{"id":78,"date":"2009-08-02T22:29:59","date_gmt":"2009-08-03T03:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/siskinphoto.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2012-04-12T14:19:31","modified_gmt":"2012-04-12T19:19:31","slug":"78","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siskinphoto.com\/blog\/?p=78","title":{"rendered":"Location Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Shoot<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been doing a lot of location work recently, among other things this has put me behind with this blog. I thought this might be a good time to say a few things about working on location, before I go back into technical stuff. Consider this a sort of tip sheet for location work.<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0 Work with an assistant. Not only does this make your life easier, it gives you time to concentrate on the client. Remember that sweating and swearing as you take two hundred and fifty pounds of lighting gear in and out of the location will not make you look more professional.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t lose your temper. Just don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0 Bring as much back-up gear as possible. Now I understand that you may not have a second laptop computer, but you can have an extra sync cord and a back-up cord to connect the camera to the computer.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0 Always bring tape, at least gaffers tape. I have tape all over my cases, so I can always grab some off the case.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0 Always have extra batteries. While a charger is grand, extra batteries are better. You don\u2019t need to wait for them. And don\u2019t forget extra batteries for the computer and lighting equipment.<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0 Extra memory cards, even if you have a big one.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0 If you bring food you don\u2019t need to take equipment down or lock it up. Still delivery pizzas are tasty!<\/p>\n

\"Closer<\/a><\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0 On any job communication with the client is the best way to keep the client.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0 Even when you have an assistant, don\u2019t pack any equipment case you can\u2019t lift. Better to have several small cases that one you need help with.<\/p>\n

10) \u00a0 At least some of your cases should be tough enough to stand on. It is simpler than bringing a stepladder.<\/p>\n

11) \u00a0 \u00a0A laser pointer will give you camera something to focus on when the target has no contrast.<\/p>\n

12) \u00a0 A compass will tell you where the sun is going to go.<\/p>\n

13) \u00a0 Make sure your sensor is clean before you leave.<\/p>\n

14) \u00a0 Bring a flashlight. Packing up at night can be a real problem.<\/p>\n

15) \u00a0 I always pack my gear so that it is ready to go out on the next job. I prepare for the next job as the current job is ending. Also this enables me to be sure I haven\u2019t left anything. MY gear is always stored in the location cases.<\/p>\n

The job isn\u2019t over when you get back to the home or office. I don\u2019t relax until certain things are taken care of:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0 First I copy the images onto my hard drive. If I have been shooting tethered the images are already on the drive. Next I copy the images onto a second hard drive.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0 I start charging the batteries. I always take care of the tools as soon as possible. The next job is as close as the next phone call.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0 I pull out any gear that didn\u2019t perform well. Either for repair or replacement.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0 Pay the assistant. I like to do that AFTER the gear is unloaded.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0 Catch up on my blog and critiques.<\/p>\n

All pretty obvious, I guess, but these things have helped me a time or two.<\/p>\n

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