Set Etiquette “Jesse & Naomi” Spring 2015

Commitment  You may have a particular motivation for your participation in this film.  For whatever reason you've decided to commit to the film shoot, you've made an important commitment. What you do from this point forward can significantly impact the entire shoot and your own future reputation for better or worse.

Priorities  The way we treat other people must be the highest priority in every communication that we have with others.  The stranger who wants to know what you're filming, the department head that stresses out -- these people require our utmost love, tolerance and patience.  It is important not to forget people in the process of making a film.

Schedule  There is no getting sick in production! You are expected to show up every day on time.  Try to keep your schedule open for the unexpected. It is sometimes necessary to reschedule shooting days because of an unforeseen and variable such as the weather.  You are not to miss class for this production.

Preparation  You should be researching and increasing your understanding of your position on the crew.  You should be accomplishing all of the tasks involved in pre- production (if applicable), and meeting with other members in your department to make sure you're completely prepared before the shoot.

Attitude  During filming, your attitude should be positive and accommodate zero tolerance for mediocrity.  There is a constant battle between “Let's hurry, and "Let's get this right, whatever it takes."  Efficiency or perfection is emphasized.  It is a safe bet that with your increased ability to do your job both fast and well will come more job offers.

Attitude  We admire and appreciate crew people who radiate enthusiasm about their work, who speak well of others,, who excellent work, and encourage it in others.  Strive to be like these people. Work hard, do you job well, and that will bring glory to God.

A Typical Day  Because everyone has an integral role in the film's production, the crew’s productivity depends on each person being on time each day, be on time.  Once you arrive on the set, you are required to check in with the 2 nd AD, who will record your arrival time on the production report.  Then report to your department head to begin your day.

A Typical Day  Stay in your department.  Focus on the shot at hand or the next one.  Stand by ready to do your job, even if you have nothing to do at the moment.  Midday the 1 st AD calls Lunch - the camera team, sound team, director, and script supervisor go through the lunch line first.

The Day  While on set, all departments are represented - inform the 2 nd or 1 st AD before walking away.  In some cases if you are a grip, then you would inform the Key Grip what you are doing. No one leaves the camera area without doing this.  All departments must be represented at all times on set.  Make sure before you get a CALL SHEET,  Check out with the 2 nd AD - the time you leave will be recorded on the production report.

What To Wear  Sneakers or work shoes  No open-toed shoes or heels  Comfortable, casual  Dress for weather

Quiet on Set!  Professional film sets are very quiet.  You should only be talking to other crew about the work at hand, and then in a hushed tone.  You may hear the 2 nd AD call, “First team on set: - actors are now arriving on set.  Remember to have your cell phones on SILENT, not vibrate.

Location Etiquette  When you are guests in someone's home or institution, be careful about your mood and conduct.  Check with production to make sure that use of the washrooms or kitchen has been cleared with the owner.  There is a no smoking, no drinking of alcoholic beverages rule for the cast and crew of any Regent picture. As Regent students we expect you to hold to these standards.

Set Behavior/Conflicts  Follow the biblical guidelines in Matthew 18 for confrontation.  Bring your concern to the person involved in the gentlest, most loving way you can.  Do it off the set.  Approach the individual privately.

Set Behavior/Resolutions  If the problem persists, then bring the issue to the attention of proper authority.  Never bring the problem to a third party's attention before confronting the individual involved (gossip).  Never confront with an attitude of anything less than genuine kindness and caring.

What Not To Do  Don’t stand around talking with your friends, this is not social time, it’s work time.  Don’t use your cell phone, unless directed to do something for your job on it.  Don’t touch or move set pieces.  Don’t touch or move any equipment, if you are not in that department.  Don’t ask anyone for an autograph.  Don’t disturb the actors or director.  Don’t leave set without informing the proper person.

Set Lingo  Lock it up – All traffic that may cross frame is stopped and the 1 st AD is about to call the shot.  New Deal – The shot is now complete and the crew is moving to another shot.  Working – term used when someone calls for something to be done, like maybe the Key Grip calls for a flag. One of the grips would call “working” so everyone knows it is getting done, and who is doing it.

Set Lingo  Rehearsing and – Used by the 1 st AD to signal everyone to be quiet because a rehearsal of the shot is beginning.  Back in, or We’re back – The meal is over and everyone is to start working right away.  The Martini – The last shot of the day.  The Abbey Singer – The second to last shot of the day.  Hot Set – if you are told it’s a hot set, don’t touch anything on the set, this means it’s properly ready for filming.

Walkie-Talkie Etiquette  Almost everyone on set gets a walkie-talkie.  Channel 1 - the open channel that everyone listens on.  This is the channel the 1 st AD will call the shot on. Sometimes it’s even used for cues in the middle of a shot.  Needs to be kept open,  Not for conversation.  Use your name to identify Yourself.  Acknowledge if someone calls you.

Walkie-Talkie Etiquette  Bob: Mary  Mary: Go for Mary  Bob: Mary this is Bob, go to 4 (meaning go to channel 4, so they can have a private conversation)  Mary: Copy. Going to 4.  They have their conversation, then at the end, whoever finishes first says:  Bob: Copy, going back to 1.  Mary: Copy, back to 1.

Walkie-Talkie Etiquette  Keep you your voice low over the walkie.  Always “copy” a command. Silence on radios worries people because they assume you didn’t hear them.  If someone higher up than you runs out of a battery or their walkie breaks, give them yours and go find a working one.

Walkie-Talkie Language  10-1 – to go to the bathroom Ex: “Mary, I’m 10-1”  10-4 – understood the message  20 - location; as in, Ex: “Bob, what’s your 20?”  Copy – used to show that a message was heard AND understood  Eyes on… – said when a person or object is spotted. Can be a question, “Does anyone have eyes on the camera tape?” or a statement, “I’ve got eyes on Mary.”

Walkie-Talkie Language  Flying In – said when a person or object is on the way to set  Go for [name] – a call or response for somebody specific on the radio.  Radio Check or Walkie check – a call that warrants a response such as “good check” if heard by another crew  Stand By – Lets another person know that one is too busy to respond at the moment

Prayer  Stay in prayer throughout the shoot, for your health, others health, God’s hand on the production.