Happy Halloween--Writer/Director Kenny Beaumont and Family

Before there was A Nightmare on Elm Street, before Alien there was "The Tingler" (1959). A parasite that attaches to your spine causing hallucinatory nightmares that kill you. It grows stronger when you are afraid. This film is a classic from the mind of horror director/producer William Castle. When the film came out there was also a device attached to seats in some movie theaters called Percepto! which when activated by onscreen action violently vibrated your seat. How cool is that?

October

October is my favorite time for being a movie fan/geek. There are so many crazy films from present and past available with just the click of your hand on the remote. I just watched Roman Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967). Comedy horror at it's best well before Shawn of the Dead. What is also great is the European title for this film Pardon Me, But Your Fangs Are In My Neck!  Stay tuned for more.

I kinda love all the things hidden just out of frame in this shot - watch out for the boom when you shift.---Cinematographer Eduardo Fierro

Rob Tuscani

Film Crew Slang

Bump: A bump is a one-time pay bonus offered to a crew member for a specialty service performed such as a stunt, operating special equipment or being a Special Business Extra.

Special Business Extra: An extra who has been coached by the director to perform a specific action during a scene. They might be answering a telephone, dropping an item, guarding a door etc. In the credits you will see them listed as Policeman#1 or Man on Phone etc.

Extra: Actors who may walk around or appear in a scene but do not speak on screen. They are background and some may mime speaking.

Friend's Pics

I took this photo right before we started our screening yesterday. Over 10 years of hustling to get to this point. Free jobs, pack your camera in your car jobs, favor jobs, jobs in the desert, jobs through the night, gaffing for other DP's, working in photo as an assistant, working as a PA, getting coffee for others, relationships, lost time with my kids, upsetting the Union, Joining the Union, paying to stay in the Union, making other people successful, recognizing your Achilles heels and developing them. All those pounds of flesh we threw into the fire. This circuitous route has led us here, to this screening room, screening our movie as tears roll down the faces of the some of the most elite powerbrokers in the film business as they expeditiously determine what is next. The buzz, that lightness knowing, there wasn't anymore you could do, that you put it out there on the line not for just this movie but for your entire life.----Cinematographer Leo Jaramillo

Today was hard.
But I am happy with what we got.---Cinematographer Eduardo Fierro

Well I think I did well.
For not having the right tools.
Helping my friend do her Opera Prima. Good job so far 😜💥👊🏼💪🏼 Jena Rice "Me, You and Gasoline"

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.