20 Tips Before You Step onto a Film Set!

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[@JoshuaFortuna]

Two tips that stick in people’s minds the most (in my experience). Carry two sharpies on you at all times and offer to mark people’s waters/coffees. This instills that you are reliable, dependable, and thoughtful. Whoever brought you into the job (DP if you’re an AC, Gaffer if you’re a Grip, etc) shoot them a text and ask them their coffee order (from a good coffee shop) before you arrive on set.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Great tips Joshua! Appreciate the contribution

[@kylandochsenbein2462]

Watching this at 4am before going on a commercial set just saved me from making a fool of myself 🙏

[@FlyingJackalope]

One more: “quiet on set” means “quiet on set”. Do not move a muscle. Any move you make can end up in audio or become a distraction. Shifting your weight could reveal a squeaky noise on a hardwood floor, etc. And for God sakes, turn the phone completely off during takes. I usually keep it off unless we’re specifically on break. Ruining a take is one of the worst feelings.

[@AtlantaTerry]

LOL! That happened to me. I was shooting stills on the set of a PSA that was using an OLD high school gymnasium for the location. I swear that EVERY floor board would squeak if any pressure was applied to it. This drove the camera dolly crew crazy. Eventually, we just had to lock the camera down for every shot and no one was allowed to walk around during a take. BTW, the school was one that Julia Roberts attended. And modes such as "Silent" or "Airplane" may not be enough. On some phones, an alarm or reminder that you set may still blast out some noise. OFF is best.

[@Loonboy82]

And it feels sooo much worse when you ruin a take shot on film

[@FlyingJackalope]

Loonboy82 OMG! I know, right?

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

@@AtlantaTerry Thank you for the alarm tip.

[@clbazar]

Great comment. Not that long ago I hired a different audio guy because of scheduling issues with my normal ones. This new location audio engineer is a very nice and fun fellow, but twice his phone rang during shots, causing us to have to cut and go back to one. The first time it happened, I looked at him, and felt that my expression had communicated all that needed to be said. I didn’t scowl, but I probably squinted and tilted my head to the side the way dogs do when they don’t understand what is happening. I should probably clarify that I was serving in the producer/director role for a smaller shoot. Anyway, apparently I was wrong because at the next location it happened again. At which point I turned to him and said, “You know you’re the audio guy, right?” He laughed, but I wasn’t laughing that second time and neither was the rest of the company. I also wasn’t chuckling much during the edit of those parts. Did he ruin the project? Of course not, but as anyone who works in this world will tell you, time is your most precious asset. I tend to take a “first one is free” attitude in that we all make mistakes, probably no one more than me, but you don’t make the same mistake more than once. He ended up moving to another part of the country - and remember, I thought he was very nice and had a great sense of humor, but moving forward from that project, I didn’t hire him again because of that second time that he allowed his personal communication device to cost everyone their time. I enjoy working with others who don’t take themselves too seriously, but always take the work seriously and his actions told me that he did neither. I do my best to create a relaxed and fun environment on set, but it’s important to remember that when you’re on set, unless it is a self-funded solo project, you’re always there on someone else’s dime, and your actions constantly communicate your attitude and reveal your value. Looong winded way of saying, yeah, great comment, lol.

[@codyandvictoria]

I find that 90% of people on set are just there to stare at the monitor. Like... what are you doing here? lol

[@DannyGevirtz]

hahaha oh yeah man especially on the client side.

[@jadencoleman3186]

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[@brantleyjoaquin3238]

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[@jadencoleman3186]

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[@davidkujawiak7987]

Calling it now! This channel is sooner or later going to join the big ones like Potato Jet, Gerald, or Josh. Amazing quality as always!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha i would be very grateful if that happens, but im already genuinely happy this many people have tuned in. Blows my mind. Thanks so much for the hope David!

[@HristoGeorgiev]

It is already better. 💙

[@boahandarrowsproductions4326]

That's the thing, if you are giving real helpful info folks will catch on sooner or later. Keep doing your thing man.

[@judichristopher4604]

"Amen Brother David" ... "Amen"

[@Cineinsaner]

Number is not important. .for me this channel is far batter than them

[@MatthewEncina]

Set etiquette and shared language are so important. I too had to learn on set. This is a great public service you're doing Danny. Keep sharing.

[@isaacwhite3396]

Note on the lens changing, when you retrieve the lens, take off both front and back caps and place them in the lens case. Do not put them in your pocket, that is how they get lost.

[@MFD541]

Not the best protocol, supply a pouch for the ac to have on his batman belt. Always keep lenses capped until on camera. Last thing I want is a scratch or big fat finger prints on the glass. Lowe's or home depot have perfect cheap pouches that can hold both the in cap and the front Lens element cap. If an AC is replaced He can just hand the pouch off to the replacement AC.

[@sixfoot6films]

This is great Danny. I've been on set for 26 years as a FAD and a couple things I would add is don't be a fan boy/girl....externally anyway. I've had my share of PA's who loiter around the director's split too much and talk about wanting to direct. Almost EVERYONE wants to direct, but for this moment just do the job you have right now properly! Also you need to have a thick skin, you will f*ck up and you will get yelled at....we all have, but you learn, you pick yourself up and you carry on. 95% of your success in this industry is persistence. LOVE your channel.

[@imgiovan]

this guy is so nice that starts the video with "my little angels" and ends it with "i love you"

[@nicolasvillarreal2769]

This is the kind of information people should be aware of, you should make a Part 2

[@sambrandner]

Dude I love wrapping cables 😂😂😂 Over-under is a technique everyone should know even for house extension cords

[@edithgonzalezdesign]

I like the way you end "I love you" means you're nervous regardless the position where you are, and I would say I love the way you explain, so smooth made it sound so easy altough it looks like a lot of pressure once you are in set. Thanks you so much💕 I love you too😉

[@blackfish807]

Finally someone who knows his stuff, has a sense of self-irony and talks at a normal speed without waving the hands like crazy. Great channel, best regards from Germany! :)

[@EricaMeeee]

Well, the first two, anyway.

[@lauritee]

I cant stress enough how much this channel has helped me to understand filming and all the technicals that go into it. Just amazing. Danny, we are all grateful and please continue your incredible work!

[@swoognotswag]

I feel like I should be paying for this

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha just passing on what others have taught me!

[@judichristopher4604]

YES... He should have a Master Class.

[@DillPhobia]

*Gasp*! Work can be done for free?? The spectre is haunting again isn't it?

[@Cineinsaner]

Yes...bro this guy is really good

[@qrisq794]

just wrapped my first day on set shadowing 2nd AC and this video will help me some much during day two and beyond. i just wished i had watched this earlier. thank you

[@Lexington101]

11:11 Before I made films, I was a musician for 10 years. The first couple of years, before we could afford roadies, I had to wrap my own sound cables. Learning this skill translated seamlessly to the film set. Today, I own those cables (or I should say my company owns them), and I personally teach this skill to anyone working with sound cables.

[@GhostStealth590]

Should note: When it comes to lens hand-offs, some environments should require you to keep that sensor cap on, especially in situations of high dust, debris, moisture, etc... That lens sensor needs to be protected at all costs, and if you're walking 50 meters with that lens sensor unprotected, that can introduce problems. Always be aware what situation you are shooting in.

[@queerfoto]

Film school kid here. Definitely important info. No joke about wrapping the stingers!

[@DannyGevirtz]

For sure! Thanks for watChing!!!

[@dictionaryofwords1108]

What he DIDN'T mention is that stingers are wrapped over-over but XLR and BNC cables are wrapped over-under. This guy is clearly in camera dept because his cable knowledge was quite lacking in this video unfortunately.

[@AtlantaTerry]

... and never EVER do an "elbow wrap" on ANY cable.

[@user-uc9mr8jy9s]

@@dictionaryofwords1108 Second this! Hate to unwrap an XLR that wasn't wrapped this way.

[@koothka]

If someone wrap my Xlr cable this way, he just doesn't wrap no more cable in his life.

[@judichristopher4604]

1:52 I cracked up... (FUNNY) ... You hitting that C-Stand... I am impressed. *Show don't tell... You're do a great job by not just telling us, but showing us too.

[@rebeliousautie541]

Thank you for this. You explain everything so well, and adding in like that you have been yelled at for running on set, or made a fool of for not asking, makes someone with RSD autism who is extra hard on myself about how I do the job, feel less crappy about mistakes I've made.

[@mikebmth23]

This channel truly feels like the journal of a filmmaker, nowaday filmmaking channels are all about following the trends, so refreshing to watch yet so underrated, plz don't lose yourself when this channel blow, cause I know it will.

[@auzziewest]

I love the Hollywood section. Shoulders burning on set.

[@AladinBendaliBraham]

damn, i just discovered danny's channel last week and i've been addicted ever since! the value he provides is just insane 😍

[@DannyGevirtz]

What an awesome name Aladin. Thanks so much for the support! Pumped you discovered the channel!

[@MaxMiecchi]

This is the most honest and useful video about "real" filmmaking for beginners. Well done.

[@RafaelGringo]

Hey, Danny! So much good information in so short time! 19 minutes passed so smoothly it felt more like 5. The way you tell things, we can imerse ourselves into your story as we were part of it. Sooo good. Although I'm in a different country and lingo can be a bit different, I still find valuable content in here! Keep the good work!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ah thanks so much man! I was nervous it was a little too long, but its a lot of tips haha.

[@desotaku5202]

3:40 i had that on a wedding😬 Luckily, it was them kissing after the ceremony specifically for the video. I told them "that shot was great👌 But can we take another shot, just to be safe?"😂

[@DannyGevirtz]

haha we've all been there

[@Danumals]

11:10 Haha, I argued until my senior year at film school that none of us learned how to properly wrap a cable. This list is really great Danny. Thanks for sharing.

[@DannyGevirtz]

haha thanks so much Juan!

[@asdf-channel3800]

thank you so much for the info. I got my first real time to work as PA on a big budget production tomorrow. I can't wait and I can't believe it's happening.

[@Mumbo]

A super valuable video, very interesting. Can't wait to confuse all my friends on set by requesting a gang of Gary Colemans.

[@DannyGevirtz]

hahahaha thanks so much man! Appreciate you coming through here. I've seen a couple of your shorts and their beautiful.

[@jemmacox]

Love this! Even for the C stand bit alone. I never had any formal studio training so totally feel like I'm winging it sometimes but this was amazing. Such a fan of all your content : )

[@JosepBautista]

So many things I also learned in photography school, and now as an assistant in a studio. But in Japan, so I needed lot of the English vocabulary you showed us in this video. Always learning!

[@adrianhernandez3204]

never seen a video like this; going over on-set terms, LOVE IT!! Always learning something new from your videos and i appreciate the efforts you put in, it does not go unnoticed. Thanks Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Arian! Thanks so much man! Glad you enjoyed this one as well. Appreciate you!

[@dylanfeuling1432]

This is such valuable information! I can’t wait until I get on my first set. Thanks Danny

[@PureMediaCreative]

LOVE your tips! Reminds me of when I first moved to Hollywood, sleeping on floors until I could start working as a PA on paid jobs. I think my first job was literally picking up cig butts off the set. 😂 I especially liked your text graphic about being someone's rock... that will take you so far and make you invaluable!

[@braystaylor]

Another solid video man! I’ve been binging your stuff the past two weeks as I’ve had a sudden interest in trying out more film work vs photo for a while and your channel is full of good info so thanks heaps for putting that all out there. Keep the killer stuff coming mate. 🤘🏻

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Bray! Really glad youre finding value in these!

[@doodleharsha]

i am going to start my film career and you spread a smile on my face, i really feel excited to be on the set because of you! thank you!! you're a great help! :)

[@mikeprice25]

the fact you've colour schemed your tshirts and backgrounds impressed me lol Green t shirt, purple bg and vice versa

[@neymatsyed]

loved this! really liked the way you explained everything and how honest you were :D

[@morriskohl7388]

Man, honestly, such a blessing for having you on the journey. Keep it up Danny!

[@DannyGevirtz]

That’s amazing man thank you!

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

Great stuff. Thanks for laying everything out!

[@GuidoSkale]

This is about all of the things I was uncertain on my first shootings, learning them the hard way was fun tho lol, also loved the feedback on comment section, this channel is gonna form a beautiful community. Best low budget crafty is cereal and yogurt, maybe fruits in it too. Breakfast, in between snacks and dessert if you wish, just love it. (English not my first language so sorry for the mistakes if there is some)

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks man!

[@dgillphotos]

"10-1" - "10-2" - "Butt Plug" - "Stand in" - "Apple Box - Chicago" - "Martini Shot" (I love learning the language and traditions on the film set)

[@binaryvoid0101]

Sounds like a boy’s club.

[@christopherbuckenhamphotog368]

phone on set is both a hindrence and a great help as AC AD and DOP i have the call sheet and shot list on my phone and i also use my phone to keep an eye on continuity as you said the big no no is social media a rule i learnt early on as my first sets where as a stills photographer.

[@skycedi]

I’ve been solo shooting or with a small crew up to this point, so this is super valuable! Also, nice to see your channel grow :)

[@DannyGevirtz]

So glad this was helpful thanks so much bro!

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

Thanks. Yes, there are a lot of terms that are used on set. The thing is, none of the popular channels are tell what they are. I think this will be helpful to many people.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Glad you enjoyed this and for sure! Thanks Autumn!

[@DillPhobia]

Learning how to make an independent film with a very small budget, so this may seem like useless information for me but I actually loved the info. I will look into some of this equipment and definitely learned about communicating, handling and transporting them all properly!

[@boy_behind_the_cam9385]

this was really helpful, keep posting!

[@jklbnmzxc]

Love your videos man binging lots of it and learning a lot, keep at it 🎥🙌

[@nageshgaurav]

Wow! You are doing some amazing work here. Loved it.

[@matthewlivingston3168]

Of course the vernacular is different in every area. I always was taught "hands on" instead of "got it" before you let go. And "solid" instead of "floppy". I enjoy the video content. Thanks for the visual art.

[@DannyGevirtz]

For sure! And thank you!!

[@vernnorrgard2196]

That's awesome, well delivered!

[@GrantAce]

Most film tips videos are pretty straightforward and logical but I've learned a lot just from this one video I PLAN TO WATCH A TON MORE!!!

[@Zialungpachal]

The best tips I've ever listened to... thank you so much

[@tapedofficial_]

Super helpful info brother!! Thank you for always being real

[@MelHyde]

Wish I had someone like you before starting my production career. Great advice and hope people find it helpful :)

[@keksgles7288]

Yo man thank you so much for this!! Literally watched this 22 times before I walked on set today and I new all the terminology/ rules cuz for you!! Ty❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha of course thanks!

[@tannerkeuter3170]

Incredibly helpful and informative video - can't believe this kind of stuff is free! I will add one thing, and someone may have mentioned this already, but coming from an audio engineer, best practice for wrapping cables is the over-under method - it looks like you were only wrapping over which has a higher tendency to cause kinks and tangling. Hope this doesn't come across as trying to criticize, just thought I'd share my own experience :) cheers, Danny!

[@GriffinConway]

So much value in these simple tips!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Dude glad you thought so! Thanks as always Griffin!

[@aaronsilver9765]

youre awesome and you always inspire me. SERIOUSLY!

[@ParaLightWorX]

Thank you for this video! Greetings from Germany :)

[@AngelaAndronache]

your personality is just amazing. thanks for this educational video. Wonderful

[@tbmosweu]

Thank you Danny for great tips... awesome video.

[@DannyGevirtz]

For sure man! So glad you it was helpful for you!

[@francesconavarro2725]

You've got a great presentation style. Honest, humble, sincere, and very genuine. Learned a lot from this clip... count me in as a subscriber, mate!

[@acheproductions2426]

I have been following your day plan and its perfect, this is what I chosen to watch while eating breakfast I have learned allot

[@ryanhasler9980]

Your comment about always wanting to be running struck a wonderful flicker of a memory. When I was 19-20ish I somehow got an interview with a big production company and I knew I was going to kill it and be the next big dude on set... Long story short, after a great interview I was relaxed and for some reason blurted out, yea, you know I always have the need to run up a flight of stairs, that's just who I am and they all looked at me like, uh I was crazy! lol Didn't get the job but I still run up stairs.

[@ZhiJien]

finally have time to watch this long video of yours🤩🤩🤩 istg u are always making amazing content🔥 always my motivation to work harder! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 THANK YOU!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha thank you man!

[@MrTheHyper]

Amazing as always, such a pleassure to watch

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much David! Really happen you liked it!

[@WesleyCameronSanchez]

Amazing tips Danny. Love your stuff. Super humble and informative. Just a deep love for the craft. Hope to work with you one day brother! Keep doing what you love!

[@eahimel]

Love your videos man! Keep up the good work❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much man! Appreciate the encouragement a ton!

[@TreeTop_Studios]

Great! Tips like this can get you a long way.

[@NimTV]

Thankfully I learned how to properly coil cords at my college as well. It wasn’t films school, but it was video production. I actually didn’t even learn it through classes either. I learned it through the work study job I had, which was filming live broadcasts of our school’s sports games.

[@infinitepossibilityz]

Great video! Thanks for the info!

[@mundaneonfilm8510]

Thanks for the knowledge sharing! Love your channel ❤️

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so watching!!! Appreciate you

[@myside4525]

I love this video so much. You motivated me.

[@kasperbormeth1715]

You are something special! Great video and amazing tips, thank you!

[@PhocusTV2]

great tips....these are key on any film set... thanks man

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much for watching dude!

[@shahrulamar6023]

Amazing content! Too add on are lights on set! Say "striking" when turning on lights! Haha.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks dude! And absolutely man!!

[@sashamortira1108]

Every video you make is awesome!

[@brentthomasaustin]

Great video. Added to my editing tutorials playlist!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Awesome man! Glad you liked the video dude! Thanks!

[@andrewcedeno8747]

I can already see you getting 1 million subs! For real! Keep up the good work 👊🏼👊🏼 Your vidoes are very informative and you got a charming personality !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Ay! Thanks so much Andrew. Really appreciate the encouragement here a ton!!!

[@genrefilms]

Hey, just wanted to say that I love all your videos! Thanks again for these amazing filming tips! Keep up the great work! -Irwin

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Irwin!

[@slipoch6635]

for wrapping cables I came across a set where they showed how to wrap one way then the other alternating (reversed loop), this was an outdoor action shooting group and doing it this way meant that the cable couldn't tangle or crimp and pulling one end would undo the loops correctly every time.

[@gravitymediapro]

Absolutely perfect.

[@AlecLangton]

Love it, the whole video resonated with me so hard 😂 keep up the great work though Danny, you’ve got it coming for sure.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Alec Thanks so much man! Glad this one landed for you!

[@kencult]

This is just good information for anybody making videos and who will likely work with some of this gear in the future on set or not. Especially C stand etiquette. People can get seriously injured (and have) by not using them properly. Even larger KZbinrs, Peter McKinnon specifically don't always use c stands right like in his overhead rig video. All of this is just good practice everyone should know if they plan on being in the film industry in any capacity. Awesome video as always man! Another great video would be work flow and post production file management going from raw files to hard drives. There needs to be a lot more of these videos covering the less flashy parts of video production, but arguably the most important things that can save your ass in the long run

[@DannyGevirtz]

So glad you feel this way Ken!! Thanks so much for the watch and comment!

[@rinusworldzm]

Your videos are gold man. Thank you so much for sharing these tips.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Haha of course my dude! Thanks again

[@rinusworldzm]

@@DannyGevirtz indeed. I'm learning the terminologies.

[@nathanielnonis999]

Wow, I love your channel dude, super insightful!! Just about to end my 2nd year of film school and begin interning. Also just subscribed! :D

[@DannyGevirtz]

Yo dude! Thanks so much man! Im stoked to hear that!

[@PeterKae]

Really good advices dude! Gonna try some of them for sure ☺️👌🏻

[@DannyGevirtz]

Absolutely Peter! Thanks man!!

[@wagmis.]

What a sincere video :) Thanks a lot!

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Very interesting and Informative mate, thanks!

[@WesFX2000]

Good stuff keep em coming mate!

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thank you so much Wes!

[@penguinYT1]

Super video. Fun to watch and learned a lot.

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much!

[@azriezar]

Your videos are amazing, Love from Singapore!!!

[@DannyGevirtz]

You’re amazing! Thanks for watching! Love from Philadelphia!

[@particlestudiosio]

I love you! Protect Danny at all costs!!! Great Video !

[@DannyGevirtz]

Hahaha thanks man!

[@colinmakesvideos]

Great tips! Thanks Danny

[@DannyGevirtz]

Thanks so much Colin!!!

[@nbvideofactory]

Very sympathetic and down to earth. Great channel. Greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

[@hippopictures]

Great tutorial!❤️

[@PjPerez]

I am so glad you admitted having hit "record" at the end of a take only to find out you were not recording, because my man, I have done that too many times.

[@jeremyzhu8885]

Aputure light is sooooo true! I still don't have a chance to work with international crews, but this video would help me fly one day!