Friend's Pics

This is one way to get me to go to the mall.---Joel Wheatley

Atlanta deemed top U.S. city for moviemakers

http://www.myajc.com/news/entertainment/movies/atlanta-deemed-top-us-city-for-moviemakers/nqNsd/

The build continues. Some building left, skinning flats, laying out the footprint of the set, standing and attaching walls, mudding the seams. Cutting and fitting trim.---Set Design instructor Frank Geremia

Dedication of The Haskell Wexler Endowed Chair in Documentary at USC School of Cinematic Arts. Looks like a full house to honor a great documentarian/cinematographer.----Cinematographer James Neihouse, ASC

Friend's Pics

Our first time at the Hollywood Bowl. Thought we'd make it a memorable one!---Colin Hart

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of our film "Finding Eden." Thank you to everyone at the Georgia Latino Film Festival for helping premiere our film. Onward to the next viewing in Orlando.---FBS Graduate Rodney Luis Aquino

Working at Raymond James Stadium---FBS Grad Alvin Renz

Global Peace Film Festival Sept 19 - 25

http://peacefilmfest.org/

Only a couple of days left in this Orlando Film Fest.

Dialogue Greatness

"There's no reason to become alarmed, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest of your flight. By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?"
Airplane! (1980)

Jonathan Davenport and I are proud to announce "The Rub" web series has been nominated in 3 categories in the upcoming Miami Web Fest: Best Directing, Best Mockumentary, and Best in Florida!

Come to the screening next Friday evening at 5:45pm. (http://miamiwebfest.com/schedule for details) --Kenny Beaumont

 

 

Friend's Pics

Checking out the "DRIVEN" footage from our Pikeville, KY shoot with Frank Soldridge behind the wheel of his SIQQ Corvette Stingray. What Drives You?---FBS Grad Rodney Luis Aquino

Saddened by the passing of Curtis Hanson. He inadvertently directed my path into filmmaking(and Spinotti) after seeing "LA Confidential" when I was young. My roots as a DP and my style is grounded in that movie specifically. Those of you who know me and work with me can see this image and see much of me. I was looking forward to thanking my list of heroes personally when some of this new work gets out, and he will be missed.---Leo Jaramillo

Radio

On Set Radio Etiquette

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): Be prepared by carrying a couple of extra radio batteries with you. If someone's go dead 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.

Film Crew Slang

"On a Bell "- When shooting on a Sound Stage, a bell will ring telling us:

One Ring-Rolling

Two Rings-Cut
Usually the Sound Recordist has control of the bell.