tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post4580854963186265165..comments2024-03-22T14:40:33.276-07:00Comments on Blood, Sweat, and Tedium: Confessions of a Hollywood Juicer: Just for the Hell of It -- Episode 30Michael Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-90444469251887956472015-12-30T10:32:48.903-08:002015-12-30T10:32:48.903-08:00JD --
Good idea. Thanks...JD --<br /><br />Good idea. Thanks...Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-35110093073618693012015-12-29T17:30:07.840-08:002015-12-29T17:30:07.840-08:00How about a post on the tools we and others carry ...How about a post on the tools we and others carry (or don't)? Lately running into more and more G&E crew that carry virtually nothing (screwdriver and knife) or firmly believe that a Leatherman is the only thing they'll ever need. No tool belt, no tool bag, heaven forbid that you'd have a couple of feet of trick line on your person.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-3204649304204366152015-12-28T17:18:29.494-08:002015-12-28T17:18:29.494-08:00On a Disney kids show a few years back, I read an ...On a Disney kids show a few years back, I read an entire book in the Gold Room during one long, brain-dead shoot day. The DP was happy with the lighting on all the sets, so there was nothing for us to do. We kept one man on set to keep an eye out for burnouts, then rotated everyone on the crew in and out of set-duty all day long. Can't say I actually enjoyed that, though -- I felt like a slug by the day's end -- and it's the only time I seriously dug into a book at work. But sure, a juicer or grip can find a way to duck out for a while to do some reading on the right show. <br /><br />Still, reading on set (what I was talking about) doesn't seem like a great idea to me. Like I said, whatever works for you...Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-82771736654328047042015-12-27T18:10:39.530-08:002015-12-27T18:10:39.530-08:00MT, first Happy New Year to you as well, second, a...MT, first Happy New Year to you as well, second, admittedly a chess game would be a stretch, but stashing a book in you gear bag would not be. I didn't doubt that you've done your share of location shoots, so you know its a different game. Inappropriate is whipping out that cell, at each and every chance to read email, check Faceplant, look for work, personal calls, etc. Unless you're the BB and sending in an equipment order for the next day, then your wasting time on your cell, simple as that. JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-43414827686931898282015-12-26T22:19:25.679-08:002015-12-26T22:19:25.679-08:00JD --
I did twenty years of location work before ...JD --<br /><br />I did twenty years of location work before falling into the sound-stage world of multi-cam shows (although my just-completed show featured way too much location work for my taste), and am very familiar with the dynamics of location work -- but you're right, nobody needs to do busy work. That said, you do have to pay attention and be ready to respond to whatever's happening on set. The degree of readiness required depends on many factors -- crew size, the nature of the job, how uptight your immediate superior happens to be, etc. -- but regardless, I haven't seen many opportunities for crew members to read books or play chess on the job other than during a lunch break. A few moments escape is one thing -- we're all familiar with taking a "wildcat five" -- but to indulge in the time-intensive, brain-stretching games suggested in your earlier comment during non-break times doesn't seem appropriate to me.<br /><br />Then again, we all have different experiences in the biz, and a wide variety of perspectives. All I can say is, different strokes for different folks, and whatever works for you is the way to roll. <br /><br />Thanks for tuning in, and have a Happy New Year!Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-58225355834579911912015-12-26T07:54:34.697-08:002015-12-26T07:54:34.697-08:00Your point of view on on-set downtime is that of a...Your point of view on on-set downtime is that of a person on a soundstage, on location it can be a different story. In cold weather, DIT(s) and "other" camera people are hiding in their truck, electric heater blasting, a tarp covering the open door.....are they working, playing cards or?? Piece of cake for a Grip or Spark to disappear between setups as well. Lots of places an opportunities to catch a few moments of private time on location. With a radio, your never more than a moment away from set. How many times can you straighten the equipment on the carts, help organize the equipment in the truck, neaten up the stingers, Bates and distro? Does every G&E crew person need to stand at the ready, like a sprinter in the starting blocks, waiting for the sound of the Starters gun, as they roll on take marshmallow? No, I don't think so. You don't need to be given "busy" work, you just don't need to be seen goofing off.JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-1147659728072405622015-12-16T06:24:36.261-08:002015-12-16T06:24:36.261-08:00Kafka --
I haven't seen that one -- I'll ...Kafka --<br /><br />I haven't seen that one -- I'll have to add it to my Netfilx queue. Thanks...Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8078779326914378322.post-15029413563681635422015-12-06T15:22:28.978-08:002015-12-06T15:22:28.978-08:00Friedkin continues to amaze...take a look at, &quo...Friedkin continues to amaze...take a look at, "Killer Joe" (2011)k4kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887439417878804540noreply@blogger.com