Rules of the competition state that all team members must be volunteers, so this is a NON-Paid gig-- just food, credit, and a chance to see your work on the big screen. I will pay your contest entry fee. You will also receive one free copy of NewBlueFX's Film Color plug-in (a $59 value). The competition also issues the following awards for each city:
Best Use of Character
Best Use of Prop
Best Use of Line
Best Use of Louisville
Best Costumes
Best Choreography
Best Special Effects
Best Graphics
Best Sound Design
Best Musical Score
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Acting
Best Writing
Best Directing
Runner Up for Best Film
Best Film
More details are available online at http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/louisville/
The positions I need to fill include:
Sound Editor
Sound designer in charge of the post-production sound; functions as Dialogue Editor responsible for assembling and editing all the dialog in the soundtrack; as well as Sound Editor duties, responsible for finding, acquiring, assembling, and editing all the sound effects in the soundtrack; and the Foley Artist is the person who creates many of the ambient or routine sound effects and finalizes the films audio track.
Gaffer/Chief Lighting Technician/Key Grip/Head Electrician/Key Grip
Someone with experience setting up and controlling lighting equipment. Works with the Director of Photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting, rigging, gels, scrims, nets, and blocking. This person is also responsible for organizing the grip equipment throughout the day and making sure all lights aren't on the same breaker, that cables do not cross in a manner that interfere with audio, that all lights are sandbagged for safety, and that no stingers will cause a tripping hazard. On a larger set, these jobs would be separate and distinct, but on this shoot, one person will be in charge of all sparky, grip, & gaffer duties.
Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
This person is the entire sound department on set, responsible for recording all sound during filming. This involves the choice and deployment of microphones, operation of the sound recording device, the mixing of audio signals in real time, pulling cables, and using the boom pole for silent and proper microphone placement and movement during filming.
Key Hair and Make-up Artist
Under supervision of Production Designer, is responsible for planning all cosmetic makeup, body makeup and special effects makeup designs for all leading and supporting cast. Duties also include keeping a record of hair, makeup, and wardrobe continuity-- as well as being responsible for maintaining and styling the hair, including wigs and extensions, of anyone appearing on screen. This person will need to supply all of her or his own supplies.
Script Supervisor
Also known as the continuity person, (or Scripty) the Script Supervisor keeps track of what parts of the script have been filmed and makes notes of any deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script. They will feed actors their lines and they must notes on every shot to record what takes a re good what takes are bad, and and keep track of props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity from shot to shot and scene to scene. The Script Supervisor's notes are given to the Editor to expedite the editing process.
Composer
Responsible creating (writing the musical score) or integrating (obtaining royalty-free music online for) all of the film's music.
Craft Service/Catering
Provides food and beverages to all the other departments or "crafts." (The crafts in film refers to departments such as camera, sound, electricians, grips, props, art director, set decorator, hair and makeup, etc.) In addition to policing the set to make sure everyone has snacks and water, they provide buffet style food, snacks, and drinks. This person also gets and serves the regular hot sit down meals that occur every six hours. Producer will pay for all food, but someone else needs to be in charge of picking it up and serving it.
Production Designer/Art Director/Set Designer/Set Decorator/Set Dresser/Props Master/Costume Supervisor/Graphic Artist
This person is responsible for creating the visual appearance of the film - settings, costumes, character makeup, etc. Person in charge of the decorating of a film set, which includes the furnishings and all the other objects that will be seen in the film. Is in charge of finding, building, buying, and managing all the props that appear in the film. These include any item handled by an actor that is not part of the scenery or costumes, and all consumable food items that appear on screen. Purchases anything needed for the film. Makes sure the required prop(s) are present. Responsible for placing and removing the "dressing", i.e., furniture, drapery, carpets, plants, wall signs, vinyl decals, etc. This person is responsible for all the clothing and costumes worn by all the actors that appear on screen, supervises the sourcing and organizing of garments. responsible for the design and creation of all graphic elements, including: signs, billboards, posters, logos, nameplates, and automotive-wrapping — that are created specifically for the film. They will often create several versions of a design, the preferred of which then being chosen by the Production Designer. On this production, they will design and print all printed items, such as signs, posters, fliers, receipts, bills of sale, or other graphic needs of the production. Producer will pay for all props we will need to buy and all printing we will need, but the Production Designer will need to get everything done and on set by Saturday morning.
Lighting Technician/Electric/Grip
Helps with setting up and positioning lighting equipment, holds bounce boards, other tasks as needed. Wrangles extension cords. Maybe even function as dolly grip as well.
First Assistant Camera
The 1st AC (Focus Puller) is responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting. If we don't have a 2ndAC, the First will also clap slate.
Dolly Grip
Right now, we have neither dolly nor jib, but if I can secure them, someone will be in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes is called the Dolly Grip. They place, level, and move the dolly track, then push and pull the dolly, and usually a Camera Operator and Camera Assistant as riders.
Color Correction and Grading
Experienced person will need to supply their own equipment.
Production Assistant
A Production Assistant assists the first assistant director with set operations. Production assistants, almost always referred to as PAs, also assist in the production office with general tasks. Basically, this is a job for anyone who is willing to hang around and do whatever is needed to help.
Send me a private message here or email me at chris dot skidmore at aya dot yale dot edu if any of these might appeal to you and if you are free the weekend of July 25-27, 2014.
Best Use of Character
Best Use of Prop
Best Use of Line
Best Use of Louisville
Best Costumes
Best Choreography
Best Special Effects
Best Graphics
Best Sound Design
Best Musical Score
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Acting
Best Writing
Best Directing
Runner Up for Best Film
Best Film
More details are available online at http://www.48hourfilm.com/en/louisville/
The positions I need to fill include:
Sound Editor
Sound designer in charge of the post-production sound; functions as Dialogue Editor responsible for assembling and editing all the dialog in the soundtrack; as well as Sound Editor duties, responsible for finding, acquiring, assembling, and editing all the sound effects in the soundtrack; and the Foley Artist is the person who creates many of the ambient or routine sound effects and finalizes the films audio track.
Gaffer/Chief Lighting Technician/Key Grip/Head Electrician/Key Grip
Someone with experience setting up and controlling lighting equipment. Works with the Director of Photography to help set up the set and to achieve correct lighting, rigging, gels, scrims, nets, and blocking. This person is also responsible for organizing the grip equipment throughout the day and making sure all lights aren't on the same breaker, that cables do not cross in a manner that interfere with audio, that all lights are sandbagged for safety, and that no stingers will cause a tripping hazard. On a larger set, these jobs would be separate and distinct, but on this shoot, one person will be in charge of all sparky, grip, & gaffer duties.
Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
This person is the entire sound department on set, responsible for recording all sound during filming. This involves the choice and deployment of microphones, operation of the sound recording device, the mixing of audio signals in real time, pulling cables, and using the boom pole for silent and proper microphone placement and movement during filming.
Key Hair and Make-up Artist
Under supervision of Production Designer, is responsible for planning all cosmetic makeup, body makeup and special effects makeup designs for all leading and supporting cast. Duties also include keeping a record of hair, makeup, and wardrobe continuity-- as well as being responsible for maintaining and styling the hair, including wigs and extensions, of anyone appearing on screen. This person will need to supply all of her or his own supplies.
Script Supervisor
Also known as the continuity person, (or Scripty) the Script Supervisor keeps track of what parts of the script have been filmed and makes notes of any deviations between what was actually filmed and what appeared in the script. They will feed actors their lines and they must notes on every shot to record what takes a re good what takes are bad, and and keep track of props, blocking, and other details to ensure continuity from shot to shot and scene to scene. The Script Supervisor's notes are given to the Editor to expedite the editing process.
Composer
Responsible creating (writing the musical score) or integrating (obtaining royalty-free music online for) all of the film's music.
Craft Service/Catering
Provides food and beverages to all the other departments or "crafts." (The crafts in film refers to departments such as camera, sound, electricians, grips, props, art director, set decorator, hair and makeup, etc.) In addition to policing the set to make sure everyone has snacks and water, they provide buffet style food, snacks, and drinks. This person also gets and serves the regular hot sit down meals that occur every six hours. Producer will pay for all food, but someone else needs to be in charge of picking it up and serving it.
Production Designer/Art Director/Set Designer/Set Decorator/Set Dresser/Props Master/Costume Supervisor/Graphic Artist
This person is responsible for creating the visual appearance of the film - settings, costumes, character makeup, etc. Person in charge of the decorating of a film set, which includes the furnishings and all the other objects that will be seen in the film. Is in charge of finding, building, buying, and managing all the props that appear in the film. These include any item handled by an actor that is not part of the scenery or costumes, and all consumable food items that appear on screen. Purchases anything needed for the film. Makes sure the required prop(s) are present. Responsible for placing and removing the "dressing", i.e., furniture, drapery, carpets, plants, wall signs, vinyl decals, etc. This person is responsible for all the clothing and costumes worn by all the actors that appear on screen, supervises the sourcing and organizing of garments. responsible for the design and creation of all graphic elements, including: signs, billboards, posters, logos, nameplates, and automotive-wrapping — that are created specifically for the film. They will often create several versions of a design, the preferred of which then being chosen by the Production Designer. On this production, they will design and print all printed items, such as signs, posters, fliers, receipts, bills of sale, or other graphic needs of the production. Producer will pay for all props we will need to buy and all printing we will need, but the Production Designer will need to get everything done and on set by Saturday morning.
Lighting Technician/Electric/Grip
Helps with setting up and positioning lighting equipment, holds bounce boards, other tasks as needed. Wrangles extension cords. Maybe even function as dolly grip as well.
First Assistant Camera
The 1st AC (Focus Puller) is responsible for keeping the camera in focus as it is shooting. If we don't have a 2ndAC, the First will also clap slate.
Dolly Grip
Right now, we have neither dolly nor jib, but if I can secure them, someone will be in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes is called the Dolly Grip. They place, level, and move the dolly track, then push and pull the dolly, and usually a Camera Operator and Camera Assistant as riders.
Color Correction and Grading
Experienced person will need to supply their own equipment.
Production Assistant
A Production Assistant assists the first assistant director with set operations. Production assistants, almost always referred to as PAs, also assist in the production office with general tasks. Basically, this is a job for anyone who is willing to hang around and do whatever is needed to help.
Send me a private message here or email me at chris dot skidmore at aya dot yale dot edu if any of these might appeal to you and if you are free the weekend of July 25-27, 2014.