How to Build a Movie Set

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[@Theo-oh3jk]

I'm sick today. I'm really feeling awful. This was so soothing to watch. Thank you so much. Sometimes I dream about working on a set. It seems fun but also very stressful. I wanna be the guy that gives people cool water, soda, and juice. Waterboy! lol

[@carlosherrera6873]

Just PA, you'll be on set tomorrow

[@baceclef2684]

check out craft services

[@phoebexxlouise]

even the kid handing out water is stressed! if you want to do nothing on set just become an executive producer or an extra :)

[@Theo-oh3jk]

@@phoebexxlouise I want a little stand where I sell liquid concessions. And then duck out and lurk on set whenever. lol Must be nice being an EP though.

[@erikolson7080]

You could work in "crafty" craft services! Literally, this person (or small crew) keeps fresh fruit, savory snacks, energy foods, drinks on set at all times the physical production crew is shooting. Not typically in scene shops, or pre-rig days, but always there, keeping the crew going on shooting days. Sometimes, an extension of catering, but most often its own stand-alone service. One of my favorite crew members to cozy up to!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Toured the set of “Sleepless in Seattle” at Naval Activity Sand Point, Seattle while in production. I was stationed there and just walked in and looked around. Fella there gave me a amazing tour

[@user-zd6kx5ll8p]

When it comes to making a movie one thing that comes in handy is IMAGINATION.

[@douglewis6924]

This video is amazing, learned a lot a few things i didnt know or remember. I worked on a Show Season 5 and 6 at CNE in Toronto for IATSE as a rookie permit Carpenter. The members are so amazing and how fast and well these go up and the Pride. Working with Covid protocols isnt easy but required. Hats off to the Grips/Paint/Construction Dept's and the Carpenters that are cool enough to show you the tricks.

[@FilmSkills]

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[@sirgifness]

Stranger Things uses the same music as you do in your intro. Haha. But you were earlier.

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[@anthonylapeter7171]

Wow!

[@PennyMadeFilms]

wow

[@infiniteapex8762]

Wow.

[@DarksaberForce]

For a second I thought it was from the menu theme from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

[@PrettyLady7282]

thankyou for this informative video clip

[@warnutztheloser]

Thankz I Much needed Thiz

[@hiltonlive32grnrngr]

If this is the case, I'd love to recreate the corridor set of the Enterprise-D from Star Trek: TNG.

[@ferocious_snailroswell2884]

NNNEEEEERRRRRDDDD!!

[@anthonycardenas5753]

Instead of using plaster for the seams we use bondo it's easier to shape and there is less of unevenness

[@lancegoodthrust546]

Does it work better for outdoor shoots?

[@sonicfreak04]

@@lancegoodthrust546 bondo is used for repairing cars so yes

[@darzbluetv526]

I love your videos♥️

[@giorgiookonaitis2538]

Bravo !!

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[@FilmSkills]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MiDesertLife]

Thanks very Interesting

[@amoledor]

How do you get the cross members to line up? Do you do half-lap joints for the cross pieces?

[@chickennoodlesoup2794]

I need ideas on how to build an old graveyard in the desert. Any tips/advice on how to do this? from the tombstones, to the location, etc. Anything is appreciated. Thx!

[@coollm4760]

Darth Cuscus just wait for Halloween

[@ZUNNI333]

How did it go ? Did you get to construct it ?

[@creative8d14]

How about i use *FLEX TAPE*

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!

[@FilmSkills]

Thanks!

[@harrykruger1881]

Very cool man, thanks for making this!

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Glad you liked it!

[@amdenis]

We need to install a cyc set (45' total length, 11.5' tall with one 90 degree bend in the middle with about 1->2 inch elevated flooring). We currently use 12-foot wide seamless and muslin for our grays and green-screen respectively, but we need more than what they provide in terms of size and utility. Is there any material that does not require painting after every shoot or couple of shoots? If not, someone needs to find or create it, as the currently available alternatives are a productivity and health nightmare. Our issue is that all the materials we have come across all require frequent, ongoing repainting. The problem with that is that paint off-gassing during painting and for a few days after drying is toxic to various degrees (even the ones that we were told weren't turned out to be toxic upon deeper research). So, while it may not be problematic to have occasional exposure to low VOC or related paints, such as once every several years when you have to repaint your home (and hopefully can be out of the house until it dries, with any luck), research is showing that frequent exposure correlates highly with brain, blood and liver cancer and is generally not healthy, even in the short term, as it elevates liver enzymes and causes inflammatory response. Any recommendations or ideas? Thanks to anyone who can help.

[@TheAmma3ad]

Did you get any suggestions?

[@MrVbobby]

People are constantly working on this problem but it seems almost impossible to get what you want I have tried a few but they never turn out to be what they say I have called manufacturer of one paint that continued to bubble and separate as I used it and was sent different bottles of chemicals to add and try like I was helping with their research It is unusual to need something to last that long I wonder what it is that you do

[@mastermcginnis]

Any advice on how to go about breaking into set building work as a skilled journeyman carpenter with a passion for movies?

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[@mfundomzolo4498]

Thank you for giving me a film career

[@ryantameryt]

I'm currently using this technique for a job now and I'm running into problems! The Masonite is dipping in between joist supports in the back. Please let me know what you did to prevent this as I've already doesn't the budget on these materials and can't purchase more to fix it!

[@MrVbobby]

they do not use Masonite they use 1/8 inch luan plywood Masonite is a terrible product to work with for this purpose. Also in the old days we woluld put blank-stock wall paper over all the wood to hide the grain but now you can buy the plywood with the paper all ready on it made for sets which they did not use in the video also putting Spackle on with your fingers is dumb and would get you fired on a real production. With do respect to Anthony using Bondo is usually a terrible idea it is expensive and almost impossible to sand after it dries. I painted sets for 11 years as a member of local 729 set painters union

[@louisegilligan2578]

Cool

[@pblackcrow]

We use cardboard and foam to make sets. Works well when not in a sound stage.

[@commanderspyder5432]

+Shannon Stokely I was thinking that that sounded more like a cheap way to make these type of sets.

[@pblackcrow]

Yes, it is a very great and cheap way to do it. I make sets for LARPers and small time youtubers. Would love a chance to work on something big.

[@lobos9182]

+Shannon Stokely hey shannon, where do you get your materials?

[@pblackcrow]

Cardboard from Staples or donated and the foam Home Depot, the pink stuff...I absolutely love working with it. It's good stuff! But I also build miniature RPG terrain, and LARP sets.

[@lobos9182]

+Shannon Stokely cool, thanks, but the punk stuff for what do you use it?, and have you done big miniatures?

[@gaelrodregez321]

I really wish I can do that If we build together thinking about something

[@hadleymanmusic]

Ive worked with sets and minor repair from road damage but never really built.

[@furiusstiles3214]

This is great. Came here to build walls for my garage halloween house.

[@gill2675]

Now what does the studio do with the wood when done? Is it reused?

[@markusmilesdigweed]

Usually straight to the bin. Stock sizes (4*X) are sometimes kept if they're "clean". If the show is returning the set we will strike it carefully and store it, or it lives in a lonely studio till break or haitus is over and filming resumes. Occasionally sets are also sold which I can't stand working on.

[@art3mis107]

I wanna buy a hangar so i can do this type of stuff

[@sonofman8262]

Building with 1 bys of clear white pine and quater inch luan glue and nail gun and tape and table saw

[@BruizerNewser]

How much would all this cost

[@JJBproductions84]

The thumbnail is DePaul University’s apartment set in Chicago

[@redcowcat8705]

is the material reused?

[@itzliamnow]

many movies and tv shows reuse many sets and just change it up so people don't realise its the same

[@prodbycha]

how much money is this

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[@naagallinaaadda9400]

Hi owsam

[@gregnulik1975]

If only hollywood made these sets more real, and then shipped them to a neighborhood to be lived in after the show is finished.

[@russellh8702]

They wouldn’t be up to building code

[@happyandhealthy888]

building sets in silence

[@ferocious_snailroswell2884]

It seems like such a waster of resources. I just don’t get how that much time money and materials can go into a movie or whatever if it’s just for 1 scene

[@itzliamnow]

many movies and tv shows reuse many sets and just change it up so people don't realise its the same

[@tomkent4656]

Does anybody make plastic frames for flats?

[@FilmSkills]

No - that would be too limiting. Wood is cheaper, easier to find and transport, and gives you more options to build the size and shape of flats you need.

[@lonzorodrecord3137]

iam casting director lonzorod

[@IBPROPN15]

At 2:28, the staples should be following the grain.

[@davedave9780]

It holds better when it's across the grain and less likely to go all the way through or separate...I know what you're saying though, it set the staple better with no wood splintering upward.