The Lensrentals Podcast Episode #21 – How to Make the Most of a Small Crew

Each week Roger Cicala, founder of Lensrentals.com, hosts conversations about the art and science of capturing images. From photography to videography, film, history, and technology, the show covers a wide range of topics to educate and inspire creators of all kinds.

 

How to Make the Most of a Small Crew

Jem Schofield is a producer, DP and educator and the founder of theC47, a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education. Jem spends most of his time producing content, educating others and joins Ryan to discuss how to prepare for small to no crew productions, the essential roles that need to be filled, and when to hire out for specialists.

Check out Jem’s YouTube channel, LinkedIn Group, and website theC47.com.

Products mentioned in this episode:

• Frame.io
• Litepanels Gemini
• Westcott Flex Cine
• Fiilex Q8
• Westcott theC47 Scrim Jim
• Sony FS7 Mark II

Timestamps

 

00:30 – Introduction to Ryan Hill and Jem Schofield

01:20 – Jem gives his background in working with small crews for film productions

01:45 – Ryan and Jem discuss what constitutes a small crew in the modern filmmaker era

04:45 – Ryan shares his stance that DITs are incredibly important on small crews

7:30 – Ryan and Jem talk about the importance of the pre-production phase

8:30 – Jem talks about the importance of creating honest proposals and estimates

11:30 – How to properly manage client expectations and how it correlates to the budget.

18:00 – Ryan gives Jem a scenario with a small crew to help determine what roles would be delegated where.

23:00 – How newer technology helps smaller crews immensely

25:00 – BREAK

25:40 – Jem talks about his work with LED panels

27:00 – Using LED panels in conjunction with fresnel lens lights

28:00 – Jem talks about his partnership with Westcott, and the development of the C47 DP kit

31:00 – Jem talks about all the different camera systems he uses in his productions

 

The Lensrentals Podcast is a production of Lensrentals, founded by Roger Cicala. Our production staff includes Drew Cicala, Ryan Hill, Sarah McAlexander, SJ Smith, Julian Harper, John Tucker, and Zach Sutton. Other contributors include Roger Cicala, Joey Miller, Ally Aycock Patterson, Joshua Richardson, and Philip Robertson.

Thanks to Jacques Granger for our theme song.

Submit a topic idea, question, or comment, leave us a voicemail at 901-609-LENS, or send us an email at podcast@lensrentals.com.

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