How to Determine the Appropriate Size for Your Film Crew
Determining the size of the film production crew that will work with you to bring your project from the idea stage to a full-fledged video that is being viewed and shared with others is tough. Just as you would take steps to plan how many writers and editors and graphic artists you need to fulfill […]
What is a Second Unit Director
The Second Unit Director is responsible for shooting various supplemental footage that complements the original footage. This includes establishing any major shots related to stunts, insertions or cutaways that make the film come together seamlessly. This individual works separately from the first unit which is responsible for overseeing initial footage capture. The second unit director […]
What is a Unit Publicist
The Unit Publicist is responsible for providing vital conduit in between the various members of production, cast, crew and media as the film shoot takes place. This role is also sometimes referred to as UP for short. The UPs work with several members of the team to ensure that publicity is procured and that all […]
What is a Property Master
The Property Master or Prop master is responsible for controlling various aspects of the property departments including production inventory, maintenance of props, allocation, and return of props and various budgeting needs. Property masters procure property for production, take care of props during the production, and ensure that all necessary property is available on-time and returned […]
What is a Visual Effects Director
The visual effects director or visual effects supervisor is responsible for producing computer generated images that make the video production more visually appealing and engaging. Even some of the lower budget films include some level of funding for basic visual effects in the post-production phase. The visual effects director is the creative voice behind these […]
What is a Transportation Coordinator
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for managing the transportation department and overseeing the transportation needs of the film crew and staff. This individual employs one or two transportation managers that work to manage the use of transportation vehicles that get staff and crew plus equipment from place to place. The transportation coordinator must have knowledge […]
How to Master Being a Freelance Videographer
How to Master Being a Freelance Videographer Becoming a freelance videographer and actually making money off your hobby is a dream for many but only becomes a reality for a select few who work hard to keep clients happy. While customer service is key when running a freelance business of any sort, professional videography requires […]
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Director of Photography
Freelance Director of Photography rates vary greatly depending on the type of video production, location, and individual needs of the project. That’s why it’s normal if you’ve been wondering “How much does it cost to hire a director of photography?” Generally, the overall cost associated with DOP rates vary depending on the amount of experience […]
What is a Production Caterer
The production caterer is responsible for delivering the food that keeps the film crew satisfied and fed. Otherwise, with long work hours, the film crew would not be able to eat or they would have to take lengthy amounts of time off to leave the production and obtain breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks. The production […]
What is a Leadman
The Leadman works in the art department to ensure that the swing gang or set dressers have appropriately placed the decorations on set in preparation for principal photography and to ensure the timely clearing of the set when the scene has wrapped. The Leadman works under the supervision of the set decorator and reports to […]