@@shamarsmith4101 don't know much about the newyork environment or what types of shows you're on, but as far as dressing goes and really any position I've been in (camera, lx, grips, setdec) as long as you're always willing to learn, listening to your leads, and working hard/fast even when off set. You'll keep getting hired back, and from there tell people where you want to go and they'll help you get there. Things like getting in a habit of reading the script and owning your own kit help too. (Sidenote) if you're just looking for the work at the moment try to get on as a union permitty and generally there's a Facebook group or something with each department where people will post asap calls via non union work.
@@peinismine no prior training, but I did have a good understanding of set etiquette. First job was all luck, but contacting people you know in the industry is recommended.
This is really helpful for me, I have 2 questions 1. How much money do u make a year (if u don't mind me asking) And 2. Where do u go/ what do u do to get into set dressing ?
I work part time so it's hard to gauge yearly. Union rates for set dressers are around $24 an hour in Canada. I got in because of people I knew through film school. But a way to start is to look up what shows are filming in your area (for Vancouver you can use the DGC website) and start contacting productions. It's much easier if you know someone in film otherwise you may have to start as a PA
Hey your tutorial was very helpful, im about to start working in this industry and was wondering if there was anything I should brush up on before starting. Ex. Installing light fixtures, outlets,etc...
Just started as an onset dresser in Vancouver, fun stuff!
Is there any advise you can give someone who is looking for work as a set dresser I’m working on getting into studio 52 in New York
@@shamarsmith4101 don't know much about the newyork environment or what types of shows you're on, but as far as dressing goes and really any position I've been in (camera, lx, grips, setdec) as long as you're always willing to learn, listening to your leads, and working hard/fast even when off set. You'll keep getting hired back, and from there tell people where you want to go and they'll help you get there. Things like getting in a habit of reading the script and owning your own kit help too. (Sidenote) if you're just looking for the work at the moment try to get on as a union permitty and generally there's a Facebook group or something with each department where people will post asap calls via non union work.
Did you need any prior training to be a set dresser? And how were you able to get into the industry?
@@peinismine no prior training, but I did have a good understanding of set etiquette. First job was all luck, but contacting people you know in the industry is recommended.
@@ethanjsands7610 I want to get into the industry but I’m not sure where to start. Did u start off as a PA??
Day playing!!!!
This is very educational.
Great Video. What do you have in your tool kit and what do you use the most?
I love this! Very informative
what is in your tool kit
I like your video!
This is really helpful for me, I have 2 questions 1. How much money do u make a year (if u don't mind me asking) And 2. Where do u go/ what do u do to get into set dressing ?
I work part time so it's hard to gauge yearly. Union rates for set dressers are around $24 an hour in Canada. I got in because of people I knew through film school. But a way to start is to look up what shows are filming in your area (for Vancouver you can use the DGC website) and start contacting productions. It's much easier if you know someone in film otherwise you may have to start as a PA
Also do I need any qualifications like experience or a degree or anything?
Hey your tutorial was very helpful, im about to start working in this industry and was wondering if there was anything I should brush up on before starting. Ex. Installing light fixtures, outlets,etc...
I work as a set dresser in New York and make 40 an hour.
Marcus Glover any help on how I can get started? I’m in nyc.
There's usually gang bosses between the lead person and the dressers
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