WHAT IS A LOCATION? The slug line in the script, or heading of each scripted scene which should include Int./Ext. Set or Location and Day/Night, describes a “set”. Sets are either on stage, back lot or on location. There are local locations (those places within commuting distance) and distant locations (those places
Dangers To Avoid On Set
COMMON WAYS YOU CAN INJURE YOURSELF ON A FILM SET Falling Falls are the single most common injury-producing accident on film sets. Often these falls are the result of haste and/or not utilizing proper safety measures such as fall restraint
The Assistant Director
THE ROLE OF THE A.D. The AD is responsible for all on-set logistics and for keeping the production on schedule. The AD makes it possible for the Director – and everyone else on set – to do their job. A good AD creates
On Set Best Practices
SET ETIQUETTE Learn by Doing As a new production student one of the best places to learn about making movies is on other students’ sets. You can (and should) volunteer as a Production Assistant, which is an entry-level position. This role
Clearances
Copyrights, Clearances, and Releases Public screening of your project requires that it be “cleared” so that you do not have to defend yourself from lawsuits brought by injured parties. You must have permission to use what belongs to someone else – that is – their likeness, their personal property
Script Supervisors
SCRIPT SUPERVISORS Students planning an advanced production should give serious consideration to securing the services of a Script Supervisor for their project. Almost all scripts are shot “out of continuity” yet when edited together they must make continuous verbal and visual sense. The
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