I usually do the slate, or clapperboard, when I am on set. Here is a behind the scenes video from the film “Inglourious Basterds”, where Geraldine Brezca, 2nd Assistant Camera, and her clapperboard are the stars! Geraldine Brezca, 2nd Assistant Camera, is known as Tarantino’s Camera Angel. She’s a doll. And she needs a fan … More Inglourious Basterds – “Camera Angel” Clapper | YouTube
Introduction As a blogger, I am always thinking of the next few subjects to write about. So here is how I got to today’s subject. My usual assignment on set is to operate the slate (also known as the clapper). I was wondering about the official “industry” job title of the person operating the … More Film Production: The Camera Crew
Tawanna B. Smith, of Mom’s Guide to Travel and MGT Travel Media, is a great proponent of using video to get the message out for your business or passion. She is definitely a fan of live video streaming, but recorded videos can be equally useful. She has a show on Facebook Live, “The Process with … More Support our #entrepreneurs: “The Process with Tawanna B. Smith”
The linked-to article in my post originally appeared on the Social Triggers website, How to Find Your Voice – And Own It, by Derek Halpern. I have been at this blog for a few months. My blog is important to me, because it is the way I will find my voice. That is not enough. Will … More How to Find Your Voice – And Own It | Social Triggers
As filming of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage” resumes (2/18/17), this time we are indoors. This was the first indoor scene filmed. The room being used was converted into a classroom at the Police Academy. This is an example of “set dressing”. The room already has a mounted whiteboard. Tables and chairs had to be put … More Support our #filmmakers: My Day On Set of Sharrie Mccain’s “Collision Envisage”: All About Set Dressing (Updated)
Introduction Akia Garnett is an International Branding Influencer who has been providing her services for many years. She was the first person I spoke to at length about corporate and personal branding. She is one of my influencers who got me thinking about personal branding and how it could apply to me. Q&A: I posed … More Support our #entrepreneurs: Meet Akia Garnett (Updated)
This post originally appeared in StudioBinder website, 3 ways To Smartly Work With Difficult People On Set, by Shant Kiraz I have been on a working set and I have observed it is difficult enough just following the normal process of production – which involves blocking, setup, repeated takes just to get through even a … More 3 Ways To Smartly Work With Difficult People On Set | Studio Binder
Introduction I have wondered exactly what constitutes an independent (indie) film, and how to know that a film is an indie. Hard to tell just by watching a film. At the start we may see on screen the familiar theme of a well-known studio, such as Universal. Following that are shown one or more other companies. … More “La La Land” is an Indie! What IS an Independent film?
You know I have made many connections through social media. This post spotlights four projects by my connections. Danielle Earle’s “Brooklyn Is In Love” “Brooklyn is in Love” starts out with a shocking event and takes off from there as the characters deal with what has transpired. An interesting group of people work through their … More Support our #filmmakers: Spotlight: Four Projects by My Connections (Updated)
This post originally appeared in No Film School website, 4 Key Elements to Writing a Strong Film Treatment & Why it Matters, by Patrick Biesemans Filmmakers and writers for the screen, the “treatment” is very important. In the lifecycle of a film, a “treatment” is a document that precedes the actual screenplay. In this post, … More 4 Key Elements to Writing a Strong Film Treatment & Why it Matters | No Film School
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