To set the mood of a scene in a movie, TV show or video, filmmakers give the audience plenty of nonverbal clues — in the locale, the props, the soundtrack, even the camera angles. But one important ...

Also known as chief lighting technician, the gaffer plays a significant part in the film industry’s grip and electrical department. Serving as the head of the electrical division, a gaffer’s role ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this week, Ross Lowell died at the age of 92. He will be ...

On this episode of "Reverse Film School, we break down what happens when a movie has no gaffer on set. and is only lit by the light coming from the windows. There's additional lighting equipment being ...

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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from ...

What’s the most versatile photography accessory? Most would say gaffer tape — and those who don’t have probably never used it. That’s the focus of an amusing yet informative parody from The Slanted ...

MGM in the mid-1940s was a reporter’s paradise. The mammoth sound stages were abuzz with at least eight features at once, with such names as Gable, Astaire, Stewart, Garland, Rooney, Kelly, Garson, ...

Music, sport, and fashion all have significant cultural relevance in society, particularly amongst the younger generation. In the U.S. it is not uncommon to see sports stars such as former NBA star ...

The world of football is on the cusp of a new era, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect for the release of “Gaffer,” a highly anticipated sports documentary that delves into the lives and pressures ...

William Hill, in collaboration with Sky Media, media agency Wavemaker UK, and production company DEAD Films, have announced docu-series Gaffer. The series delves into the highs and lows experienced by ...