There are many filmmaking channels on TH-cam, but very few who really talk about these things and the more technical aspects that go into making a film. Thank you so much, and from someone in my home country as well.
Yeah this kind of topic coverage is rare. All the masterclasses I've seen so far paint in broad strokes. Then for screenwriting, there's a channel called Film Courage, but they tend to interview negative people or screenwriters who haven't actually been successful.
I’m studying film and this is the kind of thing they would talk about in lectures, probably a lot of people don’t want to watch it cause it’s too technical, but then that’s as far as they will get
In Canada we do a hybrid of the US and British system. Sparks are responsible for the power distribution, the lights and the stands for the lights. The grips are responsible for any of the lighting modifiers and their associated stands in addition to the other grip responsibilities.
Thank you for making this video! I know so many people who get the DP and the gaffers jobs confused (The DP solely operating the camera and the gaffer lights the entire movie).
Yes except the DP doesn't solely operate camera. They are in charge of the look of the film which includes camera and lighting. As mentioned in the video, DP are responsible for concept and design of lighting while the Gaffer initiates this vision through setting up the lights.
Thank you so much for making these! I'm in my early 30s and having some kind of career crisis and it's really helping me to think what I wanna do with my life going forward
I had the option of choosing ‘Gaffer' or ‘Lighting Technician', so I took the credit of LIGHTING TECHNICIAN. But my role as Gaffer was there as I had to work with others (Director/Director of Photography/producers) to get what we needed.
I’ve been enjoying your educative content so far. I hope you’ll be able to stay around as long as possible! Thanks again for the useful content. Stay safe
Its soo cool to learn about what goes on behind the scenes 👍 Thank you for your time & effort in making these videos ❤️ Hopefully I can put in to practice what I learn from your vids 😀
Interesting, I didn't know we had a different style here in America as far as the delegation of duties is concerned. So far I've only worked with smaller form projects but a "Spark" is not a term I've herd. Everything you described has been done by the grip team aside from tweaking, shaping and adjusting the lights.
Nice video. Here in Argentina we are closer to the british sistem of work. The another one would be non-viable for us. I would love a video about the role of the DIT in a shooting and the relationship with the DOP. A video about light continuity or raccord in a same escene would be perfect to. Saludos desde el sur!
"half silk = strong bounce source" :p weelllll I'm just teasing you ahah, great video on the role of the gaffer and collaboration with the DP, as always!
Fascinating! I had always heard of different crew systems based on the country, but never knew the difference. I have to say that I like how the British/commonwealth system sounds. It seems to make more sense.
I'd love to see one of these about the role of a producer. I've never really understood what they do... You're one of my favorite channels on youtube, thanks for doing what you do!
As a German i always chuckle when i read "Gaffer" in the end credits. Because in german the word "Gaffer" has a different meaning. It describes a person who stands around an accident or attack crime scene and just gawking and blocking the way for the first responders. Nobody likes Gaffer in crisis situations.
Beautifully explained. Thank you for this video. I have a question though ✋🏾 in this era of “solo filmmakers” how does one who finds him/herself doing it all for small personal/business projects determine which role they fit into in a large production?
I'm still confused though as to how much work a DP has to actually do. If the director decides camera positions and the gaffer does the lighting, what is left?
You can look at it like this: the DP is creatively responsible for the light and look in a given scene. The gaffer is the one who executes the lighting that the DP has in his/her head. Also very commonly (at least where I live) the DP is also the camera operator, and depending on how visual the director is (some aren't very much, others are), he also gets to decide the framing of the shot. The name says it actually: "director of photography", meaning responsible for the photography of the film.
Love this! Can you do Producer next? Would be cool to see the range on that, especially in the Indie space it seems like theres a slight difference between the two worlds
You have a very distinct UK accent. Is that London or somewhere in. Northern England? Oh South Africa! No wonder I couldn't pinpoint it. Keep up the good work
Just wanted to correct one thing: On US film sets (at least on the east coast) electrics absolutely have their own stands. You're right that they often borrow from grip world, as does the camera department, but Electrics normally have their own stands for most lights. You'll normally see one guy carry in the lighting fixture, followed by one guy with the tripod or stand, almost always from the same department.
Can you make a full time living working as a spark on film sets? I live next door to pinewood film studios, its been my dream to work on the film sets but still, no luck
There are many filmmaking channels on TH-cam, but very few who really talk about these things and the more technical aspects that go into making a film. Thank you so much, and from someone in my home country as well.
Yeah this kind of topic coverage is rare. All the masterclasses I've seen so far paint in broad strokes. Then for screenwriting, there's a channel called Film Courage, but they tend to interview negative people or screenwriters who haven't actually been successful.
I’m studying film and this is the kind of thing they would talk about in lectures, probably a lot of people don’t want to watch it cause it’s too technical, but then that’s as far as they will get
This is highly needed especially for people who are just getting into production with out any background in it 👏🏻👏🏻
In Canada we do a hybrid of the US and British system.
Sparks are responsible for the power distribution, the lights and the stands for the lights. The grips are responsible for any of the lighting modifiers and their associated stands in addition to the other grip responsibilities.
The quality at which you deliver information my friend… is unmatched. So much GREAT information
Finally I understand what the guy with the object with the white circle do
Please make a video about coverage and lighting, and how they adjust time !?
Not sure why I got so hype when you said South Africa! Represent!!
This series is INCREDIBLE. Keep them coming and THANK YOU
3:16 ah yes, the lucrative career of a Director of Hotography.
Thank you for making this video! I know so many people who get the DP and the gaffers jobs confused (The DP solely operating the camera and the gaffer lights the entire movie).
Yes except the DP doesn't solely operate camera. They are in charge of the look of the film which includes camera and lighting. As mentioned in the video, DP are responsible for concept and design of lighting while the Gaffer initiates this vision through setting up the lights.
The DP RARELY operates the camera, Slick.
Thank you so much for making these! I'm in my early 30s and having some kind of career crisis and it's really helping me to think what I wanna do with my life going forward
the stuff abut tracking the sun blew my mind
You are such a high quality and valuable source of information!
I'm loving this videos so much. Can you make a crew breakdown about the audio department?
Love this series! You should cover all the positions on a crew as they all are important! :)
Key Grip soon, please :) Love your work !!!
This is a very good breakdown of the Gaffer's role on set.
Extra ordinary please Continue these series
Really enjoying the Crew Breakdown series. I look forward to more videos.
yes, I enjoyed it sir. You were correct in everything you said. Nice one...
Thank you for this, please continue making more crew breakdown videos, its soo helpful.
Always a treasure content!
I had the option of choosing ‘Gaffer' or ‘Lighting Technician', so I took the credit of LIGHTING TECHNICIAN. But my role as Gaffer was there as I had to work with others (Director/Director of Photography/producers) to get what we needed.
Nicely done. I will show this to my students for a better explanation of what a gaffer is.
I’ve been enjoying your educative content so far.
I hope you’ll be able to stay around as long as possible!
Thanks again for the useful content.
Stay safe
Its soo cool to learn about what goes on behind the scenes 👍
Thank you for your time & effort in making these videos ❤️
Hopefully I can put in to practice what I learn from your vids 😀
Eric Messerschmitt just won the best cinematography oscar.
Which should have gone to Joshua James Richards
@@cinemanuggets24 ejem Sean Bobbit….
@@davidsanguinetti9063 I think Lachlan Milne but he didn't even get a nom :(
@@scottthomson641 he did an amazing excellent job in Minari and also in Love and Monsters
Please continue this series. This is awesome
Excellent. Informative. Finally, a youtube channel with a well written script!
Thank you for another excellent video. I would very much like to apply for the "Director of Hot-ography" position advertised at 3:13.
Awesome content man, I love your videos
Sounds satisfying to work on a set
these breakdowns of different roles are amazing. keep it up!
Love this video!! Excited to see more in the series :)
I really liked this series as I just enter to the film industry and would like to know moreeee Awesome Videoooo
Interesting, I didn't know we had a different style here in America as far as the delegation of duties is concerned. So far I've only worked with smaller form projects but a "Spark" is not a term I've herd. Everything you described has been done by the grip team aside from tweaking, shaping and adjusting the lights.
Nice video. Here in Argentina we are closer to the british sistem of work. The another one would be non-viable for us.
I would love a video about the role of the DIT in a shooting and the relationship with the DOP. A video about light continuity or raccord in a same escene would be perfect to.
Saludos desde el sur!
This is stellar work bro. Thank you for making these videos
Great video, keep the good work up!
"half silk = strong bounce source" :p weelllll
I'm just teasing you ahah, great video on the role of the gaffer and collaboration with the DP, as always!
I loved this. Maybe preproduction roles next?
This is soooooo dope. Very very impressive vid. Thanks
Such a good presentation of information... many thanks
Fascinating! I had always heard of different crew systems based on the country, but never knew the difference. I have to say that I like how the British/commonwealth system sounds. It seems to make more sense.
Appreciate the video, my future goal and really gives me the directions in which I need to go
is it possible if you can go over the different diffusion fabrics?
You should talk about the Making Of department :)
Thank you for this great video!
Greetings from Germany :)
I'd love to see one of these about the role of a producer. I've never really understood what they do... You're one of my favorite channels on youtube, thanks for doing what you do!
They are in charge of money.
Great video as always. But it would be nice to have a movie list at the end, like in your other videos.
Amazing video! Very valuable information! Thank you!
These videos are the best!
Fantastic breakdown!
In German, Gaffer means Gawker, so i was confused for a second why Gawkers would be needed on a set :D
to stroke the ego of the 'stars' :D
Please more of this series!
Excellent videos - you just got a new sub!
so detail, thank you for this video
The gaffer is the person who gets blamed for everything...love from the camera dept.
This is reeeeally helpful and good to know. Loved the video and please do more!!
Absolutely loved it
Fascinating video. New subscriber and looking forward to watching more. Thanks
As a DOP I'm absolutely laughing at the example of "bouncing an 18k off a 1/2 silk"
Could you make a video about Jarhead and how the oil field fire scenes were shot?
Yes
Loved this video, I had my team sit down and watch it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍
As a German i always chuckle when i read "Gaffer" in the end credits. Because in german the word "Gaffer" has a different meaning. It describes a person who stands around an accident or attack crime scene and just gawking and blocking the way for the first responders. Nobody likes Gaffer in crisis situations.
For some bad films this takes on a literal meaning.
This series is great! I really enjoy every episode of it.
I wanna be a Gaffer when I grow up
Great video. Now I know what the graters do for the cinematographers on set.
Beautifully explained. Thank you for this video. I have a question though ✋🏾 in this era of “solo filmmakers” how does one who finds him/herself doing it all for small personal/business projects determine which role they fit into in a large production?
Love this series
Man, I wish I had known this earlier. So benefit
well done mate. make video about every position. luv your content
Thanks for your time and energy for making this informative video👏👏👏
you made it very easy to understand! thanks dude!
Awesome ! Thank you
Nice video. Thank you.
Great video man very helpful
Your channel is so dope!!
I really like this kind of videos
Thank you!! Your videos help me a lot!
Very, very interesting, thanks!
This is how Jim Gaffigan got his start.
Too bad he met his end at the hands of his own son upon returning from helping a nice young man carry wine through a pocket dimension
excellent video
Thanks for the content. Very educative and helpful.
Your the best, thank u.
Very Useful
I'm still confused though as to how much work a DP has to actually do. If the director decides camera positions and the gaffer does the lighting, what is left?
You can look at it like this: the DP is creatively responsible for the light and look in a given scene. The gaffer is the one who executes the lighting that the DP has in his/her head. Also very commonly (at least where I live) the DP is also the camera operator, and depending on how visual the director is (some aren't very much, others are), he also gets to decide the framing of the shot. The name says it actually: "director of photography", meaning responsible for the photography of the film.
It's fun and educational
Love this! Can you do Producer next? Would be cool to see the range on that, especially in the Indie space it seems like theres a slight difference between the two worlds
2:30 It's that fucking animal Blundetto
Worth watching video so nice
what's the name of the movie at 2:32?
thank you !!!
thanks for Videos
Great video. Could you please do one about colorist?
Бро, спасибо за подробные объяснения, теперь я знаю, кто такой гаффер
You have a very distinct UK accent. Is that London or somewhere in. Northern England? Oh South Africa! No wonder I couldn't pinpoint it. Keep up the good work
Just wanted to correct one thing: On US film sets (at least on the east coast) electrics absolutely have their own stands. You're right that they often borrow from grip world, as does the camera department, but Electrics normally have their own stands for most lights. You'll normally see one guy carry in the lighting fixture, followed by one guy with the tripod or stand, almost always from the same department.
It's very usefull...thank you
Can you make a full time living working as a spark on film sets? I live next door to pinewood film studios, its been my dream to work on the film sets but still, no luck
Merci beaucoup !!