Film Production Radio Etiquette 101

 

Film Production Radio Etiquette 101

Tips for Proper Radio Use:

*Be professional
*Always use your name when identifying yourself. Common practice is to say "Go for ____(your name)" when someone calls for you.
* 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. Be prepared by carrying a couple of extra radio batteries with you. You are being Johnny On the Spot by being so prepared!
* 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.

This is only a small sample of the lingo used on sets. As you get more experienced in the professional world you will learn the language. Be aware that there are different variations on terms, so don’t look like a dummy. East Coast and West Coast terms sometimes differ. The British terms differ. Be willing to learn. When in doubt ask.

Fancy Film Words

 

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 Landscape A Day - 201, Sunrise, Stick Marsh, Fellsmere, Florida--James Neihouse, A.S.C.

 Leopard. Practicing my cut out Photoshop skills. Removed the background, converted to B&W. I took this photo of a leopard at a sanctuary in South Africa in 2017. I'm only processing it now!---Sharon Reed

 

Sometimes on a film set you need to work quietly but still communicate. The below is a chart of the basic hand signals used by electricians.Electricians- Lighting crew. Also known as Electrics and Sparks. They create light.

 

  Ambience or Room Tone- pertains to the pervading atmosphere of a place. (Often more of a psychological, rather than technical description)  Ambience is widely used as a synonym for ambient sound. Ambient sound consists of noises present in the environment.   In film and video sound production term Ambience usually means the background sound accompanying a scene.   Ambience is used for background sounds.  Sound recorded without dialogue on the location or set to be used to bridge gaps in the soundtrack .

Film Slang

 

Film Slang

Spritzer- No... it is not a carbonated wine cocktail on set. A spritzer is a pump/spray bottle of water used for misting an actor's skin to make it appear wet or sweaty. It is a way of controlling the "wet look" for continuity of shots.

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 I worked on the release of ETERNAL BEAUTY which came out yesterday on VOD. It’s one of many films Goldwyn has released since the pandemic began as we continue to bring new films to the market. ---Ryan Boring, Director of Marketing and PR at Samuel Goldwyn Films

Less then an hour to air on CBS. Los Angeles Chargers At Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1pm.---Michael Sluck, Skycam Utility at Ming Entertainment
 

 

A Landscape A Day - 186

Moonset And Palm, Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Florida----James Neihouse, A.S.C.

 ---Craig "Burnie" Burns

 Congrats to Woodward Original Star Director Anthony Bommarito and his just received Emmy Award!! So Proud of you Anthony & Happy for you & Family!🌟💕---Brian Pastoria

My office this morning. First shoot after COVID.--Alex Ginzo

 Incredibly happy and humbled about the news today!! Our film “Pauper” is an official selection of @independentshortsawards and we are in the running for 2 awards!!---Neil Watson

Pleased to share a set of spooky spoofs we were lucky enough to work on for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. Election 2020, oh the horror!----Chris Davidson