Tim Gaffer still loves fixing everything from lawn mowers to boats. And the demand for his work is stronger than ever. It’s just that he can no longer do it. “I had a bad motorcycle accident a couple ...

Also known as chief lighting technician, the gaffer plays a significant part in the film industry’s grip and electrical department. Serving as the head of the electrical division, a gaffer’s role ...

To set the mood of a scene in a movie, TV show or video, filmmakers give the audience plenty of nonverbal clues — in the locale, the props, the soundtrack, even the camera angles. But one important ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this week, Ross Lowell died at the age of 92. He will be ...

On this episode of "Reverse Film School, we break down what happens when a movie has no gaffer on set. and is only lit by the light coming from the windows. There's additional lighting equipment being ...

Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from ...

MGM in the mid-1940s was a reporter’s paradise. The mammoth sound stages were abuzz with at least eight features at once, with such names as Gable, Astaire, Stewart, Garland, Rooney, Kelly, Garson, ...

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The world of football is on the cusp of a new era, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect for the release of “Gaffer,” a highly anticipated sports documentary that delves into the lives and pressures ...

Everton’s players were subjected to two gruelling sessions, known as ‘Gaffer’s Day’, last week as they stepped up preparations for the new season. Gaffer’s Day has long been part of manager Sean Dyche ...

To set the mood of a scene in a movie, TV show or video, filmmakers give the audience plenty of nonverbal clues — in the locale, the props, the soundtrack, even the camera angles. But one important ...