The Complete Guide to Film & Digital Production:

Transcript:The Complete Guide to Film & Digital Production::
The Complete Guide to Film & Digital Production: The Process & The People Lorene M. Wales, Ph.D. CRAFT SERVICES SET ETTIQUETTE UNIONS, GUILDS & ASSOCIATIONS © 2017 Taylor & Francis CRAFT SERVICES © 2017 Taylor & Francis Crafty – Pre-Production Checks with heads of departments for specific requests such as vegetarian preferences or favorite foods. Purchases craft service supplies, cups, plates, etc. Rents craft service supplies such as a coffeemaker, hot plate, etc. May need to rent a vehicle to transport craft services (low budget). In higher budget craft service companies have their own vehicles. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Crafty - Production Arrives on set a half-hour before crew call to set up. Works with the 2nd AD to determine the location for the craft services table. Prepares any mini craft services. For instance, director may send the cameraperson off to get some shots. The craft service person always makes sure a small cooler of drinks and snacks go with them. Replenishes craft service supplies throughout the day. May bring snacks to the set periodically. At the end of the day, wraps out the craft services table. Prepares craft services for the next day. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Choices for GOOD Crafty Always have coffee ready when the crew arrives. Also, make sure coffee is available throughout the day. On hot days, supply saltier snacks, juice, and water. The salty snacks help the body retain fluid better, which fights against dehydration. On very cold days, provide hot chocolate and other hot beverages and have the craft service person bring it to set periodically. Choose foods appropriate to the season, such as fruits and vegetables. © 2017 Taylor & Francis GOOD Crafty High-energy drinks are expensive, but crews love them. All snacks should be finger foods, easy to eat on the run. While some crew claim that they want healthy foods on set (and some will actually mean it), most really want the Twinkies and cookies. Provide both to keep them happy. Vary the selection of snacks from day to day so the crew will not become bored. Always keep the craft services table neat and clean. Presentation makes a difference. © 2017 Taylor & Francis Catering Catering, as opposed to craft services, is used when you provide your crew with a meal. Could be lunch, breakfast, or dinner, depending on what time you begin shooting. Catering companies specialize