Gaffer Equipment

[killkhan]

Hey everyone,

I just got hired to be a gaffer for a student film.

I just wanted to ask everyone what equipment I need to be a gaffer.

I have a basic understanding of lighting and electronics, I have a few rolls of gaffers tape, various tools, and some rolls of caution tape (for safety).

I'm pretty sure they have lights. Any ideas?

-killkhan

[Macaholic]

definitely heat resistant gloves and a leatherman or multi tool

[nooneimportant77]

If you're hanging lights from a grid, safety chains. Sandbags for stands. Make sure you keep all the cables nice and neat, 90 degree angles, and along walls.

Gloves are a must. A bandana can come in handy, I usually just keep one in my pocket. Blackwrap is good. Clothespins (get fancy and call em C-47s).

[killkhan]

If you're hanging lights from a grid, safety chains. Sandbags for stands. Make sure you keep all the cables nice and neat, 90 degree angles, and along walls.

Gloves are a must. A bandana can come in handy, I usually just keep one in my pocket. Blackwrap is good. Clothespins (get fancy and call em C-47s).


By blackwrap do you mean black tape?

[TiE_Shepherd]

By blackwrap do you mean black tape?

No, he means black wrap...

http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/blstforo12.html

[killkhan]

No, he means black wrap...

http://www.filmandvideolighting.com/blstforo12.html

Oh got it. That seems like a useful piece of equipment. I'll invest in a bit of that.

Thanks everyone.

[Skycarl]

Don't forget the long neck,,,, oh ,,, wait,,
that would be for a giraffer,,, never mind,,

WTG on getting the job.

[punkandska66]

Iseewhatudidthar Carl...

Sneaky, sneaky. But you can't get past me!

[killkhan]

Don't forget the long neck,,,, oh ,,, wait,,
that would be for a giraffer,,, never mind,,

WTG on getting the job.

Thanks skycarl