magnesium Aluminum Silicate. It is also sometimes used in martial arts fight scenes to make impacts "pop" and appear more severe than they really are. Just put a little on your clothes and when you get hit..."POOF!".