Derek Hammer is the president of Hammer Grip & Lighting– Indiana’s largest and most complete lighting and grip equipment rental company–and one of the largest in the Midwest. They specialize in providing grip trucks, dollies, lighting, generators, and grip equipment for commercials, documentaries independent films, industrial videos, corporate events, or still photo shoots. What type of studio […]
Author Archives: Brandon Appel
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Apr
Apr
We recently caught up with the veteran Fixtures Foreman, Damon Liebowitz and discussed his work on Westworld season 3. Liebowitz has worked on several notable television shows and motion picture films such as Homecoming, A Wrinkle in Time, The Cloverfield Paradox, Baywatch, and Gone Girl. Liebowitz is no stranger to the ever-expanding Westworld universe. He, […]
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Nov
Nov
The next generation LiteRibbon experience is here. Similar to its predecessors, LiteRibbon Chroma Cine-Five will continue changing the way sets, props, and costumes are lit for years to come. Introducing the newest and most adjustable hybrid LED LiteRibbon available. The new revolutionary Cine-Five features cinema quality 95+ CRI hybrid with the ability to add in […]
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Nov
Nov
We recently caught up with the veteran Gaffer, our very own Mike Bauman and discussed his work on Ford v Ferrari. Bauman has worked on several notable films such as Vice, Phantom Thread, Conjuring 2, Inherent Vice, and The Master. Mike Bauman is no stranger to taking on blockbuster car thrillers. Nightcrawler, Transformers: Revenge of […]
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Sep
Sep
We recently caught up with the veteran DP and discussed his journey into the film industry, as well as his work on After the Wedding. Macat has worked on several notable films and TV shows such as Life of the Party, Daddy’s Home Two, The Boss, Daddy’s Home, Horrible Bosses 2, Blended, Pitch Perfect, Wedding […]
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Jun
Jun
We recently caught up with the veteran gaffer and discussed his journey into the film industry, as well as his work on Big Little Lies. Samaniego has worked on several major TV shows and films such asThe Mandalorian, To Old to Die Young, Angie Tribeca, Transparent, Jane the Virgin, I’m Dying Up Here, Ray Donovan, […]
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May
May
Check out the images below from Season 8, Episode 4.
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Mar
Mar
This next generation LiteMat takes all the best features of the LiteMat line and introduces an expanded Kelvin range with the ability to add accent color through our patented color mixing process. Learn more at spectrum.litegear.com.
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Jan
Jan
The Veteran Gaffer Entered Familiar Waters as he Dove into the Latest UnbreakableInstallment, Glass When Chief Lighting Technician Ryan Lynch was asked to come back for the follow up to 2017’s Split, he jumped at the opportunity and was thrilled to reunite with Director M. Night Shyamalan and DP Mike Gioulakis. Being his second rodeo […]
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Dec
Dec
Knight Discusses What It’s Like Teaming up with the Moonlight Team Again, and the Challenges of Adapting James Baldwin’s Novel to the Big Screen As we dive deeper into December, award season looms upon us! It’s time to head over to the theater, grab a large popcorn, and let the Oscar buzz begin brewing! One film […]