Looping Terms 101
We’ve already tackled some things you might want to know when handling a specific cue. How about an “all skate” cue. (when the whole group or several from the group are working together) What are some...
View ArticleVolume in a Loop Session
Want to know the easiest way to tell if you’ve never looped before? In my opinion it’s your volume. Most people that have never looped (or very seldom looped) will be “very mousy” when it’s their turn...
View ArticleThe Perfect Looping Job
I just recently looped on the “perfect” loop job. What do I mean by this? The loop leaders were rooting for everyone’s success, the actors (fellow loopers) were very giving and the producers, who were...
View ArticleVersatile Adventures.
Asian sex. Conjugal trailer visits. Birthing babies. Demon attacks. Where can you have all this fun and get your nails done too? A looping session of course. Now that I have your attention, please...
View ArticleLooping and the Unions
It used to be you could make a pretty good living doing looping work AND get your SAG insurance to boot. Now with the state of the Unions the way they are things have changed. The majority of the new...
View ArticleEtiquitte
You may have looped before, but do you know looping etiquette? As a loop group leader, you’ve worked with those divas. Those difficult political hires that you would NEVER hire again. Why you ask?...
View ArticleLoop Group Leaders Part I
Some of you may wonder what you actually do when you not only work as a looper, but also lead the loopers. There are MANY loop groups out there. Some are run by only one individual, but the majority...
View ArticleLoop Group Leaders Part II
You’ve read about Loop Groups getting the jobs. What comes next? Once we are hired we usually get to spot the show. This means we watch it and figure out where looping is needed (most times this is...
View ArticleScream Queens
Sure it looks fun in the movies but try to DO it for an entire day! Screaming is something loopers fear. We lose our voice, and THAT is our rent check. I recently worked on a film. You know, one of...
View ArticleInformation: The value of blinders!
Huh? What? Kevin…what the hell are you talking about? Blinders? Yes, blinders for actors, because in so many ways we are our worst enemy. Why? Because again this profession has so little structure as...
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