Out of Frame

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. Making those building blocks is where Grant Bailey comes in. Grant shares stories of his work as a supervising art director on Practical Magic 2, The Running Man and A Thousand Blows.

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.

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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 magic. Roma O’Connor is a VFX producer, which means she manages the process of creating visual effects, and the team behind them. Roma shares stories of working on Practical Magic 2, Game of Thrones and Everest.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 what it takes to break into the film and TV industry.

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.

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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, and specialise in film catering. Gavin and Ali share stories of working on productions like Wicked and Hail Mary, and the importance of good people skills.

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.

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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 shares stories of work this work means for her personally and what she’s currently working on with Warner Bros.

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.

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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 healthcare for behind the scenes. He joins Yinka to share stories of working with some of the industry’s biggest stars, and what makes them just like us.

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.

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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.

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