Gaffers on set have one of the most underrated jobs. They work with the cinematographer and director to help set the look and feel of the movie. And they have all sorts of tricks and tools inside ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Michelle Rohn / For The Times) To set the mood of a scene in a movie, TV show or video, filmmakers give the audience plenty of ...

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 ...

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What’s the most versatile photography accessory? Most would say gaffer tape — and those who don’t have probably never used it. That’s the focus of an amusing yet informative parody from The Slanted ...

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 ...