Logistics tasks

Facilities

On a film set, a grip may use a lighting wrench to work with stage lighting. Furthermore, gaffer tape is versatile, and can prevent unexpected problems. They can use it as a safety precaution, for tidying up wires and prevent accidents.

Production equipment- Camera package

• Camera
• Stock or media
• Lenses
• Filters
• Tripods

Production equipment- Sound equipment

• Sound recording unit
• Headphones
• Microphones
• Mic Holders
• Cables
• Boom
• Wind shields

Camera movement

• Dolly
• Track
• Accessories

Production equipment- Lighting 

Lights

Light stands

Gels

Diffusers

Generator

Filters

Grip stands

Reflectors

Grip accesories

Post-production equipment

The phrase post-production covers the various technical phases, after production, that put the film together and make it ready for release. These include:

• Picture edit
• Sound edit
• Visual effects
• Grading
• Tilting

Facility houses

Companies hire out a variety of equipment, for film, television and video prodduction

Task

10k of your budget is allocated to camera and sound equipment for a 5 day shoot.

• Sony Venice Raw package x2- £5100
• Veydra E Mount Primes set- £330
• Oconnor 2560 head- £300
• Ronford tall legs- £120
• Equipment dolly Bazooka- £240
• Ronford track 16ft- £180
• DJT Ronin Gimbal- £240
• RODE Boom Pole- £24
• Boom Buddy- £9
• Zoom F8 Recorder- £120
• RODE Night- £120

Camera works gave us the clearest pricing, and was the easiest place to look for equipment. However, I could not search up shotgun mics, as the word @’shotgun’ was blocked. This therefore meant that the hardest and most time consuming part of researching and finding shotgun mics. 

If not enough research was conducted, then some equipment may not be as effective for the film as others, hence why extensive research must be conducted. If research is conducted too late, then the technology may not be available meaning that a back up plan must be in place. Not researching a sufficient number of companies may mean that you may not find the best price for equipment. 

Prop houses task- Knife crime in 1980s Glasgow- (set in butchers)

• Mock meats
• X2 hanging meat racks 
• Chopping boards
• Display board
• Butchers tools,knives
• Hanging meat hooks
• Butchers costume
• Crates
• Workbenches
• Sink
• Cash till
• Flatcaps

These props can be sourced from the 3 companies. It is harder to secure the front windows for a shop, as well as a display shelter/window for the meat.

The best company was stockyard, they had the widest range of props available, as well as the website being the easiest to navigate through. Northern props was far harder to navigate and had far less props whilst modern props didnt have anything that would apply to the task.

If not enough time is allocated to prop research, then the film may lack something in that department. If research is collected too lkate, the props may not be available, and if a good number of ciomopanies arent researched then the right props may not be found and might be overpriced.

A body like Creative England can help with identifying companies and securing facilities due to the fact that they’re well known and respected. They work with local authorities and film offices across England to source this. The process is finding a location, applying to film and then register and locate properly. 

An advantage of using Creative England during pre-production is that they have lots of experience, as well as having contacts with many people and companies.

Not using this service could result in a lower budget, as there is no support from a funding budget. Furthermore you would not be utilising their experience, which would come heavily in hand for first time filmmakers. If not used, the quality of the film may not be as good.