Crew

There are many roles to be filled during video production. From the director, gaffer, and audio mixer to grips, boom operators and production assistants, each role plays an important part to movie making. Learning more about these roles and others, as well as knowing how big of a crew you will need, can help your video productions run smoothly and within your budget.

Finding the Best Crew and Equipment for your Documentary

Having a good crew behind you can help you to not only get the shots you need, but get them on time as well. To help you find good crews, we'll first go over some things to consider about crew members, what crew size you'll need and some sources of where to find solid crews.
How to Manage and Direct your Video Crew for your Documentary

Keeping a crew happy results in a more efficient and stress-free production. In order to help you do just that, we'll go over some ways to hold useful production meetings with your crew, how to transport your crew, and some tips in catering food for your crew.
Decoding the Video Crew

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 02/01/2008 - 12:00am

As a one-man-band, you wear many hats, but when your production gets bigger, you have to share the load. But who ya gonna call? Get ready for the name game, it's "Crew Call" time!
Planning Your Shoot

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 12/01/2007 - 12:00am

There is an old saying in the business world that goes, "Poor prior planning leads to particularly poor programs." This is especially true in the video industry.
Who's in Charge Here?

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 02/01/2006 - 12:00am

You don't need puffy pants and a megaphone to be an assertive, successful director. But you do need to take control.
Church Video: Lights, Camera, Worship

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 06/01/2004 - 12:00am

You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.
Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 02/01/2003 - 12:00am

Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.
Profitmaker: Hire Learning

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 04/01/1997 - 12:00am

Take care when selecting an employee to be sure you get the best person for your business.
Grips, Gaffers, Gofers and Other Exotic People of Production

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 11/01/1991 - 12:00am

You can be sure Akira Kurosawa didn't tape down cables on the set of Ran. Alfred Hitchcock most likely achieved that Suspicion cobweb shadow effect without personally moving a light. And Frank Capra sure wasn't up there shaking snow down onto the set of Bedford Falls for It's a Wonderful Life.

Feature film directors just don't do those sorts of things.