Out of Frame

Film photography is key for promoting a new film or TV show - but the way they’re taken is masterfully done. Parisa Taghizadeh (or Tag, as most people know her) is a film stills photographer. It’s her job to try and capture the best photos on set whilst the cameras are still rolling. Tag shares stories of working on Supergirl, The Woman In Cabin 10 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most films are made on a set - which at first is just an empty space. Any scenes that take place outside are often created from scratch. That means installing plants, trees, sand and sometimes a whole forest indoors by the greens team. Greens Head Of Department David Searle and Co-Ordinator Eva Onsrud discuss working on Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter and Jurassic Park. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big blockbuster can require hundreds of people to create. But how do all these people - and their equipment - make it to locations all around the world? This is where transport manager Stevie Kotey comes in. Stevie shares stories of managing crew and cast members on Wonder Woman, The Acolyte and Luther. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Food can tell a story on screen - from the gruel served in a prison camp, to a lavish banquet in 1920’s Hollywood. But what does it take to prepare food for film and TV? And what are the secrets behind making food look good for the camera? Food stylist Katharine Tidy shares stories of working on Mickey 17, The Crown and Slow Horses. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When an actor needs to jump out of a window or do a back flip, a stunt person is usually called in. But who keeps everyone safe? And how are these scenes made to look so seamless? Stunt rigger Jay Burr shares his experience of working on Batman, Star Wars and even The Teletubbies. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puppets are one of the oldest forms of entertainment in the world - but they still pop up in cinema all the time. Puppeteer Dave Chapman has brought his skills to everything from BBC Children’s television and Muppet Treasure Island, to Star Wars and Jurassic World. Dave shares stories working on some of the biggest film franchises in the world and the skills it takes to be a great puppeteer. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where do you go to buy a sarcophagus? Or a pig’s head? Or a floating bath? Film sets require all kinds of things - but finding them isn’t always easy. Melloney Cunnell and Zoe Gold are both production buyers - which means that they are responsible for sourcing, renting and purchasing all the props and set dressing for a production. Mel and Zoe share stories on what it takes, and why they’re waving the flag for job sharer partnerships. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all have our favourite faces in cinema - but what does it take to be a background actor? Crowd 2nd Assistant Director Demitra Coulson tells us how she manages over 300 extras at once, and shares stories of working on One Day, Bridgerton and Tom & Jerry: The Movie. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Movies take a long time to film, and that means they are rarely shot in chronological order - but the end result has to look seamless. Script supervisor Alana Marmion-Warr spills the beans on how a film stays consistent, and shares stories of working on Wonka, The Crown and Ready Player One. This is Out of Frame, where we explore behind the scenes in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Platform Media for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas! This week we’re getting into the festive spirit by stepping inside the set of your favourite family movies. Yinka meets Academy Award winning set decorator Lee Sandales. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee shares stories of creating the set for Wicked, the Harry Potter franchise and Wonka. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sign painter - or scenic artist - is responsible for creating all hand-painted signage on a film set - from old school shop signs, to futuristic logos from another world. Yinka meets sign painter Jorge Jacobs to hear all about the artistic touch that he brings to productions. This role requires artistic skill, a knowledge of different lettering styles and techniques, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and collaborate with other departments. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Jorge shares stories of working on The Six Triple Eight, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Lee. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the books in a bedroom, to the throne of a leader, it's the details that make a film set feel like a whole world. This week, Yinka meets someone in charge of filling film sets with fascinating objects - or props, for those in the know. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Lee Wiseman shares stories of working as a prop master on House of the Dragon, World War Z and Britannia. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when the cameras stop rolling? How is all that glossy footage made into a blockbuster movie? This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Yinka meets trainee Kareem Adelekan, who through CrewHQ, is working to edit the visuals within post production. Kareem shares stories of joining Warner Bros. and how editors piece together a film. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it take to get a production greenlit for filming? This week, Yinka meets someone who is a part of the crew from the word go - production controller Dominique Tucker. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Dominique shares stories of working with some of the biggest studios around, and the financial advice any good filmmaker should know. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The way a movie looks is only one piece of the pie - a great film needs to sound amazing too. From dialogue that makes you sit on the edge of your seat, to mind-blowing sound effects. All of this comes under the work of a talented sound mixer. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Paul Munro has led the sound department on huge productions including Cruella, Loki and Ghostbusters. He shares stories with Yinka on what sound can add to a film. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone who works across every department is the production manager. Based both on set and in the office, production managers are responsible for ensuring a shoot goes smoothly. Boo Motjuoadi shares stories of the challenges that come with being a production manager - from negotiating with rental houses, to supporting the mental health of cast members. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween! With the spooky season upon us, what better time than now to explore how a gory scene comes to life. This week, Yinka meets Kristyan Mallett - a make-up artist who specialises in special effects and prosthetics. Kristyan shares stories of working on horrors, thrillers, action movies and everything in between - including Black Mirror, Mission Impossible and Aquaman. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to the below the line team, someone who is responsible for the very building blocks of a production is the cinematographer - also known as the director of photography. Academy Award-winning cinematographer James Friend manages the overall look of a film or television production. He joins Yinka to explore how to translate a director’s ideas into images, and what it was like to work on huge productions like The Acolyte and All Quiet on the Western Front. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A film set is often a beautiful work of art - and that includes the use of flowers. Whether it’s an emotional funeral or an extravagant garden location, flowers can often set the mood for a scene. Jenny Tobin shares stories of how she became a film florist, and working on movies like The Favourite, Jurassic World and Maleficent. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calling in the chief! For all things electrical, it’s the gaffer who is in charge. Today we meet Gavin Walters. As a gaffer, Gavin is the chief technician for a production’s lighting needs. Gavin has decades of experience when it comes to sourcing and operating all of the necessary lighting equipment to make a film set shine. He shares stories with Yinka of working on Bohemian Rhapsody, Jurassic World and Dr Strange. This is Out of Frame, where we celebrate and explore the work of below the line roles in film and TV. Out of Frame is produced by Listen for CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices