Creating a Short Film: 06 Working on Set

Get an insider's perspective on the movie-making process. Learn about the roles different crew members play on set, and how to deal with delays, continuity issues, props, and more.

Introduction

• About this training series
• "The Assurance"
• Working on a film set

1. Common Crew Members

• 1st AD
• Cinematographer (DP)
• Gaffer
• 1st AC
• Grips
• Sound mixer
• Production designer
• Production assistants
• 2nd AD
• Scrip supervisor
• Data wrangler
• Best boy

2. Film Production Basics

• Our production schedule
• Sending out call sheets
• Practicing on-set etiquette
• Practicing on-set safety
• The filmmaking workflow
• "Calling" the shot
• Using a slate

3. Continuity

• The importance of continuity
• Creating video village
• Using a script supervisor
• Using a production photographer

4. Keeping the Crew Happy

• Communicating with the crew
• Having craft services
• Feeding the crew well
• Regarding crew breaks
• Keeping up the mood on set
• How long should the day be?
• Networking on set

5. Our Big Resets

• Dealing with unexpected weather
• Canceling the night shoot
• Rescheduling the night shoot
• Changing the day on the fly

6. Working with Props

• What are props?
• Adding to the scene with props
• Building torches
• Ensuring safety around fire

7. Preparing to Shoot

• Dressing the set
• Dressing the cast
• Using makeup

8. Special Effects Makeup

• Working with special effects makeup
• Creating a deathly pallor
• Adding wounds
• Creating rashes and burns
• Testing makeup on camera

Conclusion

• Previewing the next course
• Final thoughts