The Crew Corner

The Technical Handshake: Cross-Department Synergy
The Technical Handshake: Cross-Department Synergy
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No department on a film crew operates on an island. Over the last day or two on sets around the world, countless technical challenges have arisen that required immediate, cross-departmental... Read more
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The Art of the Setup: Mastering On-Set Efficiency
The Art of the Setup: Mastering On-Set Efficiency
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A film set is a place where minutes equal thousands of dollars. Over the last few days on locations everywhere, thousands of crew members have felt the immense pressure that... Read more
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The Importance of the Final Wrap Call
The Importance of the Final Wrap Call
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No matter how difficult or complicated a production day has been, the final announcement over the radio always erases the stress instantly. Over the last twenty-four hours across countless sets,... Read more
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Night filming shift
The Unspoken Bond of the Night Shift
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There is a very distinct feeling that takes over a movie set once the clock passes midnight. Over the last few days on locations worldwide, hundreds of crews have watched... Read more
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The Hidden Logistics of Moving Location
The Hidden Logistics of Moving Location
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The only thing more demanding than setting up a massive production is having to pack it all up and move it down the street in the middle of the day.... Read more
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The Morning Hustle: Navigating the First Hour of the Call Sheet
The Morning Hustle: Navigating the First Hour of the Call Sheet
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The first hour of any production day is a masterclass in organized chaos. Over the last few days on locations everywhere, thousands of crew members have stepped out of their... Read more
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