Film Crew Slang

Subjective Angle: Slightly different than a Point Of View (POV) shot. A subjective angle shows the point of viewpoint of a specific person in the film. Common examples are the view through binoculars or a gun site.

2 special anniversaries!

Exactly 70 years ago today, Casablanca premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York. Please join us in sharing this image across Facebook in tribute to one of the greatest movies of all time.  Just one of the many great films we show in our class!  Also Happy 90th birthday to the HOLLYWOOD sign.  Like everything and everyone else in Hollywood it's getting a facelift!

Camera sells for millions

http://www.photography-news.com/2012/11/leica-m3d-camera-used-by-picassos.html

Madonna Concert in Miami--contributed by Jay Shropshire

 

IMAX camera on Libra stabilization head suspended from the boat's on-board crane.
Contributed by cinematographer James Neihouse

Film Crew Lingo

Macro lens- A specialized lens that extends far enough to bring very close objects into focus. A good macro lens may reproduce and image at a 1:1 ratio.

IMAX camera prepped on Libra head for great white shark shoot.
Contributed by cinematographer  James L. Neihouse

This is HILARIOUS!! And after reading it a couple times, I have to think that Tom Hanks really did type this out himself! This is his type of humor...I love it!

Contributed by Full Sail Grad Christopher J. Miller

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.

Film Crew Slang

High Key- An overall brightly lit scene with few shadows. Low contrast.
Low Key- High contrast lighting with many shadows and areas of darkness.

Director of Photography James Neihouse shooting Endeavour for "HUBBLE 3D" IMAX feature documentary.

Walkie Talkie 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)".
* 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.

Contributed by Joe Wheeler

Contributed by Full Sail Grad Jay Shropshire

Film Crew Slang

Tech Scout- No it is not a nerdy Boy Scout! A Tech Scout is the process of going to a potential shoot location to figure out the logistics and details of how to best accomplish the shots. Key Department Heads from the crew will go together...UPM, DP, Gaffer, Key Grip, Transportation Captain and any others that are needed. In photography and video it is sometimes referred to as a Site Survey.

Film Crew Slang

"Golden Time"- Double (x2) Overtime pay. This is a Production Manager's nightmare! Crew loves it of course. It's been a very long day and now... $$$$ Cha-Ching!!!

Dialogue Greatness

Addams Family Values(1993)-Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
(Gomez Adams referring to a girl popping out of the cake at a bachelor party)
-"Was she in there before you baked it?"

Contributed Steadicam Operator and Full Sail Graduate Tim Yoder 

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

Friend's Pics

Jeff Hart shooting with an Arri Alexa & Optimo ---Contributed by Jeff Hart

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?"