Enjoyed this episode! Good to see Film Riot talk about lower roles on TV/film sets, not enough indie-filmmakers realise that working as lower roles on bigger/professional productions is a great way to one day getting to where you want to be. I made the choice about a year ago to start working as a camera trainee on TV dramas and films instead of DOPing unpaid short films and it's possibly the best decision I've ever made. I still DOP shorts when I can but working in the camera department on professional shoots has taught me more about cinematography than shooting stuff on a Canon 5D ever did!
Yup, the awareness that as a crew member you're up for some physical work with no creativity involved whatsoever! (unless you're a DP, director, actor or a screenwriter)
This episode came out LITERALLY right as my college class was covering this subject...that can't be a coincidence!I feel a bond between us that cannot be broken :)
Ryan, I want to thank you all from Film Riot for making very good stuff that makes me smile everytime and in the same time learn a lot about this lovely industry. Cheers! Keep it up.
Wow, came back from my first Camera PA job today. 2nd AC had to go so they delegated the role to me, and turns out I was doing okay from what the video says. I thought the 1st AC not giving me the lens was him being a hard ass, but it's just etiquette. Woops! He's a cool dude though. Really great video, I'ma do so much better tomorrow!
Thank you so much for this video. As a director, the biggest help to me onset is when I can trust those around me to know their job, so I don't have to worry about anything but what I'm supposed to be doing. Cheers.
nicely done I've been a career 2nd AC for about 11 years and I was surprised how in depth you've gotten. The job of course does get a lot more in depth but this was a great start. The way I always look at it the AC's job is kind of like being the Mother Bear to the Cub (Camera + Gear).
this was probably one of the most helpful and informational videos you guys have released in a long time. thanks and great job! I'm loving the return to film riot!
....Dang, there's so much to making a film, I'm glad I'm learning what everyone does through this channel, not just the main 5's (Director, Screenwriter, cinematographer, Producer, Actors)
These are as entertaining as the are instructional. Even though I will never get a job as an AC, I love learning all this good "techie" stuff of how the films I so love are actually made! Thanks guys!!!
YES! This is the next phase of Film Riot! A complete film school of terminology/guides to practical shooting. Bravo sirs! I say Bravo! (Todd is the greatest! What's he currently working on?)
In addition to what Justin said about sound mixers, I can tell you that as a DIT/Data Wrangler, I have formed parasocial relationships relationship with the clapper loader.
Thanks for this super awesome episode, Ryan! I loved seeing Todd again haha. (PS - I just ordered some Rokinon Cine Primes yesterday, and seeing yours got me giddy.) 2:53 - poop
5:38 Tip nr 3 doesn't work with beginner actors, they will look all the time at lines, better tell them e.g. to stay next to door, and then move next to dishwasher ;)
getting that DP nod is now my new life goal, i have no experience working in any movie related field and had never considered. hell i don't even know what a DP is!
wow, that was soooo goooood!!! give me more of those videos! i need them... for reasons... (i'm serious by the way... i didn't know anything you told me in that video!)
This was a fantastic tutorial. REALLY good video on your part. I know the proper lens swap procedure, but I've never zero'd out a lens. What's the purpose of this?
If you don't open the lens wide up the aperture blades overlap. If the lens vibrates or bumps because you move the case it can damage the Blades or form bigger oildrops on the blades.
Hi Film Riot team! I'm shooting a project where two characters kiss by a river at night and the director would like fireflies to appear and take off (out of focus) in the background. Now, I don't have time to rangle hundreds of fireflies so I was hoping you guys could show me how much I need to achieve in camera to be able to pull this off in post. Thank you, and keep up the amazing, life changing work you've been doing for so long. Francesco.
"Never rush a lens change" so many people could use this advice!
could you explain why for me a rookie please ?
jean-raoul Because you don’t want to scratch it, drop it, get dirt on it, hit it into something and so much more..
I try ro understand why some DP's or AC's dislike when they have to chg a lens
2nd Air Conditioner is needed when one just isn't enough!
Best comment! HAHAHA
How about zero so we don't ruin sound?
What's easier to fix in post? Sound or pit stains?
thormaster06
Pit stains can be fixed in production. Just wear an undershirt.
Enjoyed this episode! Good to see Film Riot talk about lower roles on TV/film sets, not enough indie-filmmakers realise that working as lower roles on bigger/professional productions is a great way to one day getting to where you want to be. I made the choice about a year ago to start working as a camera trainee on TV dramas and films instead of DOPing unpaid short films and it's possibly the best decision I've ever made. I still DOP shorts when I can but working in the camera department on professional shoots has taught me more about cinematography than shooting stuff on a Canon 5D ever did!
This is huge! Getting into real professional productions is really THE way to do it.
Thank you for sharing that! I might be making that very same decision right now.
More of these, please!!!
cineamtography database. search it up on youtube
it's information like this I wish I knew when first getting into filmmaking.
Yup, the awareness that as a crew member you're up for some physical work with no creativity involved whatsoever! (unless you're a DP, director, actor or a screenwriter)
This episode came out LITERALLY right as my college class was covering this subject...that can't be a coincidence!I feel a bond between us that cannot be broken :)
This was a awesome video! Can you do a series of stuff like this? I would like to know more about the 1st AC, Gaffer, Key Grip etc!
check out CInematography database, he does a lot of these kind of videos
I second this!
Dang, this one's really helpful! They didn't cover this in film school for me.
they have for me, just a nice refresher
these are the film riot episodes I've missed
Best video in a while. Nice to see the Film Riot crew getting back to informative and fun videos! Keep up the good work.
6:11 I spent my entire life whitout realizing how easy it is to cut a tape. OMG
Gustavo Bissoli this blew my mind 🤯🤣
It's harder than it looks :/
Ryan, I want to thank you all from Film Riot for making very good stuff that makes me smile everytime and in the same time learn a lot about this lovely industry. Cheers! Keep it up.
Film riot has truly become a beautiful thing in my life.
Wow, came back from my first Camera PA job today. 2nd AC had to go so they delegated the role to me, and turns out I was doing okay from what the video says. I thought the 1st AC not giving me the lens was him being a hard ass, but it's just etiquette. Woops! He's a cool dude though. Really great video, I'ma do so much better tomorrow!
I really badly want an armload of different colored tape. That looked awesome.
This episode was amazing! Love it when they are jam packed with great insider info
Could y'all add a list of all the gear you used to be a Second AC? It would be helpful for us folk who want to get their hands on this equipment!
Thank you so much for this video. As a director, the biggest help to me onset is when I can trust those around me to know their job, so I don't have to worry about anything but what I'm supposed to be doing. Cheers.
nicely done I've been a career 2nd AC for about 11 years and I was surprised how in depth you've gotten. The job of course does get a lot more in depth but this was a great start. The way I always look at it the AC's job is kind of like being the Mother Bear to the Cub (Camera + Gear).
Probably the most informative video you guys have done. Love it! thanks.
this was probably one of the most helpful and informational videos you guys have released in a long time. thanks and great job! I'm loving the return to film riot!
....Dang, there's so much to making a film, I'm glad I'm learning what everyone does through this channel, not just the main 5's (Director, Screenwriter, cinematographer, Producer, Actors)
Excellent video, these "tips for specific jobs on a film set" type episodes are wonderful.
The nod of approval part cracks me up every time
The MOST HELPFUL Film Riot video in the longest while.
I spent 30 grand on film school and, while I don't regret that one bit (greatest experience of my life), I've learned more from watching your channel.
These are as entertaining as the are instructional. Even though I will never get a job as an AC, I love learning all this good "techie" stuff of how the films I so love are actually made! Thanks guys!!!
I'd love more of these type of videos. Just explaining the different jobs on set.
All right a special surprise guest appearance by Todd! Very funny! And my admiration for Justin just continues to snowball. Good addition to the Riot!
Just moved to NY and got hired to be a 2nd AC on a huge shoot I had no business being a part of... Thanks for the helpful video!
I'm an aspiring film maker and your videos are absolutely incredible, THANK YOU!
Its 2021, im still rewatching this and learning ! Thx Filmriot
Got my First "2nd AC" gig today. (School Project) This is an awesome vid! Thanks!
i laughed my ass off at the mary his daughter part
For me it was the that part at the very end of the video. "YOU ARE RUINING MY MOVIE!"
This has been one of the best in a very long time which is not to say that the other videos weren't great
My thoughts: "Did Ryan just give somebody permission to marry Emily!?"
Emily is his sister. Not daughter. His daughter is like 2 or something
DUDE WASSUP!
4:05 josh and justin looking at each other is just the best
This was SUCH a good video! I learned so much and was thoroughly entertained and laughing throughout
YES! This is the next phase of Film Riot! A complete film school of terminology/guides to practical shooting. Bravo sirs! I say Bravo! (Todd is the greatest! What's he currently working on?)
In addition to what Justin said about sound mixers, I can tell you that as a DIT/Data Wrangler, I have formed parasocial relationships relationship with the clapper loader.
Fantastic information. One of the best and most comprehensive videos on the subject.
You guys are good!
Lens change under pressure is the best! Even before I heard it with the sound!!!
Mind blown!
Thanks for this super awesome episode, Ryan! I loved seeing Todd again haha. (PS - I just ordered some Rokinon Cine Primes yesterday, and seeing yours got me giddy.)
2:53 - poop
This was great, That tape trick is super handy and will be using it in the future. Great job guys
I would love to see a series explaining every important role! I'm still getting confused
5:38 Tip nr 3 doesn't work with beginner actors, they will look all the time at lines, better tell them e.g. to stay next to door, and then move next to dishwasher ;)
good tip :)
AWESOME info! I don't know much about any of that stuff, but really cool to hear about it.
One of the best of the year so far!!
getting that DP nod is now my new life goal,
i have no experience working in any movie related field and had never considered.
hell i don't even know what a DP is!
This is one of the best tutorial videos of all time 😆
wow, that was soooo goooood!!! give me more of those videos! i need them... for reasons... (i'm serious by the way... i didn't know anything you told me in that video!)
loved this one guys! I actually laughed out loud at the nod of approval for the mini slate.
I love these little ending tidbits....AWESOMELY FUNNY
This is one of the most useful episodes I have seen in quite some time. Thanks guys!
That was a perfect 10 Cloverfield Lane reference at the end!
Obsessed with the "THE DP" (obviously)
I know there is some other channels that focus on stuff like this, but I'd really like to see more of this information from you guys.
This is great. I will be showing this to my students next week!
Man Ryan you really share the important things that people overlook ......very kool
As a 2nd AC in England it's cool to see that the practices are almost identical in America.
By far the best video on TH-cam! Incredibly informative!
Almost at a million subs!
Very good, entertaining and practical. Getting better and better.
Awsome! Justin is one of the best things that happened to FR
Man, I love it when you guys have Todd on the show. That last bit was brilliant. x'D
"Whatever you are doin', HURRY UP."
Loved the name tags for everyone
This episode is one of your best! Educational and funny at the same time :D
For every film I shoot from now on I will wear "The DP" hat. Every shoot.
Its really the little things like this that make you realize why big feature films cost millions. So many detail jobs and equipment
I 2nd AC, and this is spot on. thank you
brilliant episode. learnt so much. the tape trick of folding it over as you tare it is great.
Nice to see Todd around!
This was a fantastic tutorial. REALLY good video on your part. I know the proper lens swap procedure, but I've never zero'd out a lens. What's the purpose of this?
If you don't open the lens wide up the aperture blades overlap. If the lens vibrates or bumps because you move the case it can damage the Blades or form bigger oildrops on the blades.
Film Riot is still the most entertaining film channel out there :).
Great video. You should do more like this about other jobs on set.
hahahaha... what a way to bring the details to us with so much of light and laughter moments... loved it
Todd Bruno at the end " Hurry up! We are losing lite- your ruining my movie!" rotfl. So good. This is top 5 best vids
I liked the video JUST BECAUSE of the DP's approval scene
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you!!
Hi Film Riot team!
I'm shooting a project where two characters kiss by a river at night and the director would like fireflies to appear and take off (out of focus) in the background. Now, I don't have time to rangle hundreds of fireflies so I was hoping you guys could show me how much I need to achieve in camera to be able to pull this off in post.
Thank you, and keep up the amazing, life changing work you've been doing for so long.
Francesco.
Great outtake at the end 😆 Thanks guys. Fantastic channel.
God, that insight into not very well known job was fun. More videos like this. Do you copy?
The subtle humor but informative video got you a sub!!
Ok, Now I need a insert slate. I was always struggling with those tight shots!
This video is incredible, would like to see more of these videos for other roles!!
This episode was particularly interesting and fun. Thanks !
Loved the video! Learned a lot! Thanks classic Film Riot!
this was extremely informative! i mean, dam to the bam to the BAMMIE WHAM!
Very good episode!
Bruno allways cracks me up
Thanks for the video on 2nd AC jobs.
You guys brought the funny comedy back!
A very good episode. Helpful and thank you are the words that I wanted to say.
All this info is gold. Amazing stuff guys.
I just finished a week of working as an AC, could have done with this LAST week haha.
You guys always give the greatest advice. Thanks
More of this kind. It's great!
More videos like this please! This was great!
NOTIFICATION SQUAD! Awesome vid guys!
I GOT THE 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE REFERENCE!! I'm satisfied now...
thank you for posting this it amazing and wonderful knowledge.