Out of Frame

Costumes help actors get into character and take on another person’s identity. But creating costumes isn’t easy - they may need to work for stunt scenes or be historically accurate. Tim Perkins is a costume cutter - which means he’s responsible for bringing a costume designer’s vision to life. Tim shares stories of working on Aladdin, Bridgerton and Mission Impossible.

Film sets are an incredible place full of fun and magic - but they can also be dangerous. A big production often involves large, heavy equipment, controlled fire and explosions, and hundreds of people. When things don’t go to plan, that’s when Nicky Gregory steps in. Nicky shares stories of what it means to be a nurse outside of the hospital and on set instead.

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Every film relies on good footage to make a blockbuster come to life, and looking after all of this footage is crucial for any production. That's where the DIT - or Digital Imaging Technician - comes in. Daniel Alexander shares stories on the importance of footage security, how to get the best out of lighting actors on screen and confidentiality on set.

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Out Of Frame is back! Each week, we shine a light on the crew members who make your favourite movies come to life. One of the most common entry level jobs is the production assistant. PA’s are part of all aspects of a production, including talent management, on-set support and the day-to-day runnings of a studio. Sky Caesar discusses how she became a production assistant and ...