Day Two

Wow . . . it's my second day and although it is never-ending learning, I am really getting the hang of everything. I spent the whole day inside the cabin rearranging the lighting plot, running haze, and keeping things flowing in the grip and electric department. For a while, I was put in charge of electric as the key gaff had to leave and it felt good to be trusted like that, but there is still much I need to learn. I'm not experienced in lighting enough to know which instruments are best and if they need gels or diffusion. Hopefully, by the end of this production, I will be able to be a better lighting designer. Either way, it is worth every minute. I hope to work more film shoots in the future. Yesterday I worked for 10 hours, while today I worked for 12 and a half hours. It can get tiring, but every moment is worth it . . . of course I can probably say that since I am inside the cabin watching the rehearsals and takes. I don't know if I can keep it up, but it's really amazing to be a intimate part of a film being created. In many cases, only six to ten people are inside the cabin during filming. Either the key gaff or best boy are usually included for any quick fixes. I have become in charge of haze because I was always there to run it so I have no problems with being included. It's great to be busy doing little fixes here and there - and also being able to call for whatever is needed. I am on radio with four other people so we all can assist quickly and productively - at least that is what we try to do. Now I am looking forward to the next day.