A Teen’s Guide to the Film Set: Teen Actor Rules You Must Know

Whether you’re a teen that’s considering a role in the film industry or you’re a film producer that’s considering whether or not to hire a teen actor. Knowing the rules which apply to teen actors in the film industry will be important. Teens considering a role in film or television must be prepared to follow […]

What is a “Runner” on Film Sets?

Film sets are full of working crew members that have various roles and responsibilities. Throughout the typical production you’ll find runners, cinematographers, the Director, and many other working crew members actively engaging in their responsibilities on the set and behind-the-scenes of the production. But, exactly what is a runner on film sets? And what does […]

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Film Set?

Building a film set for a shoot on location can have varied production and construction costs that you may not even consider if you’ve never been involved in this type of project before. There’s everything from the hourly cost of the production designer to the cost of location rental and individual costs associated with the actual […]

What is a Dolly Grip & What Role Do they Perform on Set?

When exploring “what is a dolly grip”? You discover, that they are responsible for operating the camera dolly on the film set. This individual works with the camera operator and the camera assistant to ensure they get to where they need to be on the film set in order to capture footage during the specified […]

What is a Production Manager, and What’s Their Job on the Film Set?

Production managers work on behalf of the Producer and Line Producer to provide support for a wide range of day-to-day production decisions on the set. These individuals are in charge of making decisions on the most efficient and economic means of scheduling film shoots and ensuring the business contracts for those on the film crew […]

What is a Costumer & What Role Do they Perform on Set?

During pre-production, you are sometimes asked “what is a costumer?”. Simply put, a costumer works in the costume department of the film crew and is responsible for assisting the costume designer. The costumer works during pre-production and is available during the production process as needed as well as to deliver wardrobes to the appropriate set location or stage […]

Top 10 Grip Gear Tools for New York Film Grips

The grip’s job is to handle the lighting and rigging on the set and we know that’s no easy task. Understanding what it takes to adjust gear on set without disrupting the production or causing harm on the set is just one aspect that the grip has to be concerned about. With this in mind, […]

What is a Color Timer & What Role Do They Have on the Film Set?

The Color Timer is responsible for manipulating the color of a scene to ensure consistency throughout each shot. This is also called Color Correction or Color Grading. The Color Timer works with the Director of Photography to ensure that all colors on the screen remain consistent throughout the production, from beginning to end, despite any […]

What is a Negative Cutter & What Role Do They Have on the Film Set?

The Negative Cutter is responsible for matching the original camera negatives back to the workprint so that prints can be made out of the negatives. We don’t see as many negative cutters in film production today because digital cameras and digital finishing has put an end to the use of film, but some still work […]