Step up your gaffing game with these necessary tips for lighting and safety. I was gaffing a short film recently in an AirBNB that was a house that had been remodeled into several units. Although it was a big house, we were limited to a very small portion of it, and the rest of the place was locked and off-limits to us. As a gaffer, I always like to take a look at the electrical panel in a location where I’m using house power. In this case, the panel was located in the basement, which we did not have access to. I knew that if a breaker were to trip, we would have to call the host, and it would potentially be a big hassle to get the breaker flipped back on. It was a lot of pressure to make sure the day ran smoothly. In this video, I talk about Ohm's law and what you need to know to count your amps so you don't trip a circuit breaker on your film set. Let's dive in. Being prepared Counting amperage is one of the most basic tools you need as an electrician on a film set. Not only does your shoot rely on it, but it’s a potential safety hazard. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 17 May, 2021