Spider-Man: No Way Home
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Fixtures
Position: Fixtures Technician
Fixtures Foreman: Phil Abetya
Cop Shop
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Fixtures
Position: Fixtures Captain
Gaffer: Russ Faust
Stillwater
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Set Lighting
Position: Lighting Console Programmer
Gaffer: Jay Kemp
Sweet Magnolias
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Set Lighting
Position: Lighting Control Programmer
Gaffer: Mitchell Mcdannald
Holidate
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Set Lighting
Position: Lighting Control Programmer
Gaffer: Hollywood Heard
Loki
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Fixtures
Position: Fixtures Technician
Fixtures Foreman: Joel Warren
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Posted by theamishjim On April 24, 2021
Department: Fixtures
Position: Fixtures Technician
Fixtures Foreman: Shorty Haralson
Important things to consider when opening an Ice Cream Truck
Posted by theamishjim On April 23, 2021
I always like to ask people: What’s the mission?
Is this a neighborhood truck driving around playing Turkey in the Straw? Or do you want to set up with food trucks, maybe both? Does it have to be a “food truck”, will a trailer work? I live in Atlanta, I see a food truck broke down once a month at least.
What kind of ice cream? Soft serve, hardpack, fried, pre-pack bars
How is it going to be served? Cones, hand made waffle cones, sundaes, floats, shakes, malts
What other menu items? Soft pretzels, soda(fountain or bottled), bags of chips
I used Legal Zoom for my LLC. It was $100, it worked for me and my situation. The 2 actual lawyers I called wanted $350-500. For the state, it cost $50 to register my name. The local municipality may also have their hand out, too. Also along those lines $15 for the web domain. I think it was $75 for the ServSafe Manager certification.
The truck price range varies depending on the equipment you actually need. If you are just rolling around selling Dilly Bars out of the back, all you need is a freezer. If you are making fried ice cream, then a deep fryer is now involved. Plus, all the stuff to make the batter and storage of said items.
Some things to think about.
Happy Birthday, Wade Boggs! He would have been 60.
Posted by theamishjim On June 16, 2018
Orioles catcher Mark Parent, right, tags out the Yankees’ Wade Boggs during the third inning of Game 5 of the ALCS at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Oct. 12, 1996. (Photo: Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty Images)
My week working the ’96 ALCS
I had the pleasure of “working with” Wade Boggs and the New York Yankees during the 1996 American League Championship Series. I was working for NBC Sports as an Audio2/A2 for the games at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. My roommate Bob Mellor was on the gig, too, as a Camera Utility. It was a fun shoot. We had worked on many Orioles games that season, but this series was different. Winner goes to The World Series. We might get to work The World Series! I was so excited. Bob and I pretty much stuck with a Camera Op-Johnny Fortune, and supported him. It was cool working with Johnny again. We had met him on the 1996 Olympic Trials when it was shot in Baltimore. We all worked on Pro Beach volleyball. It was terrible. (wink). Bob and I were A2’s on that, too. This series was pretty much the same as the Olympics- I’d hand Jim Gray or Bob Costas the mic every once and awhile, otherwise stay out of the way.
Boss Level
Posted by theamishjim On April 16, 2018
Department: Fixtures
Position: Fixtures Technician
Fixtures Foreman: Shorty Haralson
As a fixtures technician with over 25 years of experience in the film industry, I can confidently say that working on “Boss Level” was a truly unique and exciting experience. The film, directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, and Naomi Watts, is a thrilling action-comedy about a retired special forces agent who is stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again.
From a technical standpoint, the lighting for this film was particularly challenging, as it required a great deal of precision and attention to detail. The film’s time loop concept meant that we had to create a variety of different lighting setups for the same scenes, to reflect the different iterations of the day. This required a lot of planning and coordination between the various departments, including the camera and electric departments.
One of the most challenging scenes to light was the film’s final battle, which takes place in a high-tech underground facility. The scene involved a lot of fast-paced action and special effects, so it was important that the lighting was able to keep up with the action and help create a sense of tension and excitement. We used a combination of practical and special effects lighting, including strobe lights and smoke machines, to create a dramatic and dynamic atmosphere.
From a film fan perspective, I can say that “Boss Level” is a great action film with a unique plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. The performances by the lead actors were excellent, particularly Frank Grillo, who brings a great energy and intensity to the role of the protagonist. The film’s action scenes are well choreographed and executed, with a good balance of humor throughout. The special effects are also well done and enhance the film overall.
Overall, I am very proud of the work that we did on “Boss Level” and I believe that the film is a great example of how lighting can be used to enhance the storytelling and create a more immersive viewing experience. As a fan of filmmaking, I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a thrilling and entertaining action film.