COVERAGE AND RESPONSIBILITY All projects approved by Production Administration are covered by the school’s insurance policy. In the event of an insurance claim (theft, damaged equipment, third party property damage) the student filmmaker is responsible for a standard deductible. Standard
Dialogue In Moving Vehicles
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
Special Effects or Mechanical Effects
SPECIAL EFFECTS OR MECHANICAL EFFECTS The use of special effects can enhance any production. Effects can range from something as small as the use of breakaway glass to a huge fireball. No matter the size of the effect, care must be taken and
Do’s and Don’ts
BEFORE THE SHOOT Be honest with your actors about what the shoot will require of them. Set expectations early and clearly about your rehearsal schedule and any sensitive or physically challenging work that will be required of them. DURING THE
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
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