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• FILM COMMISSIONS - Film commissions in refer to quasi-governmental, non-profit organizations whose purpose is to attract motion media production crews to film on location in their locale. Film commissions offer support so that productions can accomplish their work smoothly. Traditionally, film commissions have used tax incentives in order to draw TV, video and new media production. Film commissions actively promote their locations throughout the world using tax credits as a key enticement for helping the decision process, as well as other types of incentives including scenery, location crew and permit ease, shooting for the lowest movie budgets and the highest quality production value.
• LOCATIONS / STAGES - Deciding the location in of the film or entertainment project is vital to the pre-production stages of filmmaking and commercial photography. Once directors, producers and screenwriters concur on an overall vision for a project, locations must be selected based on scenes that will be storyboarded to provide the detail that will determine indoor stages, outdoor locations or backlots for production. Locations may include casinos, airports & hangars, ranches, hotels, restaurants, bars & lounges, etc. Studios & stages offer production companies climate and sound controlled environments for filming. A Studio may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities.
• EQUIPMENT - Equipment, cameras and lighting in provide the backbone for generating entertainment product. From aerial equipment, cranes, dollies, booms & platforms to generators, expendables, safety, and sound equipment, this collection of items provides essential functions in enabling the camera to do its job. Cameras range from digital video to 3D, High Definition, and underwater specialty ones, all meant to serve specific end production uses. Film stock used for the variety of cameras also plays an important role in how the product will be delivered. Lighting is the deliberate application of light to a set or location site to achieve a desired effect or mood for filming on entertainment productions. There are a wide range of lighting products including softlight/softboxes, space and dino lights, chimeras, litepanels, and LEDs, just to name a few of the specialty lights available for filming. (LEDs emit ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths with very high brightness.)
• TRANSPORTATION - Transportation refers to the movement of people and/or goods from one location to another in . In the entertainment industry, many type of specialty vehicles are utilized in the production of media. From honeywagons and motorhomes serving as dressing rooms and cast trailers to mobile production offices and golf cars used extensively on movie studio lots, each vehicle plays an important cog in the production wheel. Additionally, there is the necessity of everyday vehicles like cars, trucks, motorcycles, limousines, buses, shuttles and taxis, all of which may also be used as picture vehicles in the filming process. Maintenance of all forms of transport is also essential to meeting scheduling and budget concerns.
• COSTUMES / WARDROBE - The way talent will appear in a production in is dependent on wardrobe, costuming, hair & makeup. Wardrobe in the entertainment industry refers to all varieties of clothing needed to dress talent, including men's, women's & children's contemporary, period & vintage, military & professional uniforms, western wear, etc. Basic dress (costumes) needs an inventory of complimentary items like hats, shoes, furs, jewelry, watches, eyeglasses & wigs. Costumes for period productions rely both on costume rental houses and/or the design and custom creations of specialty items, particularly for key talent. Hair stylists and makeup artists work with the wardrobe department in creating the perfect "look" for talent in every production.
• PROPS / SETS / GRAPHICS - A prop is a general term for a piece of theatrical property that will be used by a cast member in an entertainment production in . Props may range the gamut from furnishings to kitchen & bath items, medical equipment, toys, musical instruments, flowers, food, etc. While many props can be purchased or rented, some items, like animatronics, puppets, models & miniatures will have to be designed and fabricated by prop makers. Once a set or event is dressed with the proper props, theming can take the production to the next atmospheric level by decorating to reflect a specific theme or corporate brand.
• POST PRODUCTION - Post production refers to all the stages of production after the initial photography/recording has been completed for entertainment projects in . These disciplines include editing of the picture/program, writing and/or recording & editing the soundtrack, adding special effects (sound and visual), creating titles and trailers, adding subtitles, dubbing or captions, and the final transfer of film to the medium it will be released & distributed as. Prior to distribution, there is videotape duplication & transfer, telecine, and standards conversions when necessary for TV or home entertainment products. Post production facilities are either stationary or mobile, and may offer rental editing bays, screening rooms, graphic artist services, dubbing stages, foley rooms with sound props.
• EVENTS / VENUES - Events in the entertainment industry in may run the gamut from party gatherings at restaurants, bars or lounges to wrap & premiere parties requiring the services of event production companies who handle all the organizational details like catering, event staffing, dance floors, invitations, event lighting, event entertainment, and valet parking services. In a large venue, the preparations may include securing risers & platforms for staging, theatrical draperies, sound reinforcement for concert productions, projection systems and LED screens, and even the employment of stagehands to handle rigging, trussing & flying equipment.
• PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES - Production support in refers to a compilation of services that are required for entertainment media production. These include crew positions like directors of photography, 2nd unit directors, actors & dialect coaches, and steadicam operators that represent professional associations, unions and guilds. Crews only appear behind the scenes in these various areas of expertise: art, sets, props, construction, scenic backgrounds, special effects, hair & makeup, costumes, camera operators, production sound, grips, electricians, location scouts, editorial/script, visual effects, etc. Other disciplines include casting directors who interface with talent & modeling agencies, trainers and choreographers of various specialties like sword fighting, fencing, and stunts, to those who budget & schedule productions.
• ASSOCIATIONS / SHOWS / MARKETING - Association in are designed to offer businesses in the entertainment industry unified support for their trade. Trade Shows in are places where companies can display and exhibit their products and services that they offer to entertainment industry. Film Festivals in are places where directors and producers both large and small can show off their latest productions and receive valuable feedback on their production.

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• Backlots / Exterior Sets - Backlots & Exterior Sets in are areas behind or adjoining movie studios that contain permanent exterior sets for filming outdoor scenes, and/or space to build temporary sets. These buildings can be modified with accessories & set dressing to match any time period and location, from mountain scenes to modern day city blocks, and may give the illusion of vast location sites, while actually only taking up a few acres of the backlot.
• Backlots - Backlots & Exterior Sets in are areas behind or adjoining movie studios that contain permanent exterior sets for filming outdoor scenes, and/or space to build temporary sets. These buildings can be modified with accessories & set dressing to match any time period and location, from mountain scenes to modern day city blocks, and may give the illusion of vast location sites, while actually only taking up a few acres of the backlot.
• Digital Stages / Virtual Production Stages - Digital Stages & Virtual Sets in has come a long way since it’s inception. Today, productions require a quality look at a modest price. With virtual sets this can be achieved for novice an expert alike. In the past moving a set to a new location required a large crew with multiple trucks. Now this large set is minimalized and can be set up virtually anywhere in no time.
• Virtual Sets - Digital Stages & Virtual Sets in has come a long way since it’s inception. Today, productions require a quality look at a modest price. With virtual sets this can be achieved for novice an expert alike. In the past moving a set to a new location required a large crew with multiple trucks. Now this large set is minimalized and can be set up virtually anywhere in no time.
• Digital Stages - Digital Stages & Virtual Sets in has come a long way since it’s inception. Today, productions require a quality look at a modest price. With virtual sets this can be achieved for novice an expert alike. In the past moving a set to a new location required a large crew with multiple trucks. Now this large set is minimalized and can be set up virtually anywhere in no time.
• Green Screen Stages / Cycloramas - Green screen stages in are used for Special Effects work such as background and/or backdrop replacement and inserting a character or computer-generated (CG) element into a scene. Some stages offer green screen painted cycloramas, while others utilize a variety of green screen fabrics or materials. Virtually all major motion pictures utilize some form of green screen production.
• Green Screen Stages - Green screen stages in are used for Special Effects work such as background and/or backdrop replacement and inserting a character or computer-generated (CG) element into a scene. Some stages offer green screen painted cycloramas, while others utilize a variety of green screen fabrics or materials. Virtually all major motion pictures utilize some form of green screen production.
• Hangars - Airport hangars in is a closed structure designed to house aircraft in protective storage. Hangars may be built using construction supplies such as metal, wood or concrete in order to protect aircraft from weather and ultraviolet light. Hangars may also be used as repair shops or assembly areas. In filming, aviation mock-ups and/or miniatures of aircraft within hangars may be created to simulate the size and mass military hangars actually encompass.
• Hotels - While hotels in provide lodging for the general public, they also offer many varied location sites for filming including bars & lounges, restaurants, spas, lobbies, pools, golf courses and tennis courts. Hotel ballrooms are often used as wrap & premiere party venues, while utilizing the catering capabilities synonymous with fine hotels. Hotels varying form of architecture act as the necessary backdrops to visually bring the screenwriter's words to life. Production Companies also look for plenty of parking for their cars, vans & trucks, in addition to rooms for filming and casting.
• Homes for Filming - In production companies do not always build sets for filming. Often when a scene in and around a house is needed they rent the location from a home owner for what can be a substantial amount of money. These houses come in all kinds of colors, sizes and shapes. Different architectural styles provide a plethora of homes to choose from. Filming does not only take place on the inside, but just as important is the outside architecture, landscape, pools, etc.
• Homes - In production companies do not always build sets for filming. Often when a scene in and around a house is needed they rent the location from a home owner for what can be a substantial amount of money. These houses come in all kinds of colors, sizes and shapes. Different architectural styles provide a plethora of homes to choose from. Filming does not only take place on the inside, but just as important is the outside architecture, landscape, pools, etc.
• Location Services / Location Agencies - Location agencies and libraries in include finding the overall type of scenery or "location" necessary for film, television, commercials, music videos, and print photography. Location services inclued location managers & scouts who are vital members of the production support team. The Location Manager is responsible for securing all permits, permissions, and for handling the logistics of all work outside of the studio, even extending to traffic control & barricades, strike services and bin rental after the shoot. Weather forecasting is a major consideration in determining a site for filming. The Location Scout does most of the actual research, footwork and photography to document location possibilities. Location Assistants are usually first to arrive at the location site to allow set dressing to begin, and are responsible for documenting the position of all props (furniture and accessories) to assure that the location is returned to its original state once filming is completed.
• Location Services - Location agencies and libraries in include finding the overall type of scenery or "location" necessary for film, television, commercials, music videos, and print photography. Location services inclued location managers & scouts who are vital members of the production support team. The Location Manager is responsible for securing all permits, permissions, and for handling the logistics of all work outside of the studio, even extending to traffic control & barricades, strike services and bin rental after the shoot. Weather forecasting is a major consideration in determining a site for filming. The Location Scout does most of the actual research, footwork and photography to document location possibilities. Location Assistants are usually first to arrive at the location site to allow set dressing to begin, and are responsible for documenting the position of all props (furniture and accessories) to assure that the location is returned to its original state once filming is completed.
• Locations for Filming - Locations for filing also know as film location in are the sets and scenery that will be photographed outside of a motion picture studio. Filming locations may range from mountainous terrains to seaside cabanas and elaborate European palaces. Once a script is production ready, the Director breaks down the project by storyboarding scenes, so that locations and action are depicted in greater visual detail than the script provides on its own. So locations allow the Director to add his viewpoint to the production.
• Malls / Shopping Centers - Shopping malls or centers in refer to one or more buildings forming a complex of stores with sidewalks or interconnected walkways enabling visitors to easily move from unit to unit. Car-friendly strip malls became popular in the 1920's, while the concept of multi-level enclosed malls began to spring up after World War II. In addition to large "anchor" department stores, malls draw customers because of smaller or boutique type stores specializing in products like furnishings, antiques, aquariums, art, books, draperies, fabrics, flowers, kitchen & bath items, lamps, specialty toys, etc. Malls often offer other "camera-ready" amenities such as food courts, fountains, courtyards and large enclosed spaces where sets may be designed.
• Malls - Shopping malls or centers in refer to one or more buildings forming a complex of stores with sidewalks or interconnected walkways enabling visitors to easily move from unit to unit. Car-friendly strip malls became popular in the 1920's, while the concept of multi-level enclosed malls began to spring up after World War II. In addition to large "anchor" department stores, malls draw customers because of smaller or boutique type stores specializing in products like furnishings, antiques, aquariums, art, books, draperies, fabrics, flowers, kitchen & bath items, lamps, specialty toys, etc. Malls often offer other "camera-ready" amenities such as food courts, fountains, courtyards and large enclosed spaces where sets may be designed.
• Shopping Centers - Shopping malls or centers in refer to one or more buildings forming a complex of stores with sidewalks or interconnected walkways enabling visitors to easily move from unit to unit. Car-friendly strip malls became popular in the 1920's, while the concept of multi-level enclosed malls began to spring up after World War II. In addition to large "anchor" department stores, malls draw customers because of smaller or boutique type stores specializing in products like furnishings, antiques, aquariums, art, books, draperies, fabrics, flowers, kitchen & bath items, lamps, specialty toys, etc. Malls often offer other "camera-ready" amenities such as food courts, fountains, courtyards and large enclosed spaces where sets may be designed.
• Parking Lots for Rent - When a production is shooting on location in , it often will need to rent large parking lots to set up a base camp while filming in a neighborhood, or a place to park its trucks, motorhomes, dressing rooms & cast trailers during dark days when filming at a location is interrupted. Parking lots are important because vehicles typically are contracted for an entire production, so base camps are important in the film scheduling process.
• Parking Lots - When a production is shooting on location in , it often will need to rent large parking lots to set up a base camp while filming in a neighborhood, or a place to park its trucks, motorhomes, dressing rooms & cast trailers during dark days when filming at a location is interrupted. Parking lots are important because vehicles typically are contracted for an entire production, so base camps are important in the film scheduling process.
• Permit Offices - Permit Offices in provide production companies licenses to film in areas under their jurisdiction. Permit offices have specific contacts in each office that deals with fees and regulations regarding filming, as well as directing them to specific city departments that may be necessary to have on-site during the filming process, like Location Police. To get a film permit in Los Angeles you can contact permit services companies or go to FilmLA.
• Permit Services - In addition to obtaining a basic permit to film in an area, production companies rely on companies in offering permit services to cover all the bases necessary when filming on location. Permit services include assisting with traffic control & barricades, signature & notification services, providing information on current street, land & freeway closures, creating signage, posting "no parking" signs, securing Location Police, and providing the Location Manager with referrals.
• Photography Studios - Photographers in take pictures using a wide variety of cameras and film formats. Commercial photographers aid in entertainment marketing by taking headshots of talent that are used for casting purposes, as well working in the modeling field providing product for print advertising. A photographer may also be contracted by a production company to be on location documenting their movie with still photographs for future use and promotion, particularly if key talent is involved.
• Production Offices for Rent / Creative Spaces - Production companies in may rent temporary office space as a base camp for producers and crew during the course of filming a motion picture. Production offices vary in size, and often come with private kitchens, professional reception areas, janitorial and security services. Many production office buildings also offer stages for production, editing suites, and post production facilities.
• Office Rentals - Production companies in may rent temporary office space as a base camp for producers and crew during the course of filming a motion picture. Production offices vary in size, and often come with private kitchens, professional reception areas, janitorial and security services. Many production office buildings also offer stages for production, editing suites, and post production facilities.
• Ranches - Ranches and Farms in generally consist of acres of land devoted to grazing livestock, animals and/or farming. The natural landscapes or ranches may include farm fields, mountains, meadows, trails, canyons, rolling hills and paved/unpaved roads. Barns, cabins and houses of many architectural styles make filming at a ranch location very desirable because of all the location options. Aerial equipment has easy access to ranch locations, and stunt coordinators are often called to these locations to recreate scenes from the Old West.
• Rehearsal Studios - A rehearsal is a "run-through" of a performance before a scene is actually performed on stage or for the cameras. Rehearsal studios in offer stages and/or soundstages when executing the technical aspects of a performance. Prior rehearsals to performing may include table readings where the performers learn dialogue and discuss blocking and stage movements.
• Standing Sets - Standing sets in are permanent fixtures where theatrical productions are filmed. These sets may exist on Studio lots & soundstages, or in facilities designed specifically for this purpose. Examples of standing sets include courtrooms, morgues, airplane interiors & cockpits, jails/prisons, corporate office settings, churches, hospital rooms, and even entire street scenes (on Studio lots). Standing sets are accessorized and dressed according to the production company's requirements.
• Studios / Stages - Studios in may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities. Many soundstages are audience rated for sound, however, you may need to contact the stage to be sure. You can see a list of sound stages in the area by looking at the Studio/Stage chart in the Creative Handbook print and online editions.
• Studios & Stages - Studios in may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities. Many soundstages are audience rated for sound, however, you may need to contact the stage to be sure. You can see a list of sound stages in the area by looking at the Studio/Stage chart in the Creative Handbook print and online editions.
• Stages - Studios in may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities. Many soundstages are audience rated for sound, however, you may need to contact the stage to be sure. You can see a list of sound stages in the area by looking at the Studio/Stage chart in the Creative Handbook print and online editions.
• Soundstages - Studios in may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities. Many soundstages are audience rated for sound, however, you may need to contact the stage to be sure. You can see a list of sound stages in the area by looking at the Studio/Stage chart in the Creative Handbook print and online editions.
• Stages & Studios - Studios in may provide sound stages, lighting and grip rentals & expendables, green screen stages, prop rentals, rehearsal studios, makeup/wardrobe rooms, dressing rooms, production offices, camera packages, transportation, production supplies, graphic design & sign shop, moldmaking, construction supplies and warehousing facilities. Many soundstages are audience rated for sound, however, you may need to contact the stage to be sure. You can see a list of sound stages in the area by looking at the Studio/Stage chart in the Creative Handbook print and online editions.
• Warehouses / Raw Space - Warehouses also referred to as raw space in offer event production trucking and temporary warehousing for production companies. Additionally, since warehouses and raw spaces are large, enclosed spaces, they may also be utilized as film location sites.
• Warehouses - Warehouses also referred to as raw space in offer event production trucking and temporary warehousing for production companies. Additionally, since warehouses and raw spaces are large, enclosed spaces, they may also be utilized as film location sites.
• Raw Space - Warehouses also referred to as raw space in offer event production trucking and temporary warehousing for production companies. Additionally, since warehouses and raw spaces are large, enclosed spaces, they may also be utilized as film location sites.
• Air Conditioning and Heating - Rentals of portable air conditioning & heating units in solve a production company's needs whether filming on a set or on location, whether its needs encompass a tent or something the size of a football stadium. Spot coolers, package units, and trailer mounted units are available, as well as gas & electric heaters usually on a 24/7 basis to supply all you air conditioning and heating needs.
• Heating - Rentals of portable air conditioning & heating units in solve a production company's needs whether filming on a set or on location, whether its needs encompass a tent or something the size of a football stadium. Spot coolers, package units, and trailer mounted units are available, as well as gas & electric heaters usually on a 24/7 basis to supply all you air conditioning and heating needs.
• Air Conditioning - Rentals of portable air conditioning & heating units in solve a production company's needs whether filming on a set or on location, whether its needs encompass a tent or something the size of a football stadium. Spot coolers, package units, and trailer mounted units are available, as well as gas & electric heaters usually on a 24/7 basis to supply all you air conditioning and heating needs.
• Aircraft / Helicopters / Aerial Filming - Production companies in utilize pilots, helicopters and airplanes (aerial filiming equipment) to film scenes, as well as employing SAG aircraft pilots to coordinate and perform aerial stunts. Specialty aerial production companies offer aircraft with camera mountings on both airplanes and helicopters as well as pilots to operate the aircraft. Aerial equipment is also available for location scouting and preproduction coordination.
• Helicopters - Production companies in utilize pilots, helicopters and airplanes (aerial filiming equipment) to film scenes, as well as employing SAG aircraft pilots to coordinate and perform aerial stunts. Specialty aerial production companies offer aircraft with camera mountings on both airplanes and helicopters as well as pilots to operate the aircraft. Aerial equipment is also available for location scouting and preproduction coordination.
• Aerial Equipment - Production companies in utilize pilots, helicopters and airplanes (aerial filiming equipment) to film scenes, as well as employing SAG aircraft pilots to coordinate and perform aerial stunts. Specialty aerial production companies offer aircraft with camera mountings on both airplanes and helicopters as well as pilots to operate the aircraft. Aerial equipment is also available for location scouting and preproduction coordination.
• Atmospheric Effects / Ice, Snow, Rain, Fog, Misting - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Snow - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Rain - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Ice - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Fog - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Haze - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Wind - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Mist - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Atmospheric Effects - Atmospheric effects in include ice, snow, rain, fire, water, wind, smoke, haze, fog, and even bubbles or confetti that may be spewn from a machine. Pyrotechnics involve chemical reactions that produce heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound. While atmospheric FX are usually relatively save, because of the safety issues involved with using combustible materials, pyrotechnicians are employed on the set for the safe storage and handling of these devices. Stunt personnel are also often involved in action sequences using certain atmospheric FX and pyrotechnic displays.
• Auctions - Auctions in are part of the Asset Liquidation & Disposal Process. Auctions bring byers together to bid on high value items so that the highest price can be ascertained from all of the assets in the liquidation. The process of liquidation and disposal should only be handled by professionals trained the proper handling of assets.
• Batteries / Battery Packs / Chargers - Batteries contain electrochemical cells, and convert that stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Battery Packs use groups of batteries to power the entertainment industry in . Film, digital, lighting, television, video and still photography industries all require battery power. Certain types of batteries, like those with lithium technology, can power products with longer run times than traditional batteries, making them more desirable for filming. Batteries and battery packs all use special chargers and charging equipment to maintain the readiness of this specialty equipment.
• Batteries - Batteries contain electrochemical cells, and convert that stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Battery Packs use groups of batteries to power the entertainment industry in . Film, digital, lighting, television, video and still photography industries all require battery power. Certain types of batteries, like those with lithium technology, can power products with longer run times than traditional batteries, making them more desirable for filming. Batteries and battery packs all use special chargers and charging equipment to maintain the readiness of this specialty equipment.
• Cases / Carts / Sandbags / Shot Bags - In camera carts are most often used for holding cameras and camera accessories. They are designed to hold cameras and their specialty equipment. Camera cases & softbags typically have ultrawide openings for the insertion of the unit without disturbing the viewfinder, lenses or mic. The interiors will be fully padded to safeguard the contents, and separate compartments may be included on the outside of the bag for accessories. Carts, cases & softbags are also available for lighting, sound components, wardrobe, etc. Custom foam work is often desirable, particularly on higher end equipment to protect valuable lenses, etc.
• Cases - In camera carts are most often used for holding cameras and camera accessories. They are designed to hold cameras and their specialty equipment. Camera cases & softbags typically have ultrawide openings for the insertion of the unit without disturbing the viewfinder, lenses or mic. The interiors will be fully padded to safeguard the contents, and separate compartments may be included on the outside of the bag for accessories. Carts, cases & softbags are also available for lighting, sound components, wardrobe, etc. Custom foam work is often desirable, particularly on higher end equipment to protect valuable lenses, etc.
• Camera Cars / Array Cars - Camera cars are specially modified vehicles rigged with cameras, cranes, pedestals, and/or tow dollies to follow action on a film shoot in . Tracking vehicles and process trailers may range from trucks and Hummers to a high-end Porsche or Mercedes. Specialty cameras with gyro-stabilizers are used on camera cars and tracking vehicles to ensure point on tracking.
• Camera Cars - Camera cars are specially modified vehicles rigged with cameras, cranes, pedestals, and/or tow dollies to follow action on a film shoot in . Tracking vehicles and process trailers may range from trucks and Hummers to a high-end Porsche or Mercedes. Specialty cameras with gyro-stabilizers are used on camera cars and tracking vehicles to ensure point on tracking.
• Camera Cranes / Dollies / Jibs - The Entertainment Industry in has many unique devices such as camera cranes, dollies, jibs and booms. A camera crane is a lifting machine that enables a cinematographer to shoot scenes up and away from the action in a scene. The camera crane may accommodate both the camera and the operator, or it may be operated by remote control. A dolly is a platform on a raised track that a camera is mounted on in order to create smooth camera movements on a horizontal axis. Most studio dollies have a hydraulic arm or boom that raises or lowers the camera on a vertical axis. The person who operates this vehicle is known as a dolly grip, who is trained in front & rear wheel steering. A jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, with a counterweight and camera controls on the other. A jib permits the camera crane or dolly to be moved horizontally and vertically, and is often used with a remote camera control for focus and zoom viewed on a portable video monitor.
• Dollies - The Entertainment Industry in has many unique devices such as camera cranes, dollies, jibs and booms. A camera crane is a lifting machine that enables a cinematographer to shoot scenes up and away from the action in a scene. The camera crane may accommodate both the camera and the operator, or it may be operated by remote control. A dolly is a platform on a raised track that a camera is mounted on in order to create smooth camera movements on a horizontal axis. Most studio dollies have a hydraulic arm or boom that raises or lowers the camera on a vertical axis. The person who operates this vehicle is known as a dolly grip, who is trained in front & rear wheel steering. A jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, with a counterweight and camera controls on the other. A jib permits the camera crane or dolly to be moved horizontally and vertically, and is often used with a remote camera control for focus and zoom viewed on a portable video monitor.
• Camera Cranes - The Entertainment Industry in has many unique devices such as camera cranes, dollies, jibs and booms. A camera crane is a lifting machine that enables a cinematographer to shoot scenes up and away from the action in a scene. The camera crane may accommodate both the camera and the operator, or it may be operated by remote control. A dolly is a platform on a raised track that a camera is mounted on in order to create smooth camera movements on a horizontal axis. Most studio dollies have a hydraulic arm or boom that raises or lowers the camera on a vertical axis. The person who operates this vehicle is known as a dolly grip, who is trained in front & rear wheel steering. A jib is a boom device with a camera on one end, with a counterweight and camera controls on the other. A jib permits the camera crane or dolly to be moved horizontally and vertically, and is often used with a remote camera control for focus and zoom viewed on a portable video monitor.
• Camera Rentals / Lenses - Often times, particularly on independent productions in , it makes more sense to rent specific cameras or lense for a shoot than to purchase them. Cameras and lenses rental and sales may include high speed 35mm & 16mm film cameras, as well as high def and digital models. Lenses, accessories, magazines and camera heads are also some items available for sale and rent at camera rental houses.
• Camera Rental Houses - Often times, particularly on independent productions in , it makes more sense to rent specific cameras or lense for a shoot than to purchase them. Cameras and lenses rental and sales may include high speed 35mm & 16mm film cameras, as well as high def and digital models. Lenses, accessories, magazines and camera heads are also some items available for sale and rent at camera rental houses.
• Lenses - Often times, particularly on independent productions in , it makes more sense to rent specific cameras or lense for a shoot than to purchase them. Cameras and lenses rental and sales may include high speed 35mm & 16mm film cameras, as well as high def and digital models. Lenses, accessories, magazines and camera heads are also some items available for sale and rent at camera rental houses.
• Camera Support / Camera Stabilizers / Remote Heads - In camera stabilizers (and systems including remote heads) may be used with motion picture cameras, video cameras, and video camcorders. Hand-held and body mounted stabilizers create super smooth shots and allow operators to walk, run, go up & down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles, and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shaking. Camera support such as stabilizers and remote heads make ideal camera accessories, and can easily replace or be used in conjunction with dollies & tracks, booms, camera cranes and tripods.
• Remote Heads - In camera stabilizers (and systems including remote heads) may be used with motion picture cameras, video cameras, and video camcorders. Hand-held and body mounted stabilizers create super smooth shots and allow operators to walk, run, go up & down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles, and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shaking. Camera support such as stabilizers and remote heads make ideal camera accessories, and can easily replace or be used in conjunction with dollies & tracks, booms, camera cranes and tripods.
• Communication Equipment / Walkie Talkies - As an essential part of production in walkie-talkies are hand-held, portable, communication equipment such as two-way radio transceivers. Communication equipment like walkie talkies typically resemble a slightly larger telephone handset with an antenna sticking out of the top. Where a phone's earpiece is only loud enough to be heard by the user, communication equipment like walkie-talkie's built-in speaker can be heard by the user and those in the user's immediate vicinity, which is most beneficial when coordinating film or event production. Other communication devices utilized on set are wireless or wired microphone systems, mixers, recorders, lavaliers and headphones.
• Walkie Talkies - As an essential part of production in walkie-talkies are hand-held, portable, communication equipment such as two-way radio transceivers. Communication equipment like walkie talkies typically resemble a slightly larger telephone handset with an antenna sticking out of the top. Where a phone's earpiece is only loud enough to be heard by the user, communication equipment like walkie-talkie's built-in speaker can be heard by the user and those in the user's immediate vicinity, which is most beneficial when coordinating film or event production. Other communication devices utilized on set are wireless or wired microphone systems, mixers, recorders, lavaliers and headphones.
• Communication Equipment - As an essential part of production in walkie-talkies are hand-held, portable, communication equipment such as two-way radio transceivers. Communication equipment like walkie talkies typically resemble a slightly larger telephone handset with an antenna sticking out of the top. Where a phone's earpiece is only loud enough to be heard by the user, communication equipment like walkie-talkie's built-in speaker can be heard by the user and those in the user's immediate vicinity, which is most beneficial when coordinating film or event production. Other communication devices utilized on set are wireless or wired microphone systems, mixers, recorders, lavaliers and headphones.
• Cranes / Boomlifts / Platform Rentals - In the use of cranes and platforms is a normal activity. A camera crane is a lifting machine that enables a cinematographer to shoot scenes up and away from the action in a scene. The crane may accommodate both the camera and the operator, or it may be operated by remote control. Other types of platforms that may be rented include: boom, man, and scissor lifts, forklifts, scaffolding and light towers. Dollies may also be secured with cameras on aircraft wings, or other aerial equipment like a blimp.
• Cranes - In the use of cranes and platforms is a normal activity. A camera crane is a lifting machine that enables a cinematographer to shoot scenes up and away from the action in a scene. The crane may accommodate both the camera and the operator, or it may be operated by remote control. Other types of platforms that may be rented include: boom, man, and scissor lifts, forklifts, scaffolding and light towers. Dollies may also be secured with cameras on aircraft wings, or other aerial equipment like a blimp.
• Drones / Drone Videography - In today’s remote controlled aircraft called drones or (UAV) "unmanned aerial vehicle, can fly above the action in spaces that other aircraft such as helicopters. In the past aerial shots had to be made from tops of buildings or outstretched camera cranes or helicopters, but today with the advent of small remote controlled aircraft mounted with high definition cameras they can shoot shots starting just about the talents head to, well the sky’s the limit. Remote controlled aircraft are not just limited to the outdoors. They work just as well indoors in small spaces as well as large.
• Drones - In today’s remote controlled aircraft called drones or (UAV) "unmanned aerial vehicle, can fly above the action in spaces that other aircraft such as helicopters. In the past aerial shots had to be made from tops of buildings or outstretched camera cranes or helicopters, but today with the advent of small remote controlled aircraft mounted with high definition cameras they can shoot shots starting just about the talents head to, well the sky’s the limit. Remote controlled aircraft are not just limited to the outdoors. They work just as well indoors in small spaces as well as large.
• Expendables - In production expendables are available for grip, electric and camera needs, and will continually need to be replaced as they are used up. Expendables such as grip & lighting are products which include items like black wrap (for blocking out light), light bulbs, China balls (for creating soft light), cube taps for wall sockets, foamcore (for bouncing light), rope, tape, and rubber matting (to cover cables). Camera supplies include everything from eyepiece cushions and lighting gels to diffusion filters and lens sprays.
• Generators - In generators power production. An electric generator is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by forcing electrons in its windings to flow through an external electrical circuit. Generators are essential production support necessary to power lights, air conditioning and heating requirements. "Movie Silent" generators are also available for on set filming.
• Grip Equipment / Grip Trucks - Grips are lighting and rigging technicians in the film and video industries in . Grip's two main functions are to work with the camera department (especially regarding dolly and crane shots) and with the electrical department to create lighting set-ups requested by the cinematographer. The name, Grip, comes from the slang term for the tool bag or "grip" in which these technicians carry their tools. The grip is responsible for handling all of the non-electrical equipment that modifies light. Grip trucks will contain all the supplies necessary to support camera and electrical departments during a production.
• Grip - Grips are lighting and rigging technicians in the film and video industries in . Grip's two main functions are to work with the camera department (especially regarding dolly and crane shots) and with the electrical department to create lighting set-ups requested by the cinematographer. The name, Grip, comes from the slang term for the tool bag or "grip" in which these technicians carry their tools. The grip is responsible for handling all of the non-electrical equipment that modifies light. Grip trucks will contain all the supplies necessary to support camera and electrical departments during a production.
• Layout Board - Layout boards provide coverage for temporary protection of floors during a location shoot in . They offer fast & easy coverage of your location, protecting your locations from equipment damage, and scuffs and scratches from crew traffic. Layout board crews can save production time and money by being responsible for installation, striking, loading and disposal of all materials on location.
• Lighting Equipment - Lighting is the deliberate application of light to a set or location site in to achieve a desired effect or mood for filming. There are a wide range of motion picture lighting products including softlight/softboxes, space and dino lights, chimeras, litepanels, and LEDs, just to name a few of the specialty lights available for filming. LED's emit ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths with very high brightness. LED's offer advantages over traditional incandescent lighting due to lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, smaller size, and greater durability and reliability.
• Lighting - Lighting is the deliberate application of light to a set or location site in to achieve a desired effect or mood for filming. There are a wide range of motion picture lighting products including softlight/softboxes, space and dino lights, chimeras, litepanels, and LEDs, just to name a few of the specialty lights available for filming. LED's emit ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths with very high brightness. LED's offer advantages over traditional incandescent lighting due to lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, smaller size, and greater durability and reliability.
• Motion Control - Motion control equipment found in allows cameras to create super smooth action shots without any camera instability or shaking via the use of rigs or booms and specially designed software for tracking. Motion control equipment is usually rented with an operator and technician on location sites because of its unique function.
• Power Distribution Equipment - Power distribution units are devices that distribute electrical power. Power distribution equipment in are basically large industrial units that take high voltage and current and reduce it to more common and useful levels in filming, computer data centers, and event production. Power distribution equipment or (PDUs) also refer to well-constructed power strips offering electrical surge protection for safety.
• Power - Power distribution units are devices that distribute electrical power. Power distribution equipment in are basically large industrial units that take high voltage and current and reduce it to more common and useful levels in filming, computer data centers, and event production. Power distribution equipment or (PDUs) also refer to well-constructed power strips offering electrical surge protection for safety.
• Production Equipment / Production Supplies - Production equipment in encompasses a wide range of devices necessary for final product, whether it be film, video or other media. Available for purchase or rental, production equipment includes grip trucks, lighting, expendables, power distribution units, dollies, booms, camera packages, walkie-talkies, generators, professional sound products, and even portable stages.
• Safety Equipment - Safety equipment products in range from GFCI units for ground fault current interruption to cable covers & ramps that protect cable assemblies on set or location site. Because of the rigging involved in many sets, there are also companies that offer safety equipment and instruction such as fall protection training, as well as specialized safety equipment for grips.
• Safety - Safety equipment products in range from GFCI units for ground fault current interruption to cable covers & ramps that protect cable assemblies on set or location site. Because of the rigging involved in many sets, there are also companies that offer safety equipment and instruction such as fall protection training, as well as specialized safety equipment for grips.
• Sound Equipment - Sound equipment in includes wired or wireless microphone systems, expendables, channel mixers, mixing consoles (analog and digital), audio players/recorders, sound carts, walkie-talkies, headphones, portable speakers, custom cables, and more. Sound equipment may also include musical instrument rental.
• Teleprompter Rentals - Shooting in requires teleprompters. Teleprompters are devices that prompt a speaker with an electronic visual text of a speech or script. Teleprompters are similar to using cue cards, but less distracting, as the performer looks directly into the video monitor and does not have to look down & away from the camera lens. Historically, the first teleprompters were simply mechanical devices with a paper scroll that was advanced as the performer read.
• Cue Cards - Shooting in requires teleprompters. Teleprompters are devices that prompt a speaker with an electronic visual text of a speech or script. Teleprompters are similar to using cue cards, but less distracting, as the performer looks directly into the video monitor and does not have to look down & away from the camera lens. Historically, the first teleprompters were simply mechanical devices with a paper scroll that was advanced as the performer read.
• Teleprompters - Shooting in requires teleprompters. Teleprompters are devices that prompt a speaker with an electronic visual text of a speech or script. Teleprompters are similar to using cue cards, but less distracting, as the performer looks directly into the video monitor and does not have to look down & away from the camera lens. Historically, the first teleprompters were simply mechanical devices with a paper scroll that was advanced as the performer read.
• 24 Frame Video Playback / Video Assist - 24 frame and wireless video assist is used in to keep video in sync. Filming is not just taking pictures, it requires the syncing of video as well as audio and event computer graphics with time-codes so that you can change from one cameras point of view to another seamlessly. Wireless video assist came from the need for cameras mounted on vehicles and in places cords could not go to transmit visual as well as sound and telemetry information. Examples of the need for wireless video assist can be seen on vehicles being crashed and totally destroyed and the need to capture video up to the point of destruction.
• Air Charter - Air charter in involves renting an entire aircraft for the purpose of transportation. Air charter companies dedicated to this service focus on individual private aircraft and itineraries, the delivery of time-sensitive cargo, and immediacy not met by commercial flight schedules. Production companies may rent air charters to deliver their actors to location sites due to scheduling demands.
• Air Freight - Air freight in is shipped on airplanes dedicated to the transport of cargo. These air freight companies provide international and domestic logistical support in the transportation of production equipment, vehicles, animals, etc., including packing and crating. Air freight companies also act as customs brokers to facilitate the on-time delivery of materials to a location site.
• Car Prep & Rigging - Car prep in may involve specialty fabrication on a picture vehicle, as well as painting and detailing according to specs in a secured indoor facility. Once these cars are prepped, they are transported in custom built car carriers to the location site for filming. Rigging may also be done for stunt work or camera placement before the vehicles are loaded into transporters.
• Car Prep - Car prep in may involve specialty fabrication on a picture vehicle, as well as painting and detailing according to specs in a secured indoor facility. Once these cars are prepped, they are transported in custom built car carriers to the location site for filming. Rigging may also be done for stunt work or camera placement before the vehicles are loaded into transporters.
• Customs Brokers / Carnet Services - Customs brokers & carnet services in handle the paperwork involved in "clearing" import and export products when they are transported across Country borders. Customs brokers & carnet services will act on behalf of production companies that need to move equipment / props / sets / scenery into a Country not of their origin, and then back again. Because customs brokers & carnet services Know the requirements of each type of import/export can avoid costly budget delays and/or the seizure of merchandise.
• Customs Brokers - Customs brokers & carnet services in handle the paperwork involved in "clearing" import and export products when they are transported across Country borders. Customs brokers & carnet services will act on behalf of production companies that need to move equipment / props / sets / scenery into a Country not of their origin, and then back again. Because customs brokers & carnet services Know the requirements of each type of import/export can avoid costly budget delays and/or the seizure of merchandise.
• Delivery / Messengers - Delivery, messenger and courier services in are basically people who deliver packages, messages & mail with committed delivery times and tracking capabilities. Delivery, messenger and courier services are especially important in the entertainment community whether it involves getting a script to key talent in a speedy & secure fashion, or contracts to production companies "green lighting" a project.
• Messengers - Delivery, messenger and courier services in are basically people who deliver packages, messages & mail with committed delivery times and tracking capabilities. Delivery, messenger and courier services are especially important in the entertainment community whether it involves getting a script to key talent in a speedy & secure fashion, or contracts to production companies "green lighting" a project.
• Freight / Trucking / Logistics - Freight companies in are specialists in transporting production equipment via truck to and from shooting locations, hotels, entertainment venues, etc. Freight, trucking and logistics companies also offer warehousing, packing & crating of items that will need to be transported. A logistics provider determines the most efficient flow of goods to and from point of origin and ultimately the delivery location site.
• Freight - Freight companies in are specialists in transporting production equipment via truck to and from shooting locations, hotels, entertainment venues, etc. Freight, trucking and logistics companies also offer warehousing, packing & crating of items that will need to be transported. A logistics provider determines the most efficient flow of goods to and from point of origin and ultimately the delivery location site.
• Logistics - Freight companies in are specialists in transporting production equipment via truck to and from shooting locations, hotels, entertainment venues, etc. Freight, trucking and logistics companies also offer warehousing, packing & crating of items that will need to be transported. A logistics provider determines the most efficient flow of goods to and from point of origin and ultimately the delivery location site.
• Limousines / Car Service / Airport Transfer - Limousine service in , commonly called a "limo", is a luxury vehicle sedan, often with a lengthened wheelbase, that is driven by a chauffeur. Actors and producers particularly enjoy using these car services when attending wrap & premiere parties or awards shows. Other popular uses for limousines or limos are airport transfers, hotel pick-ups, and restaurant / theatre transportation.
• Limos - Limousine service in , commonly called a "limo", is a luxury vehicle sedan, often with a lengthened wheelbase, that is driven by a chauffeur. Actors and producers particularly enjoy using these car services when attending wrap & premiere parties or awards shows. Other popular uses for limousines or limos are airport transfers, hotel pick-ups, and restaurant / theatre transportation.
• Motorhomes / Trailers / Dressing Rooms - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Trailers - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Production Trailers - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Star Trailers - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Motorhomes - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Dressing Rooms - In motorhomes are basically recreational vehicles that may also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. These motorhomes and dressing rooms may include chairs, couches, kitchen facilities, plasma TVs with satellite connections, wireless internet, central air conditioning/heating, and restrooms with showers. Motorhomes and dressing rooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production. Wardrobe trailers carry all the clothing and costumes necessary for the cast when shooting on location. Wardrobe trailers also carry items such as eyewear, hats, jewelry, shoes & boots, and wigs & toupees. Wardrobe trailers may also include an area for makeup & hair design.
• Moving / Storage - In the moving and storage of props, scenery and equipment may happen when a production shuts down or completes filming. Moving and storage companies are specialized transportation companies and offer everything for moving and storage from containers to packing & crating, storage units and warehousing. Transportation for moving items to storage may be by air or ocean freight, or trucking on land.
• Moving - In the moving and storage of props, scenery and equipment may happen when a production shuts down or completes filming. Moving and storage companies are specialized transportation companies and offer everything for moving and storage from containers to packing & crating, storage units and warehousing. Transportation for moving items to storage may be by air or ocean freight, or trucking on land.
• Storage - In the moving and storage of props, scenery and equipment may happen when a production shuts down or completes filming. Moving and storage companies are specialized transportation companies and offer everything for moving and storage from containers to packing & crating, storage units and warehousing. Transportation for moving items to storage may be by air or ocean freight, or trucking on land.
• Packing / Crating - In storage of items requires packing and crating. A crate refers to a large shipping container that is often made of wood that is used to transport heavy items, while a box is a container often made of fiberboard or paperboard that is also used to store or transport items. Moving companies offer those in the entertainment industry packing, crating and storage services on either a temporary or long-term basis, and may also coordinate the logistics of moving theatrical or musical productions from one venue to another. Specialty cases are available for packing and crating of film units, video, lighting, sound, computers, wardrobe and props.
• Crating & Boxes - In storage of items requires packing and crating. A crate refers to a large shipping container that is often made of wood that is used to transport heavy items, while a box is a container often made of fiberboard or paperboard that is also used to store or transport items. Moving companies offer those in the entertainment industry packing, crating and storage services on either a temporary or long-term basis, and may also coordinate the logistics of moving theatrical or musical productions from one venue to another. Specialty cases are available for packing and crating of film units, video, lighting, sound, computers, wardrobe and props.
• Boxes & Crating - In storage of items requires packing and crating. A crate refers to a large shipping container that is often made of wood that is used to transport heavy items, while a box is a container often made of fiberboard or paperboard that is also used to store or transport items. Moving companies offer those in the entertainment industry packing, crating and storage services on either a temporary or long-term basis, and may also coordinate the logistics of moving theatrical or musical productions from one venue to another. Specialty cases are available for packing and crating of film units, video, lighting, sound, computers, wardrobe and props.
• Packing - In storage of items requires packing and crating. A crate refers to a large shipping container that is often made of wood that is used to transport heavy items, while a box is a container often made of fiberboard or paperboard that is also used to store or transport items. Moving companies offer those in the entertainment industry packing, crating and storage services on either a temporary or long-term basis, and may also coordinate the logistics of moving theatrical or musical productions from one venue to another. Specialty cases are available for packing and crating of film units, video, lighting, sound, computers, wardrobe and props.
• Crating - In storage of items requires packing and crating. A crate refers to a large shipping container that is often made of wood that is used to transport heavy items, while a box is a container often made of fiberboard or paperboard that is also used to store or transport items. Moving companies offer those in the entertainment industry packing, crating and storage services on either a temporary or long-term basis, and may also coordinate the logistics of moving theatrical or musical productions from one venue to another. Specialty cases are available for packing and crating of film units, video, lighting, sound, computers, wardrobe and props.
• Picture Vehicles for Production - Picture cars in are vehicles often driven by stunt drivers performing in a choreographed action scene. Picture cars are commonly delivered to the set via large trucks by the companies that have performed the car prep according to script specifications. They may range from period and vintage cars to police cars, double-deck buses, hearses, ice cream trucks and limousines.
• Picture Cars - Picture cars in are vehicles often driven by stunt drivers performing in a choreographed action scene. Picture cars are commonly delivered to the set via large trucks by the companies that have performed the car prep according to script specifications. They may range from period and vintage cars to police cars, double-deck buses, hearses, ice cream trucks and limousines.
• Portable Restrooms for Film Production - Portable restrooms in are not so sweet. Portable restrooms are mobile restroom trailers that are also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. Legend has it that honeywagons units are so named because of the "honey-colored" liquid that comes out of them when draining the holding tanks. Portable restrooms range in size from single stalls to units with multiple stalls and showers. Portable restrooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production.
• Restrooms - Portable restrooms in are not so sweet. Portable restrooms are mobile restroom trailers that are also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. Legend has it that honeywagons units are so named because of the "honey-colored" liquid that comes out of them when draining the holding tanks. Portable restrooms range in size from single stalls to units with multiple stalls and showers. Portable restrooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production.
• Honeywagons - Portable restrooms in are not so sweet. Portable restrooms are mobile restroom trailers that are also used as dressing rooms & cast trailers, wardrobe and hair & makeup facilities while filming on location. Legend has it that honeywagons units are so named because of the "honey-colored" liquid that comes out of them when draining the holding tanks. Portable restrooms range in size from single stalls to units with multiple stalls and showers. Portable restrooms offer the comforts of home while working on motion picture and television production.
• Towing & Car Carriers - Towing and car carriers in are used for pulling or drawing another apparatus by a chain or some other form of coupling. Towing services may be needed to move vehicles that cannot operate on their own power (coupled directly to a tow truck), or, in the case of picture cars, for example, they may be towed on a flatbed to a location site.
• Truck / Van Rentals for Production - Cars, trucks & vans may be rented to production companies in not only to transport equipment, but cast & crew, as well. Car and truck rental companies offer a wide variety of studio production trucks, passenger & cargo vans, stakebeds, water pumpers, and 5 & 10 ton units that may be custom built. Trucks that contain refrigeration units are also available.
• Truck Rental - Cars, trucks & vans may be rented to production companies in not only to transport equipment, but cast & crew, as well. Car and truck rental companies offer a wide variety of studio production trucks, passenger & cargo vans, stakebeds, water pumpers, and 5 & 10 ton units that may be custom built. Trucks that contain refrigeration units are also available.
• Van Rental - Cars, trucks & vans may be rented to production companies in not only to transport equipment, but cast & crew, as well. Car and truck rental companies offer a wide variety of studio production trucks, passenger & cargo vans, stakebeds, water pumpers, and 5 & 10 ton units that may be custom built. Trucks that contain refrigeration units are also available.
• Vehicle Wraps / Fleet Graphics - In vehicle wraps and graphics painted on a car, truck, bus, train, etc., are forms of mobile advertising utilized by the entertainment industry. Vehicle wraps are actually large vinyl decal sheets that are much easier to change from one advertisement to another. Typical promotions might involve a new film, TV show, or upcoming band performance. Large format graphic printers supply vehicle wraps and fleet graphics and painting services to the Industry.
• Vehicle Wraps - In vehicle wraps and graphics painted on a car, truck, bus, train, etc., are forms of mobile advertising utilized by the entertainment industry. Vehicle wraps are actually large vinyl decal sheets that are much easier to change from one advertisement to another. Typical promotions might involve a new film, TV show, or upcoming band performance. Large format graphic printers supply vehicle wraps and fleet graphics and painting services to the Industry.
• Water Trucks - Water trucks in may deliver potable drinking water, and offer fire (emergency) services, Studio services, and construction water trucks. Studio water trucks are equipped with high pressure water pumps to accommodate the most demanding special effects jobs, and also are available with "399 Union" drivers that are extensively trained to operate specialized equipment.
• Character Costumes / Creature Costumes - Many Mascots and Character Costumes can be found In . A character costume is a representation of a person in a narrative or dramatic work of art, while a mascot is a fictional representative of a person or animal representing a group with a common public identity. Costume design is necessary for mascots, animatronic and well as animated characters in entertainment production. Custom fabrication or the character costume may include prosthetics, puppets, creature, props and miniatures which are often required to bring a script or production to life according to the director's vision.
• Mascots - Many Mascots and Character Costumes can be found In . A character costume is a representation of a person in a narrative or dramatic work of art, while a mascot is a fictional representative of a person or animal representing a group with a common public identity. Costume design is necessary for mascots, animatronic and well as animated characters in entertainment production. Custom fabrication or the character costume may include prosthetics, puppets, creature, props and miniatures which are often required to bring a script or production to life according to the director's vision.
• Character Costumes - Many Mascots and Character Costumes can be found In . A character costume is a representation of a person in a narrative or dramatic work of art, while a mascot is a fictional representative of a person or animal representing a group with a common public identity. Costume design is necessary for mascots, animatronic and well as animated characters in entertainment production. Custom fabrication or the character costume may include prosthetics, puppets, creature, props and miniatures which are often required to bring a script or production to life according to the director's vision.
• Costume Designers - A costume designer or wardrobe stylist in transforms the words of a script into visual imagery by designing costumes. Costume designers and wardrobe stylists work with the director, scenic & lighting, and hair/wig/makeup designers in enhancing a character's presence as the story unfolds. Costume designing involves designing garments that will match historical periods, while working with fabrics that will withstand lighting and scenic action demands if stunts are required.
• Costume Makers - Costume making in involves sewing custom clothing, doing alterations and tailoring garments for talent. Custom clothing may also include embroidery and hand beading of costumes to match a particular historical period of the entertainment project being produced. Many studio wardrobe departments offer costume makers, custom clothing services, as well as some prop houses and vintage clothing stores.
• Costume Rentals - Costume rental houses in offer garments that are contemporary, vintage, ethnic, international, uniforms (medical, military, police), western wear, as well as accessories like eyewear, furs, hats, jewelry and watches, wigs & toupees, shoes & boots, etc. These costume rental stores both offer rental and sales of products, as well as costumes for all occasions.
• Fabrics - fabrics are flexible materials consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibers (thread/yarn) created through weaving, knitting, spreading, crocheting or bonding that made be used in the production of further goods. Fabrics are used to create costumes, tents & canopies, banners & signage, props, themed environments, wallcoverings, lighting & special effects, displays & exhibits, and scenic backdrops. Particularly in costuming, they help set the stage for the production and personality of the talent as dictated by the script.
• Jewelry / Watches - Jewelry in is a type of personal adornment including necklaces, rings, brooches, earrings and bracelets that may be vintage, antique or contemporary. Watches are portable timepieces that are worn on the wrist of talent, or carried in a pocket. Costumers select various accessories for men and women based on the personality of the character in a script and/or the historical era in which the production occurs. Jewelry and watches may be created by custom design, rented or purchased for use.
• Watches - Jewelry in is a type of personal adornment including necklaces, rings, brooches, earrings and bracelets that may be vintage, antique or contemporary. Watches are portable timepieces that are worn on the wrist of talent, or carried in a pocket. Costumers select various accessories for men and women based on the personality of the character in a script and/or the historical era in which the production occurs. Jewelry and watches may be created by custom design, rented or purchased for use.
• Jewelry - Jewelry in is a type of personal adornment including necklaces, rings, brooches, earrings and bracelets that may be vintage, antique or contemporary. Watches are portable timepieces that are worn on the wrist of talent, or carried in a pocket. Costumers select various accessories for men and women based on the personality of the character in a script and/or the historical era in which the production occurs. Jewelry and watches may be created by custom design, rented or purchased for use.
• Formal Wear - Bridal and formal wear for weddings in includes wedding dresses and specialty dresses for the wedding party, along with veils and hats. Formal wear describes formal clothing suitable for dressy, formal affairs, often black or white tie for men. Specialty stores offer bridal and formal clothes for sale off the rack, or rentals for men's formal wear. Production companies may rent bridal and formal wear items from costume houses, or even hire designers to create them for talent requiring vintage or historical costumes.
• Bridal Gowns - Bridal and formal wear for weddings in includes wedding dresses and specialty dresses for the wedding party, along with veils and hats. Formal wear describes formal clothing suitable for dressy, formal affairs, often black or white tie for men. Specialty stores offer bridal and formal clothes for sale off the rack, or rentals for men's formal wear. Production companies may rent bridal and formal wear items from costume houses, or even hire designers to create them for talent requiring vintage or historical costumes.
• Formal Wear - Bridal and formal wear for weddings in includes wedding dresses and specialty dresses for the wedding party, along with veils and hats. Formal wear describes formal clothing suitable for dressy, formal affairs, often black or white tie for men. Specialty stores offer bridal and formal clothes for sale off the rack, or rentals for men's formal wear. Production companies may rent bridal and formal wear items from costume houses, or even hire designers to create them for talent requiring vintage or historical costumes.
• Men's Clothing - Many performers In require clothing for men. Men's clothing refers to any covering for the human body, in this case, for male talent. These men's clothing may be obtained from costume rental houses, or be designed for specific productions that are historical, or period, productions. Men's clothing may also include military uniforms from various eras requiring tailoring and/or alterations from the studio costume department.
• Custom Suits - Many performers In require clothing for men. Men's clothing refers to any covering for the human body, in this case, for male talent. These men's clothing may be obtained from costume rental houses, or be designed for specific productions that are historical, or period, productions. Men's clothing may also include military uniforms from various eras requiring tailoring and/or alterations from the studio costume department.
• Clothing, Mens - Many performers In require clothing for men. Men's clothing refers to any covering for the human body, in this case, for male talent. These men's clothing may be obtained from costume rental houses, or be designed for specific productions that are historical, or period, productions. Men's clothing may also include military uniforms from various eras requiring tailoring and/or alterations from the studio costume department.
• Sewing Supplies & Notions - Sewing supplies and notions in include a variety of small objects or accessories. Sewing supplies are needed to finish a custom designed garment, and include everything from needles and thread to buttons, snaps, collar stays, etc. Costume makers, tailors, and those who embroider all need sewing supplies and notions to create finished clothing.
• Sewing Supplies - Sewing supplies and notions in include a variety of small objects or accessories. Sewing supplies are needed to finish a custom designed garment, and include everything from needles and thread to buttons, snaps, collar stays, etc. Costume makers, tailors, and those who embroider all need sewing supplies and notions to create finished clothing.
• Shoes / Boots - Fashion footwear for the fabulous in . Shoes are items of footwear used to protect and comfort the human foot while performing various activities. Boots are specialty footwear covering the foot and ankle, possibly extending up the leg as far as the knee or hip. Shoes and boots must be available in studio wardrobe departments in a variety of sizes and style for men, women and children, depending on the script's scenarios. Shoes and boots include everything from western wear cowboy boots to mukluks made from fur and high fashion stilettos.
• Shoes - Fashion footwear for the fabulous in . Shoes are items of footwear used to protect and comfort the human foot while performing various activities. Boots are specialty footwear covering the foot and ankle, possibly extending up the leg as far as the knee or hip. Shoes and boots must be available in studio wardrobe departments in a variety of sizes and style for men, women and children, depending on the script's scenarios. Shoes and boots include everything from western wear cowboy boots to mukluks made from fur and high fashion stilettos.
• Uniforms / Military / Surplus - Uniforms for . A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization that might include military and medical personnel, policemen, firemen, prisoners, NASA astronauts, and even an employee of McDonald's. Uniforms also may be for professional, trades, corporate and hi-visibility which include but are not limited to work shirts and caps that are embroidered with a company's logo, and have to be so customized to meet the requirements of the script. Costume rental houses and military surplus stores are good sources for professional, trade, corporate and hi-visibility uniforms.
• Uniforms - Uniforms for . A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization that might include military and medical personnel, policemen, firemen, prisoners, NASA astronauts, and even an employee of McDonald's. Uniforms also may be for professional, trades, corporate and hi-visibility which include but are not limited to work shirts and caps that are embroidered with a company's logo, and have to be so customized to meet the requirements of the script. Costume rental houses and military surplus stores are good sources for professional, trade, corporate and hi-visibility uniforms.
• Military - Uniforms for . A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization that might include military and medical personnel, policemen, firemen, prisoners, NASA astronauts, and even an employee of McDonald's. Uniforms also may be for professional, trades, corporate and hi-visibility which include but are not limited to work shirts and caps that are embroidered with a company's logo, and have to be so customized to meet the requirements of the script. Costume rental houses and military surplus stores are good sources for professional, trade, corporate and hi-visibility uniforms.
• Surplus - Uniforms for . A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization that might include military and medical personnel, policemen, fi

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