These videos are so informative to people just coming into the field, and are amazing refreshers for the guys who need to brush up on stuff. Thank you so much for these videos.
Nice. People seldom consider things like tying so the loose string doesn't hang below the frame, which is often "fixed" on full cast and crew production time. When I tie the corners on a frame I like to go over the top of the frame with one lace on each side of the corner, come back under the laces on their outside and pull up while tugging the cloth to tension the rag, then tie a "shoelace" knot over the top of the two lines. Can't illustrate it here but you get the idea. Of course short ties won't work, but usually there is plenty of length. Helps prevent waves in green or blue screens, and less sagging on big overheads.
I learned tieing shoes like that from the Klutz Book of Knots. It works great. Before I take anyone out on my sailboat for the first time, I always make them learn a knot. On the trucker's hitch- I used a slip knot for years and didn't like how it tightened up. A couple of years ago I saw where someone used a "directional" figure eight and have found it much better to work with.
I went to film school years ago and have been out the industry few years now other than a few small music videos and these videos are really helpful. i appreciate the time and effort you took in making all of these.. I do agree tho that more close up shots of the knots would be helpful.. the few close ups you have are kinda of blocked by your body or arms
It depends. I’m often on a two person G&E crew where we jump in to do both G&E. When I came up I worked on jobs as either a grip or an electric and did movies and commercials on both sides. Many people in the SF Bay Area are cross trained and are able to help out their brothers and sisters as needed. On larger crews it’s better to stick to your department, on smaller crews a little cross-pollination can make the day go faster and more smoothly, but the key is good communication and working in sync, rather than stepping on toes.
@Luke Seerveld, where do you buy your diffusion fabrics? I am located in the midwest and I'd love to order some- but I can't seem to find much other than a westcott kit.
Any of the regular grip equipment manufacturers, like American, Norms, Modern, and Matthews will sell you goods. Another option is a place like The Rag Place and LA Rag House. All of these places are in the LA area, but many have relationships with resellers throughout the country. Chicago may be your closest major center, or Minneapolis?
Hi Jon, I shot this episode about a year ago:-) You can search YT for more explainer videos on most of these knots. If you have a specific question about a particular knot I may be able to help you through it but it would best to find someone who can walk you through the knots in person!
These videos are so informative to people just coming into the field, and are amazing refreshers for the guys who need to brush up on stuff. Thank you so much for these videos.
You are very welcome, Michael! I’m glad you find them helpful.
Never thought that I'd be excited about knots...
Great video. Thank you, Luke.
Luke, thanks for this very unique and specific public service. Nobody secures a shoe better than you! Scouts honor!
Ha, Ha! I appreciate you😁
Nice. People seldom consider things like tying so the loose string doesn't hang below the frame, which is often "fixed" on full cast and crew production time. When I tie the corners on a frame I like to go over the top of the frame with one lace on each side of the corner, come back under the laces on their outside and pull up while tugging the cloth to tension the rag, then tie a "shoelace" knot over the top of the two lines. Can't illustrate it here but you get the idea. Of course short ties won't work, but usually there is plenty of length. Helps prevent waves in green or blue screens, and less sagging on big overheads.
I learned tieing shoes like that from the Klutz Book of Knots. It works great. Before I take anyone out on my sailboat for the first time, I always make them learn a knot. On the trucker's hitch- I used a slip knot for years and didn't like how it tightened up. A couple of years ago I saw where someone used a "directional" figure eight and have found it much better to work with.
Yes, I learned that from the Klutz book too!
great guide. I use the alpine butterfly when I'm doing the truckers hitch as opposed to your lukes knot. Great little guide though. Thanks
+Greg Thompson, if you can find the time, please share a video of your approach to the truckers hitch!
Luke Seerveld alpine butterfly @luke
Ah, yes! That would be awesome. Ping me if you have any questions re format or resolution.
lseerveld@gmail.com
I am a fan.... keep teaching me!
I went to film school years ago and have been out the industry few years now other than a few small music videos and these videos are really helpful. i appreciate the time and effort you took in making all of these.. I do agree tho that more close up shots of the knots would be helpful.. the few close ups you have are kinda of blocked by your body or arms
Yup, that was a pretty early video... not that I’ve gotten any better:)
If you're one of the electrics are you doing this? or Is this for the grips?
It depends. I’m often on a two person G&E crew where we jump in to do both G&E. When I came up I worked on jobs as either a grip or an electric and did movies and commercials on both sides. Many people in the SF Bay Area are cross trained and are able to help out their brothers and sisters as needed. On larger crews it’s better to stick to your department, on smaller crews a little cross-pollination can make the day go faster and more smoothly, but the key is good communication and working in sync, rather than stepping on toes.
@Luke Seerveld, where do you buy your diffusion fabrics? I am located in the midwest and I'd love to order some- but I can't seem to find much other than a westcott kit.
Any of the regular grip equipment manufacturers, like American, Norms, Modern, and Matthews will sell you goods. Another option is a place like The Rag Place and LA Rag House. All of these places are in the LA area, but many have relationships with resellers throughout the country. Chicago may be your closest major center, or Minneapolis?
And now I kept coming back to this video just to *tie my shoes
Ha, ha!
Very nice good Gide
Good old basic boy scout knots, but you forgot the taught line hitch.
Hi Eric, I use that one for camping!
love your videos
Nice. Can you show some closeups of the knots so I can see them?
Hi Jon, I shot this episode about a year ago:-) You can search YT for more explainer videos on most of these knots. If you have a specific question about a particular knot I may be able to help you through it but it would best to find someone who can walk you through the knots in person!