Availability of personnel part 1

Availability of personnel part 1 

What is a skeleton crew?

A skeleton crew is the most essential members of the crew. Such as film crew and lighting crew. 

What type of crew does the skeleton crew not include and why? 

It does not include the actors or actresses this is because they are classed as cast, as well as cast , directors and producers are not included because they are on set every day and it's their job to select the skeleton crew.

5 essential roles in order to film to standard 

• Hair and makeup
• Grafter / Grips 
• Director of photography 
• Location audio 
• Production assistants 

Each of the five roles need an explanation 

Hair and makeup- 

                             -A level of professionalism to the film 

                             -Helping an actor or actress feel more in character 

Grafter / Grips-

                            -Person works on the lights

                            -Helps create a certain mood or feel to the scene whether      

                             that be daylight or an uneasy feel.

Director of Photography-

                  -Some directors like to film themselves so they the film fits    

                            their own vision                      

Or the “DP” must work very close with the director for the same reason.

Location Audio-

              -Sound is over 50% of your film. 

              -Good sound is so important to have success within your  

              film.

            

Production assistant-

                     -Must have a good attitude as a result of most “PA’s” wanting 

                     to learn.

           -They also let makeup artists and DP’s stick to their own job.