Transcript Set Ettiquette - Regent University

Set Etiquette
“Jesse & Naomi” Spring 2015
Commitment
 You may have a particular motivation for your
participation in this film.
 For whatever reason you've decided to commit to
the film shoot, you've made an important
commitment. What you do from this point
forward can significantly impact the entire shoot
and your own future reputation for better or worse.
Priorities
The way we treat other people must be the
highest priority in every communication that
we have with others.
The stranger who wants to know what
you're filming, the department head that
stresses out -- these people require our
utmost love, tolerance and patience.
It is important not to forget people in the
process of making a film.
Schedule
 There is no getting sick in
production! You are expected to
show up every day on time.
 Try to keep your schedule open for
the unexpected. It is sometimes
necessary to reschedule shooting
days because of an unforeseen and
variable such as the weather.
 You are not to miss class for this
production.
Preparation
 You should be researching
and increasing your
understanding of your
position on the crew.
 You should be
accomplishing all of the
tasks involved in preproduction (if applicable),
and meeting with other
members in your
department to make sure
you're completely
prepared before the shoot.
Attitude
 During filming, your attitude
should be positive and
accommodate zero tolerance
for mediocrity.
 There is a constant battle
between “Let's hurry, and
"Let's get this right, whatever
it takes."
 Efficiency or perfection is
emphasized.
 It is a safe bet that with your
increased ability to do your
job both fast and well will
come more job offers.
Attitude
We admire and
appreciate crew people
who radiate enthusiasm
about their work, who
speak well of others,,
who excellent work, and
encourage it in others.
Strive to be like these
people. Work hard, do
you job well, and that will
bring glory to God.
A Typical Day
 Because everyone has an integral
role in the film's production, the
crew’s productivity depends on
each person being on time each
day, be on time.
 Once you arrive on the set, you
are required to check in with the
2nd AD, who will record your
arrival time on the production
report.
 Then report to your department
head to begin your day.
A Typical Day
 Stay in your department.
 Focus on the shot at hand or the next one.
 Stand by ready to do your job, even if you have nothing to
do at the moment.
 Midday the 1st AD calls Lunch - the camera team, sound
team, director, and script supervisor go through the lunch
line first.
The Day
 While on set, all departments are
represented - inform the 2nd or 1st AD
before walking away.
 In some cases if you are a grip, then you
would inform the Key Grip what you are
doing. No one leaves the camera area
without doing this.
 All departments must be represented at
all times on set.
 Make sure before you get a CALL
SHEET,
 Check out with the 2nd AD - the time you
leave will be recorded on the production
report.
What To Wear
Sneakers or work
shoes
No open-toed shoes
or heels
Comfortable, casual
Dress for weather
Quiet on Set!
 Professional film sets are very quiet.
 You should only be talking to other
crew about the work at hand, and
then in a hushed tone.
 You may hear the 2nd AD call, “First
team on set: - actors are now
arriving on set.
 Remember to have your cell phones
on SILENT, not vibrate.
Location Etiquette
 When you are guests in
someone's home or institution,
be careful about your mood and
conduct.
 Check with production to make
sure that use of the washrooms
or kitchen has been cleared with
the owner.
 There is a no smoking, no
drinking of alcoholic beverages
rule for the cast and crew of any
Regent picture. As Regent
students we expect you to hold
to these standards.
Set Behavior/Conflicts
 Follow the biblical guidelines in
Matthew 18 for confrontation.
 Bring your concern to the person
involved in the gentlest, most
loving way you can.
 Do it off the set.
 Approach the individual privately.
Set Behavior/Resolutions
 If the problem persists, then
bring the issue to the attention
of proper authority.
 Never bring the problem to a
third party's attention before
confronting the individual
involved (gossip).
 Never confront with an
attitude of anything less
than genuine kindness
and caring.
What Not To Do
 Don’t stand around talking with your friends, this is not social
time, it’s work time.
 Don’t use your cell phone, unless directed to do something for
your job on it.
 Don’t touch or move set pieces.
 Don’t touch or move any equipment, if you are not in that
department.
 Don’t ask anyone for an autograph.
 Don’t disturb the actors or director.
 Don’t leave set without informing the proper person.
Set Lingo
 Lock it up – All traffic that may cross frame is stopped
and the 1st AD is about to call the shot.
 New Deal – The shot is now complete and the crew is
moving to another shot.
 Working – term used when someone calls for
something to be done, like maybe the Key Grip calls for
a flag. One of the grips would call “working” so
everyone knows it is getting done, and who is doing it.
Set Lingo
 Rehearsing and – Used by the 1st AD to signal
everyone to be quiet because a rehearsal of the shot is
beginning.
 Back in, or We’re back – The meal is over and
everyone is to start working right away.
 The Martini – The last shot of the day.
 The Abbey Singer – The second to last shot of the day.
 Hot Set – if you are told it’s a hot set, don’t touch
anything on the set, this means it’s properly ready for
filming.
Walkie-Talkie Etiquette
 Almost everyone on set gets a walkie-talkie.
 Channel 1 - the open channel that everyone listens on.
 This is the channel the 1st AD will call the shot on.
Sometimes it’s even used for cues in the middle of a
shot.
 Needs to be kept open,
 Not for conversation.
 Use your name to identify
Yourself.
 Acknowledge if someone
calls you.
Walkie-Talkie Etiquette
 Bob: Mary
 Mary: Go for Mary
 Bob: Mary this is Bob, go to 4 (meaning go to channel 4,
so they can have a private conversation)
 Mary: Copy. Going to 4.
 They have their conversation, then at the end, whoever
finishes first says:
 Bob: Copy, going back to 1.
 Mary: Copy, back to 1.
Walkie-Talkie Etiquette
 Keep you your voice low over the walkie.
 Always “copy” a command. Silence on radios
worries people because they assume you didn’t
hear them.
 If someone higher up than you runs out of a battery
or their walkie breaks, give them yours and go find
a working one.
Walkie-Talkie Language
 10-1 – to go to the bathroom Ex: “Mary, I’m 10-1”
 10-4 – understood the message
 20 - location; as in, Ex: “Bob, what’s your 20?”
 Copy – used to show that a message was heard AND
understood
 Eyes on… – said when a person or object is spotted.
Can be a question, “Does anyone have eyes on the
camera tape?” or a statement, “I’ve got eyes on Mary.”
Walkie-Talkie Language
 Flying In – said when a person or object is on the way
to set
 Go for [name] – a call or response for somebody
specific on the radio.
 Radio Check or Walkie check – a call that warrants a
response such as “good check” if heard by another crew
 Stand By – Lets another person know that one is too
busy to respond at the moment
Prayer
Stay in prayer throughout the
shoot, for your health, others
health, God’s hand on the
production.