Filling the Void
So thurs night, this little void inside me was filled.
For the 1st time since transferring schools I was on a film shoot and it was amazing. (for those of you who do no know, I am a Sound Design/Film major.) I did nothing more than be a grip. An extra set of hands. For 7 hours I moved C-stands and sandbags and other pieces of equpiment and lights around and I loved every min of it.
The key, for me, for being a good grip/PA (and why I think that I am pretty good at it) is that you always listen to whats going on around you an hearing what people need and then being able to fulfill that need...fast. You are always right where the activity is and ready to run for any piece of equpiment someone may need. They may not ask YOU directly but you should be on it w/o them asking. YOu also need to know the equpiment and how to use it. This I am still learning but I ask questions and I am a fast learner and then love applying new knowledge right away. You only need to tell me once how to put a gobo arm on the c-stand....
I love being on set. yeah, theres alot of waiting around durning shots and its hard labor and long hours but I'm always happy when I'm on set. I guess I kinda also feel special when I'm there. (ok, going to sound mushy) but part of a larger whole. YOur doing something that not everyone can do but the end result is part of their everyday lives. Its kinda like doing magic...if that makes sense. So many people walked by set last night sort of awestruck and curious and such and I was part of that and I love that. Most people who see movies have no idea what goes on to make the movie and I kinda like being behind the scenes like that. Behind the curtain. :)
After last night I was asked to grip for some future shoots and thats a great feeling. When people, even after one night, are like, yeah, are you available to help me out for my senior film, its a good feeling.
I dont think I can go into this industry and not be on set, at least at 1st.
*sigh* I wish I could convey emotions though this blog, but words will have to do. I am content. I am happy and I was comfortable and like I said, I feel a bit more whole. and when you feel that way you know your doing what your supposed to...
For the 1st time since transferring schools I was on a film shoot and it was amazing. (for those of you who do no know, I am a Sound Design/Film major.) I did nothing more than be a grip. An extra set of hands. For 7 hours I moved C-stands and sandbags and other pieces of equpiment and lights around and I loved every min of it.
The key, for me, for being a good grip/PA (and why I think that I am pretty good at it) is that you always listen to whats going on around you an hearing what people need and then being able to fulfill that need...fast. You are always right where the activity is and ready to run for any piece of equpiment someone may need. They may not ask YOU directly but you should be on it w/o them asking. YOu also need to know the equpiment and how to use it. This I am still learning but I ask questions and I am a fast learner and then love applying new knowledge right away. You only need to tell me once how to put a gobo arm on the c-stand....
I love being on set. yeah, theres alot of waiting around durning shots and its hard labor and long hours but I'm always happy when I'm on set. I guess I kinda also feel special when I'm there. (ok, going to sound mushy) but part of a larger whole. YOur doing something that not everyone can do but the end result is part of their everyday lives. Its kinda like doing magic...if that makes sense. So many people walked by set last night sort of awestruck and curious and such and I was part of that and I love that. Most people who see movies have no idea what goes on to make the movie and I kinda like being behind the scenes like that. Behind the curtain. :)
After last night I was asked to grip for some future shoots and thats a great feeling. When people, even after one night, are like, yeah, are you available to help me out for my senior film, its a good feeling.
I dont think I can go into this industry and not be on set, at least at 1st.
*sigh* I wish I could convey emotions though this blog, but words will have to do. I am content. I am happy and I was comfortable and like I said, I feel a bit more whole. and when you feel that way you know your doing what your supposed to...