HOW TO SHOOT IN A MOVING CAR Scenes involving dialogue between characters inside a moving vehicle are difficult to shoot. Even MOS (non sync sound) shots inside a car presents serious challenges. If your scene must be shot in a moving vehicle you should
Production Trucks
SAFETY AND RENTALS As part of the Production Safety Program, it is strongly recommended that all SFTV students working on productions receive the Truck Loading Safety Badge (see the Safety Badge section of this handbook). This is especially important for
Generators and GFCI Breakers
GENERATORS WHEN DO I NEED A GENERATOR? You will need one when electrical power is either not available or inadequate. For example, in remote areas such as deserts, mountains, and forests. Older private dwellings and buildings with minimal electrical service, antiquated wiring, or where the
Scene Shop Policy
SCENE SHOP POLICY Access to the Scene shop is restricted to Scene Shop Graduate Assistant, the student workers and the Technical Staff. Students are not allowed to operate the power tools in the Scene shop. The Graduate TA will operate the equipment for you when available or previously arranged. Students are allowed to check out sanders,
Scene Shop Contact
CONTACT Aaron Dowell, Technical Coordinator Office: COM 131 Office Phone: 310 338 5178 Office email: Aaron Dowell Nikolai DeBrito, Sceneshop Manager Phone: 541.360.9956 Office email: ndebrito@lion.lmu.edu
SFTV Prop Shop and Scene Shop
SERVICES Props and Scene Shop Props are held on the Film Stage (ComArts 125). To check out props or set dressing you must complete the Props Rental Form and have it signed by Production Administration. You may check out props
Complete L&G Gear List
Complete Grip and Electric List as of Fall 2024 TUNGSTEN FRESNELS LED LIGHTS HMI QUASARS LIGHTING KITS SPACELITE KINO FLO CHIMERAS BOUNCES GRIP IRON PRODUCTION SUPPORT CARTS RAGS CABLE DIMMERS C-STANDS STANDS POWER DISTRIBUTION SNOOTS SLIDERS FLAGS SCRAPS SAND/SHOT BAGS
HOW THE LIGHTING AND GRIP LOTTERY WORKS
The SFTV Lighting and Grip Lottery has different guidelines than the Camera Department Lottery. L&G Lottery takes place every Thursday around 12:00 pm. You need not be present to participate. Every project that’s scheduled on the SFTV Production Schedule will
Lighting & Grip Trucks and Generators
PRODUCTION TRUCKS, GENERATORS, AND GFCI BREAKERS Please note that some of our equipment requires a truck with a hydraulic lift gate. Some equipment also requires the use of a film generator to operate. If you plan on getting carts, you must get a truck
Lighting & Grip Financial Responsibility
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Reserving equipment or the sound stages is the same as renting gear from a rental house or booking a location. You are expected to treat our gear with care and respect and leave the stages as you found