12 Essential Set Etiquette Tips. Mastering Film.
A good film set is like a well-oiled machine. All of the parts must work together for everything to go properly. Set procedure and etiquette are very important components in keeping the train moving. Here are a few tips that I have picked up along the way. These are primarily geared towards the camera department; however, they should work well for other departments as well.
Here is one. The rest can be found on the Mastering Film website.
1. Ask before touching any other department’s stuff. This includes apple boxes or any other piece of equipment that does not fall under your department’s guise. How would you feel if the grips started grabbing cameras and lenses?