DAILY HIRE FOR FILM

FOR ALL MAKEUP ARTISTS, EVERYWHERE

When called in to work, ask the Production Department to fax or email you a call sheet for the day you are working (Figures 12.1 and 12.2). If you have been contacted by a department head or another Makeup Artist, be sure to get the information you need, such as a production number. Sometimes the Makeup team already working has a full plate. You can help by contacting Production yourself to let them know who you are. Inform Production that you are on­board and in what department. Production can then add you to the list of Crew members to be contacted for call times.

Wait about an hour after Production wraps the night before you are to work. If you have not heard from someone by then, call to remind Production that you need a call time. Note that it is the AD’s department with the help of the production department to give call times, but in some cases a member of the makeup department will make the calls.

Many times department heads will contact you to ask if you have your call times. It is a plus to say yes because that makes one less thing for the Makeup Artist to worry about. They know you will be reliable to find your way to the Makeup trailer and on time. Sometimes you can sense a crazy, hectic situation, so be proactive and get the information you need yourself to get to work the next day. Expect a call from an AD. When you do get your call sheet, read it carefully. Take mental notes on what is being shot, how many background players there are, what is the

FIGURE 12-1: CALL SHEET FRONT

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FIGURE 12-2: CALL SHEET BACK

 

Подпись: what parts they will be playing is important information for preparing what you will need to bring to work. The call sheet will also tell you where to go and what time to be there, who to call in cases of an emergency, and who else will be working with you. The following numbers correspond to the numbers on the call sheet and explain what they mean. A film call sheet is two sided; a commercial call sheet typically is one sided. This is a film call sheet. • Name of the production company, their location, and phone numbers. In case 221 there is an emergency, you can contact the Production office to find out what your call times are or where you are supposed to be. • Names of all the Producers, Assistant Directors (ADs), Writers, and the Director. It is good to know who the ADs will be. Besides the makeup department, you will be dealing with AD department. They control the set, the schedule, and the environment on the set. • The first time listed is the crew call. This is also called the general crew call, and is the time that most of the crew reports for work. Not the makeup department, we have a separate call time, usually much earlier. Do not confuse the crew call with the Makeup call, they are usually not the same. The second time listed is the shoot call. This is the time that production has scheduled to starting filming. Makeup call times are on the back of the sheet for film and on the front of the sheet for commercials. • Date of the day of work. Amount of days the production has already been shooting.

time period, whether it day or night, interior or exterior.

Why is it important to know these things? If the weather is bad, bring the right things to wear. Are you outside all day? Be prepared to work under any weather situations and for long lengths of time. Layered clothing is a must when working outdoors; bring items such as scarves, rain boots, coats, and sweaters. Maybe your set bag needs to be plastic or covered to protect it from the rain. Should you bring an umbrella? What if you are outside all day and it is hot? Sunscreen will be a must to apply on yourself and on the actors you are working on. Hats also protect you from the sun. Sunglasses help with the glare. Working indoors can mean cramped spaces, humid air, and possible excess sweat. Indoors, you might want to stay compact and bring a small portable fan for a little airflow. How many background players are coming in? Reading this information will tell you how busy it is going to get. The call sheet will also tell you what time period the movie is in for that day. Adjust your makeup kit to what you’ll need. Don’t bring in natural makeup colors if you are creating 1980s characters. Use common sense. These are just a few examples of why it is important to read the call sheet and to figure out how to prepare for the day.

Updated: July 23, 2015 — 11:52 am