Shooting Location Change
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ES writes in: I’ve got a question about saying “yes” and then finding out location. I live outside SF and agreed to a gig that
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Location Shooting
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Unless you work on a multicam show, you’ll probably spend some time shooting on location. If you work in the office, this means printing maps
A Jogger’s Query
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Joe, who is healthier than either you or me, writes in: I’ve worked as a PA, as an AD, and Location Assistant, which has all
Crew Call Episode 002: Location Manager Nathan Gendzier
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In today’s episode, Nathan Gendzier tells us all about location management, from aesthetic considerations to logistic requirements. At the end of the episode, Nathan also
How to Make a Sign
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A job that comes up more often than you might think– making direction signs. Most production offices have some sort of conference room, which is
Company Move
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Reader Andrew writes in: There’s a line on the latest that says “company move.” Why would this be in the schedule? Wouldn’t moving the production
Locking Up the Unlockable
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Brett asks: What’s a good line to give someone during lock up and they’ve just asked what authority you have to keep them from walking
Think About It
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Just about every time I post a new joblist, someone emails or tweets me, “Hey, TAPA, are all of these jobs for LA?” or something
My Location
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You don’t ever want a show filming in your neighborhood, or worse, your own apartment building. You will find out EXACTLY what kind of area
Locations and Set PAs
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In case you don’t read the comments, I thought it best to reprint Nathan’s comment on my previous post: Location Managers (and ALM’s) never hire the Set
House Guests
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Ken Levine recently wrote a post about Eliza Dushku not swimming in his pool. A location scout from Dollhouse wanted to shoot at his place,
Everyone’s Favorite Department
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On one end of the spectrum, you have the camera department. On the other, craft services. (Or “,” as they are affectionately known by everyone
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