Dialogue Greatness

“Dear Lillian, soon I hope to take you on a Caribbean cruise, where we can hold hands on a soft summer's evening and watch that old Jamaican moon. Why that old Jamaican will be mooning us, I have no idea.”
   ----Roland T. Flakfizer (John Tuturro) in "Brain Donors", 1992

“I once stole a pornographic book that was printed in Braille. I used to rub the dirty parts.”
  ---Fielding Mellish (Woody Allen) in "Bananas", 1971  

Film of the Week

Vietnam Documentary

Currently viewing The Anderson Platoon (1967) directed by Indochine War veteran Pierre Schoendoerffer. Shot in Vietnam in1966, it is a portrait of 33 GIs led by black West Point graduate Lieutenant Joseph Anderson.  Schoendoerffer follows them for 6 weeks through search and destroy missions, downtime and back in again. It won the 1967 Academy Award for Documentary Feature and several other prestigious awards including Cannes.

On set--contributed by Petey Pete

"The Story of Film: An Odyssey" showing on Turner Classic Movies

http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/650688|0/The-Story-of-Film-An-Odyssey-Mondays-Tuesdays-in-September.html

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.
* 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.

Film Crew Slang

Vanities- A term sometimes used by the crew to describe the folks in charge of hair and make up.

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Friend's Pics

INT. WIDE -DAY. "A group of people discussing various things about something nonspecific that they have with them." Shooting at 9pm, has to look like bright sunny day---Cinematographer Leo Jaramillo

Film Slang

Magic Hour – the time right before sunrise or after sunset where the sky is somewhat dark but still illuminated. Magic Hour only lasts about 20 minutes despite its name.

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GTA V Most Expensive Video Game in History - Budget More than ... WCCFtech

In fact if GTA V would have been a movie it would be the Second Highest Budgeted Film in the History of Film. Thats right GTA V Most Expensive Video Game ...

Tom checking out the shot-----Swani Swan

Started today off shooting at the Grand Canyon. Amazing views, beautiful in every direction! I need stronger sunscreen--Swani Swan

Dialogue Greatness

“Attention. Here's an update on tonight's dinner. It was veal. I repeat, veal. The winner of tonight's mystery meat contest is Jeffrey Corbin who guessed ‘some kind of beef.’”

 Bill Murray (as Tripper) in "Meatballs"(1979)

Friend's Pics

Dave Chmela working his magic---Cinematoghrapher Robert Tuscani

Dialogue Greatness

"Cleanse them. Cleanse the world of their ignorance and sin. Bathe them in the crimson of ... am I on speakerphone?" — Mordecai (Tim Zarn)---"The Cabin in the Woods" 2012

Pool Job!--FBS Graduate Jay Shropshire

Ang Lee's Next Film Is A 3D Drama About Boxing History Cinema Blend

Before we get too concerned that the film will just be a bunch of disconnected boxing reenactments, Deadline says Peter Morgan is on board to write the script; ...

Proud to Announce my short film titled " Whites Only" is an official selection to the Catalina Film festival.

Dates September 18 - 22 in LA. Catalina Island to be exact. Come support.---FBS Grad Petey Sylvert

"Hershey's Chocolate Syrup..."FBS Grad Jay Shropshire

I don't know which I'm more excited about. Shooting Steve Martin today or Oreo's new "Mega Stuff" cookie---Louis Normandin,FBS Graduate

Friend's Pics

Still on set. Long day---FBS Grad Petey Pete Sylvert