Out of Frame

Supervising Art Director: Making a set from scratch

The art department on any blockbuster is a massive operation. Huge worlds have to be built from scratch - whether that’s on a field or a completely empty sound stage. Mak

VFX Producer: How to bring creatures to life

From creating monsters and dragons, to imaginary cities and planets, the VFX team helps blend live action footage with Computer Generated Imagery - or CGI - to make movie

Costume Cutter: How to make a jacket for Tom Cruise

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 historicall

Medic Nurse: How to keep a film set safe

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 expl

DIT: What happens after the camera stops rolling?

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 Digit

Production Assistant: How to break into the industry

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 producti

Caterers: Cooking for the stars

Good food is good for the soul, and no one keeps the cast and crew chugging along quite like the caterers. Gavin Charlton and Ali Hughes are the co-founders of Bite Me, a

Disability Consultant: What films get wrong about representation

As a disability consultant, it’s Ally Castle’s job to advise and work alongside production companies and directors on accessibility, inclusion and representation. Ally sh

Film Osteopath: How do actors protect their bodies?

The long hours of working on a film or TV series can put a massive strain on the human body. Osteopath Jason Graham works everyone on a set to provide what he calls healt

Film Stills Photographer: How to master snapshots of Beetlejuice

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

Greens Team: How to re-create nature on a film set

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, tre

Transportation Manager: How do actors make it to remote film sets?

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 t

Food Stylist: How to make a perfect plate for cinema

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?

Stunt Rigger: Keeping superheroes safe

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

Puppeteer: Who makes Star Wars’ BB-8 come alive?

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 everyth

Production Buyers: What can you buy from a prop house?

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 an

Crowd 2nd Assistant Director: How to (not) stand out in a crowd

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

Script Supervisor: Continuity in The Crown

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-War

The Set Decorator: Lee Sandales

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 decorat

The Sign Painter: Jorge Jacobs

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 worl