ABSTRACT
The working relationship between the director and cinematographer is the key to getting a film made. Along with the production designer, they are the people on the set responsible for creating the look and feel of the project. Typically, when starting to light and set up a new scene, the assistant director will ask for an estimate of how long it will take to be ready to shoot. A good set dresser will usually have a couple of spare table lamps or hanging lights on the truck. These can be invaluable either as a lighting source themselves or as a “motivator” of light. It may be up to the electricians to wire them up, however. Standard procedure is for the loader to fill in as much of the information as possible and then tape the camera report to the mag before it is delivered to the set.
