WHAT IS A GAFFER?
WHAT DOES A GAFFER DO? The gaffer serves as the chief electrician on a film. They are in charge of all electrical work on a film. The term gaffer is an old-English...

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WHAT DOES A GAFFER DO? The gaffer serves as the chief electrician on a film. They are in charge of all electrical work on a film. The term gaffer is an old-English...
What Does a Line Producer do? The line producer is the unsung hero of the movie business. They are in charge of all business aspects of production (below-the-line costs) and...
WHAT DOES A LIGHTING DIRECTOR DO? In the film industry, the lighting director is responsible for the look and feel of the images that make up a movie. Lighting directors need...
The key grip is in charge of all the other grips in his department on a shoot. There are two types of key grips: one works with the camera department...
Much like other technical aspects of filmmaking, becoming a makeup artist often does not involve enrollment at film school. The artistry and craft that is needed to work with makeup...
Do I need a Film Editing Degree to Get a Job in the Industry? Film Connection graduate Michael Jessop Perhaps you’re considering a career as a film editor, and you’re...
How to Direct a Short Film? Whether you are in a film school program or just an avid film fan looking to make a mark on the world of cinema,...
Why Does Film School Cost so Much? If you’ve considered going to film school to become a filmmaker, you probably already know that one of your biggest hurdles is the...
Which LA Film School is Right for me? If you’re looking at trying to break into Hollywood as a film producer or film director, chances are you’ve been trying to...
How Much Does Film School Really Cost? What film schools really cost above the tuition that they typically advertise to prospective students may come as something of a surprise to...
Where can you Learn to be a Filmmaker? Before you dust off the mantle for your Academy Award, you need to learn how to make movies. The best place to...
What is the Best Way to Learn How to be a Director or Producer? There are many aspiring filmmakers who accept the conventional wisdom that says the best way to...
What is the Best Kind of Film School for Directors? If you want to be a film director, you should know that not every film school program offers what you...
Are Film Degrees Important? The truth about the Hollywood film industry is that people who have film degrees find it very difficult to find a job in the future. Having...
02/07/2012 When you look at the cost of film school and the numbers of successful filmmakers who never had formal training, it begs the question: is film school necessary to...