What A Gaffer Does On Set: Crew Breakdown

[@carmanterblanche]

There are many filmmaking channels on KZbin, but very few who really talk about these things and the more technical aspects that go into making a film. Thank you so much, and from someone in my home country as well.

[@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams]

Yeah this kind of topic coverage is rare. All the masterclasses I've seen so far paint in broad strokes. Then for screenwriting, there's a channel called Film Courage, but they tend to interview negative people or screenwriters who haven't actually been successful.

[@meisterjambon]

I’m studying film and this is the kind of thing they would talk about in lectures, probably a lot of people don’t want to watch it cause it’s too technical, but then that’s as far as they will get

[@msnspy]

This is highly needed especially for people who are just getting into production with out any background in it 👏🏻👏🏻

[@extraordinary_ordinary]

In Canada we do a hybrid of the US and British system. Sparks are responsible for the power distribution, the lights and the stands for the lights. The grips are responsible for any of the lighting modifiers and their associated stands in addition to the other grip responsibilities.

[@pisacenere]

Finally I understand what the guy with the object with the white circle do

[@FILMFRAT]

The quality at which you deliver information my friend… is unmatched. So much GREAT information

[@sujith7368]

Please make a video about coverage and lighting, and how they adjust time !?

[@wombathijs4560]

This series is INCREDIBLE. Keep them coming and THANK YOU

[@robbiemoore5608]

Thank you for making this video! I know so many people who get the DP and the gaffers jobs confused (The DP solely operating the camera and the gaffer lights the entire movie).

[@AxelReigns]

Yes except the DP doesn't solely operate camera. They are in charge of the look of the film which includes camera and lighting. As mentioned in the video, DP are responsible for concept and design of lighting while the Gaffer initiates this vision through setting up the lights.

[@maxsdad538]

The DP RARELY operates the camera, Slick.

[@vice.nor.virtue]

Thank you so much for making these! I'm in my early 30s and having some kind of career crisis and it's really helping me to think what I wanna do with my life going forward

[@phokar5255]

Not sure why I got so hype when you said South Africa! Represent!!

[@theDanDeleon]

3:16 ah yes, the lucrative career of a Director of Hotography.

[@sammywiener]

the stuff abut tracking the sun blew my mind

[@amritdigital9483]

You are such a high quality and valuable source of information!

[@zuru__9215]

I'm loving this videos so much. Can you make a crew breakdown about the audio department?

[@Pierorocks]

Love this series! You should cover all the positions on a crew as they all are important! :)

[@brianrupp]

This is a very good breakdown of the Gaffer's role on set.

[@guillaumevalli5031]

Key Grip soon, please :) Love your work !!!

[@bavtschannel2813]

Nicely done. I will show this to my students for a better explanation of what a gaffer is.

[@midwestdocumentarycenterin1680]

Thank you for another excellent video. I would very much like to apply for the "Director of Hot-ography" position advertised at 3:13.

[@cintula82]

Always a treasure content!

[@charlieg4258]

Thank you for this, please continue making more crew breakdown videos, its soo helpful.

[@oniriscope]

I’ve been enjoying your educative content so far. I hope you’ll be able to stay around as long as possible! Thanks again for the useful content. Stay safe

[@calebr]

Really enjoying the Crew Breakdown series. I look forward to more videos.

[@tomk2688]

Eric Messerschmitt just won the best cinematography oscar.

[@cinemanuggets24]

Which should have gone to Joshua James Richards

[@davidsanguinetti9063]

@@cinemanuggets24 ejem Sean Bobbit….

[@scottthomson641]

@@davidsanguinetti9063 I think Lachlan Milne but he didn't even get a nom :(

[@davidsanguinetti9063]

@@scottthomson641 he did an amazing excellent job in Minari and also in Love and Monsters

[@AlexYoung-qn9ed]

I had the option of choosing ‘Gaffer' or ‘Lighting Technician', so I took the credit of LIGHTING TECHNICIAN. But my role as Gaffer was there as I had to work with others (Director/Director of Photography/producers) to get what we needed.

[@PraveenKUMAR-gx5ck]

Extra ordinary please Continue these series

[@IXISSV]

Its soo cool to learn about what goes on behind the scenes 👍 Thank you for your time & effort in making these videos ❤️ Hopefully I can put in to practice what I learn from your vids 😀

[@peternavanac9310]

Excellent. Informative. Finally, a youtube channel with a well written script!

[@Jason-yw2ow]

these breakdowns of different roles are amazing. keep it up!

[@jakub.szyszka]

Awesome content man, I love your videos

[@PRadventurer]

Please continue this series. This is awesome

[@guguemichaels]

yes, I enjoyed it sir. You were correct in everything you said. Nice one...

[@mauroleguizamon1460]

Nice video. Here in Argentina we are closer to the british sistem of work. The another one would be non-viable for us. I would love a video about the role of the DIT in a shooting and the relationship with the DOP. A video about light continuity or raccord in a same escene would be perfect to. Saludos desde el sur!

[@logicfrogmedia]

I'd love to see one of these about the role of a producer. I've never really understood what they do... You're one of my favorite channels on youtube, thanks for doing what you do!

[@iforgotthenamemate]

They are in charge of money.

[@owenhaupt]

Love this video!! Excited to see more in the series :)

[@nick_g]

Sounds satisfying to work on a set

[@NotTommyChin]

I really liked this series as I just enter to the film industry and would like to know moreeee Awesome Videoooo

[@asherhuskinson6815]

Fascinating! I had always heard of different crew systems based on the country, but never knew the difference. I have to say that I like how the British/commonwealth system sounds. It seems to make more sense.

[@loganwelty7094]

This is stellar work bro. Thank you for making these videos

[@akirsch76]

Great video as always. But it would be nice to have a movie list at the end, like in your other videos.

[@indiasamone]

I loved this. Maybe preproduction roles next?

[@larramenpa]

"half silk = strong bounce source" :p weelllll I'm just teasing you ahah, great video on the role of the gaffer and collaboration with the DP, as always!

[@AndrewJQueen]

Interesting, I didn't know we had a different style here in America as far as the delegation of duties is concerned. So far I've only worked with smaller form projects but a "Spark" is not a term I've herd. Everything you described has been done by the grip team aside from tweaking, shaping and adjusting the lights.

[@gbesalvador]

Appreciate the video, my future goal and really gives me the directions in which I need to go

[@gbesalvador]

is it possible if you can go over the different diffusion fabrics?

[@skykrow]

Whats a director of hotography? 3:08

[@LongtowerNyc]

This is soooooo dope. Very very impressive vid. Thanks

[@youssefhanna]

Great video, keep the good work up!

[@KaniNarci]

This is reeeeally helpful and good to know. Loved the video and please do more!!

[@fabriziogiovanardi9066]

what's the name of the movie at 2:32?

[@kartanosaka]

This series is great! I really enjoy every episode of it.

[@TheumbrellaMG]

Beautifully explained. Thank you for this video. I have a question though ✋🏾 in this era of “solo filmmakers” how does one who finds him/herself doing it all for small personal/business projects determine which role they fit into in a large production?

[@EddieandSophieViney]

Such a good presentation of information... many thanks

[@PARALIGHTWORX]

Thank you for this great video! Greetings from Germany :)

[@trnygbl23]

Amazing video! Very valuable information! Thank you!

[@tturnquest1]

Great video. Now I know what the graters do for the cinematographers on set.

[@TerrenceWilkinsII]

As a DOP I'm absolutely laughing at the example of "bouncing an 18k off a 1/2 silk"

[@AliIKarimi]

Could you make a video about Jarhead and how the oil field fire scenes were shot?

[@dolmusdriverpickle1112]

Yes

[@jahzzii7]

These videos are the best!

[@anzmhd]

well done mate. make video about every position. luv your content

[@NickNCC]

Fantastic breakdown!

[@robertwhitehead-3259]

Excellent videos - you just got a new sub!

[@mradriiiian]

Please more of this series!

[@jambodjembe]

Fascinating video. New subscriber and looking forward to watching more. Thanks

[@TranAnh-ji1dd]

so detail, thank you for this video

[@Yuanjac]

In German, Gaffer means Gawker, so i was confused for a second why Gawkers would be needed on a set :D

[@mattyt1961]

to stroke the ego of the 'stars' :D

[@AgusParedesMx]

You should talk about the Making Of department :)

[@impostervt]

This is how Jim Gaffigan got his start.

[@merriammerkabah408]

Too bad he met his end at the hands of his own son upon returning from helping a nice young man carry wine through a pocket dimension

[@sk8mcbang]

Absolutely loved it

[@oriheller2852]

Great video man very helpful

[@NileStudios]

Loved this video, I had my team sit down and watch it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@rayyancr]

Man, I wish I had known this earlier. So benefit

[@luisgondim8283]

you made it very easy to understand! thanks dude!

[@NineInchNailer]

Your channel is so dope!!

[@PriestBeats]

Love this series

[@pameflores]

Thank you!! Your videos help me a lot!

[@kevinn1158]

The gaffer is the person who gets blamed for everything...love from the camera dept.

[@KAFFMANPRODUCTIONS]

Thanks for the content. Very educative and helpful.

[@globalistproduction]

Thanks for your time and energy for making this informative video👏👏👏

[@reptongeek]

I'm still confused though as to how much work a DP has to actually do. If the director decides camera positions and the gaffer does the lighting, what is left?

[@rutgerrichard5175]

You can look at it like this: the DP is creatively responsible for the light and look in a given scene. The gaffer is the one who executes the lighting that the DP has in his/her head. Also very commonly (at least where I live) the DP is also the camera operator, and depending on how visual the director is (some aren't very much, others are), he also gets to decide the framing of the shot. The name says it actually: "director of photography", meaning responsible for the photography of the film.

[@NevermoreVisuals]

Love this! Can you do Producer next? Would be cool to see the range on that, especially in the Indie space it seems like theres a slight difference between the two worlds

[@ManicMovesDrowsyDreams]

You have a very distinct UK accent. Is that London or somewhere in. Northern England? Oh South Africa! No wonder I couldn't pinpoint it. Keep up the good work

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

As a German i always chuckle when i read "Gaffer" in the end credits. Because in german the word "Gaffer" has a different meaning. It describes a person who stands around an accident or attack crime scene and just gawking and blocking the way for the first responders. Nobody likes Gaffer in crisis situations.

[@lolamby1]

For some bad films this takes on a literal meaning.

[@DingChavez-m1x]

I wanna be a Gaffer when I grow up

[@sergyorock33]

I really like this kind of videos

[@RobbieBackpacking]

Just wanted to correct one thing: On US film sets (at least on the east coast) electrics absolutely have their own stands. You're right that they often borrow from grip world, as does the camera department, but Electrics normally have their own stands for most lights. You'll normally see one guy carry in the lighting fixture, followed by one guy with the tripod or stand, almost always from the same department.

[@SEAKPhotog]

Very, very interesting, thanks!

[@nicheelmadurai7338]

Love to see to this from a south african perspective 👌🙏🤩 please could u do grips or best boy (no clue on the last one)

[@harusicornelio5334]

Great video. Could you please do one about colorist?

[@tavislucaso]

Can you make a full time living working as a spark on film sets? I live next door to pinewood film studios, its been my dream to work on the film sets but still, no luck

[@filmspotzshorts]

I'm still new to all of this. In North America, does the gaffer setup the c-stand + light + light modifiers? Or does the grip do that?

[@MegaZach9]

Is the role of a gaffer at all an entry level position? Obviously, some experience is better than none, but generally among independent film/short film sets does the position call for the same seniority?

[@AlleyKatPr0]

excellent video

[@somnathchakravarty3658]

Nice video. Thank you.

Awesome ! Thank you

[@SwissMarksman]

2:30 It's that fucking animal Blundetto

[@kishorereddy8554]

Worth watching video so nice

[@HeyJettRink]

You mentioned “adding negative fill”….what does that mean?

[@hairdevinci]

Your the best, thank u.

[@mars.marroquin]

Very Useful

[@marcusperry7461]

What, no mention of Gaffer tape ?