Film Slang

Eyes On: ‘Eyes on’ is used when you’re looking for someone or something on or off the film set. Sometimes you will hear something like “Does anybody have eyes on my wrench” or “Does anybody have eyes on the boss?”

Walkie Talkie Radio Etiquette on a Film Set

 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.

 

 

 

Here is a link to the over 40 Starships to see on Disney Cruiselines Hyperspace Lounge.

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-hyperspace-lounge-starships

                                                     IMAX specialist James Neihouse, A.S.C.

                       Film Location Scout James Cullinane

 

 

 A Landscape A Day - Most Liked #16.  Originally posted on April 21, 2020 

Atlantis and Endeavour, LC-39, Kennedy Space Center, Florida--James Neihouse, A.S.C

 

 

 

                                      BTS--Quinton Macari

Film Biz Joke

 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 Big Steal (1949)
Jane Greer to Robert Mitchum:  What I like about you is you’re rock bottom. I wouldn’t expect you to understand this, but it’s a great comfort for a girl to know she could not possibly sink any lower.

 Who says I can't multitask? Fiber issues? No problem. Students camera not functioning? We got you there too. Oh wait I'm live. All good we can do that while we explain--Steve Astacio

Film Terms

 Motivated Lighting: A style of lighting in which the light sources imitate existing sources, such as lamps or windows.

Dialogue Greatness

 Adams Family Values (1993) -Gothic comedy based on the comics by Charles Addams. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld.

Gomez: Children, why do you hate the baby?
Pugsley: We don't hate him. We just wanna play with him.
Wednesday: Especially his head.

 Busy day in space, a launch this morning and the International Space Station lunar crossing this afternoon. Can't ask for much more than that, well maybe a bit more... 46!---James Neihouse, A.S.C