So, you’ve managed to survive your film shoot as stills photographer and you’ve delivered a bunch of amazing still images to a very happy Producer or Unit Publicist…You’re done, right? For those photographers in the big league that’s probably enough, but not for an ambitious stills photographer hungry to forge their career working on film...
I’ve recently been fortunate enough to get some feedback from some very experienced unit stills photographers on my previous article TT 02 – 5 Crucial on set relationships and this week I’m going to add 3 more key relationships for a photographer’s success on a film set. Camera Crew – The most important camera operators...
You’re forgetting the boom operator. I am a boom operator, and I have a few still photographer friends. They love working with me, because I maintain an awareness of their position and what they’re trying to get. By helping them get their shot, they can leave the scene quicker, and I can have more room to work. Just make sure you’re not getting in my way, and I’ll make sure my elbow or body is clear of your shot.
That’s an incredibly insightful comment and I am a little embarrassed that I hadn’t included my esteemed sound department colleagues. Booms ops and sound recordists can absolutely be key relationships for the stills photographer on set. Thanks for making contact!
I’ve been shooting production stills for over 4 years now. Over this time, I’ve had two aborted attempts at procuring a blimp from different suppliers due to insufficient information provided to me to settle my decision. In the mean time, I’ve managed to do my job without this bit of kit. That being said, the...
I’ve shot production stills on a lot of projects over the last 5 years. What I’ve learned from all of this work and all the ones I’ve passed on is that there is always plenty of shoots that an aspiring stills photographer can be involved in. Picking your jobs When I’m deciding which projects to...
Sam D is studying photography at university in the UK. He got in touch with me to assist him with a professional practice component of his course. In fact it was Sam’s e-mail that prompted me to start my series of Tech Talkarticles, so I owe Sam (and everyone else who takes the time to...
