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Sample Call Sheet
High Priority Info
Nothing makes us happier than to work with film professionals who use call sheets. It's even better when our studio is included with contact info, and all vital information is listed. A Call Sheet is how a good crew communicates and where operational details are found in one place. It also keeps everyone on the same page. Need to get in contact with the Facility Manager (me)? Look at the call sheet. When and where to go? Call sheet. Need to race to the hospital for any unforeseen reason? Call sheet to the rescue. The Call sheet pictured here was from a production we recently had at our facility. I modified it and made the info anonymous, but you get the idea. The last thing you want to do is ask the Director or Assistant Director when is lunch or who is in charge of wardrobe. The info should be common knowledge, and a good call sheet gets the job done.
This informative video from Rocket Jump is a review on how to read a call sheet. We also included free Call Sheet templates for download.
If your crew size is 4 to 40, you'll save a lot of headaches with a properly prepared Call Sheet. When you email it to everyone on your crew, make sure they reply that they received it, just to be sure.
If a crew member doesn't have an email address then why are your hiring them? Really, why!
If your crew size is 4 to 40, you'll save a lot of headaches with a properly prepared Call Sheet. When you email it to everyone on your crew, make sure they reply that they received it, just to be sure.
If a crew member doesn't have an email address then why are your hiring them? Really, why!
Free Call Sheet Downloads
Author: John Christensen
Owner/Operator Sacramento Media Center
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Green Screen Stage
As of March 2018, the Sacramento Media Center has been very busy. Over the last six months, we have had over 6 Music Videos shot in our Studio A (and B). Gordon Ramsay shoots stand-up introductions for his new Hell's Kitchen restaurant at Cesar's Palace, Odin Abbott makes over 12 YouTube videos, Pirl Productions shoots four online web videos, and Christensen Media produced over 30 TV commercials. Added to this, the Media Center has been host to the entire Sacramento Republic Soccer Team for media interviews, plus many other video shoots for the medical industry and TV ads for various local business.
Producers are very pleased with the upgrades and the new look of the facility. Our Green Screen stage in Studio A is a favorite as it is in use 80% of the time. Having the double walled studio with a light grid, large doors and plenty of power are features production companies enjoy. Not to mention the low noise air conditioning and the classic diner snack bar.
Check out our tour video or give us call at 916.822.6733
Producers are very pleased with the upgrades and the new look of the facility. Our Green Screen stage in Studio A is a favorite as it is in use 80% of the time. Having the double walled studio with a light grid, large doors and plenty of power are features production companies enjoy. Not to mention the low noise air conditioning and the classic diner snack bar.
Check out our tour video or give us call at 916.822.6733
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In less than six months, Sacramento Media Center has been recognized as an established Video Studio Rental facility in Northern California. Recently we have been honored to appear on Agencylist, a carefully curated list of the top advertising, design and marketing agencies in Sacramento. Daily we answer phone calls and emails from producers around the country, looking to rent our studio for their next green-screen or white cyclorama productions. The days of yellow-page ads and refrigerator magnets are a distant memory for many of us; ok, a few of us. Either way, we are grateful to have a robust online presence and accolades from our local production community.
Magnets
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Studio A
Painting Props
Today we are shooting a music video in Studio A. The film producer is pleased to have space at the Sacramento Media Center to assemble the many stages and props needed for the video. As an added benefit, SMC has many flats and panels in our prop storage room available to use. If a visiting producer needs a wall with a window, they are welcome to use it, free of charge. We like to follow a first come first use policy, and if we happen to have some extra flats and props in the studio, our renters are welcomed to use it. The best part about shooting videos at our studio is the extra large doors and loading dock access. Whether you want to bring your own sets and props, including a car or truck, you can do it with ease.
Loading Dock and Large Studio Doors
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April Potter with her trusty sidekick "Pirl" takes us on an inside tour of the Sacramento Media Center. The video shows off our 40'x35' Studio A soundstage along with many other enhanced production rooms at our 915 Fee Drive location. We put a lot of work in refurbishing the old 7300 square foot facility, and the reviews from local producers have been amazing. Many commented on how the studio is now a functional and efficient place to work. Most of all, everyone loves our Diner/Snack bar; a place where anyone can sit and enjoy their lunch or have a quick meeting.
Drop by or call us for a personal tour! (916) 822-6733.
Drop by or call us for a personal tour! (916) 822-6733.
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In October 2017, Christensen Media began work on the old The Studio Center building on 915 Fee Drive, Sacramento, CA. Our goal was to renovate the old soundstage into a functioning Film/Video studio that producers from all over can use. The 7300 square foot building, with plenty of parking, needed some major upgrades and a new paint job. 45 days later the Sacramento Media Center was born.
In this blog, we included a 3-minute time-lapse video from a camera we place on the next door roof. Watch how we rolled up our sleeves and went to work. You will see we made many trips to the dump as well as filling a 40-yard dumpster to the rim. A Lot of helpful colleagues stepped up and pitched in on the massive undertaking, and we couldn't thank them enough. We worked our butts off which made the many pizzas and beer consumption worth the endeavor but most of all, a brand new video studio that is awesome to rent.
Next blog will be a tour our studio facility.
In this blog, we included a 3-minute time-lapse video from a camera we place on the next door roof. Watch how we rolled up our sleeves and went to work. You will see we made many trips to the dump as well as filling a 40-yard dumpster to the rim. A Lot of helpful colleagues stepped up and pitched in on the massive undertaking, and we couldn't thank them enough. We worked our butts off which made the many pizzas and beer consumption worth the endeavor but most of all, a brand new video studio that is awesome to rent.
Next blog will be a tour our studio facility.
Author John Christensen
Owner/Operator of Sacramento Media Center and Christensen Media.
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In October 2017, the Sacramento Media Center opened it's doors to video producers from all over. Our 40'x35' soundstage is perfect for large and small video productions, including music videos.
For the last six months, we have had over five music groups rent our studio and with much success. Our facility has an improved green-room, snack bar, loading dock, light grid, new green-screen stage and plenty of parking out front.
Our support staff loves it when the whole building is in use. Costumes, make-up, sound gear, PA's running around is fun to watch, and all the crazy special effects that go into a Music video, like the recent Cherry Pool's - Are You In Love video by Raul Gonzo, proves that SMC is the perfect production facility.
Call us or drop by if you would like to shoot your next video at our studio. (916) 822.6733
For the last six months, we have had over five music groups rent our studio and with much success. Our facility has an improved green-room, snack bar, loading dock, light grid, new green-screen stage and plenty of parking out front.
Our support staff loves it when the whole building is in use. Costumes, make-up, sound gear, PA's running around is fun to watch, and all the crazy special effects that go into a Music video, like the recent Cherry Pool's - Are You In Love video by Raul Gonzo, proves that SMC is the perfect production facility.
Call us or drop by if you would like to shoot your next video at our studio. (916) 822.6733
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Diner scene
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Everything organized
On location
Everything in reach
She's small, but we love our Nissan NV200 grip van. We are fortunate to have a back lot at our video studio where we park our location production van. When we are assigned productions that are not filmed at our studio, we hop in our van and motor out to the location.
The van is well stocked with C-stands, sand-bags, clamps, gaffer's tape, and road cones.
If the car dealer can't come to our studio, we go to them and presto; an instant location-set is up and running. The only drawback is we don't have the luxury of a sound-stage, where critical sound recording is a must. When we need to do some quality filming, we use our 40x35 foot studio with large sound doors to drive in vehicles. It's pretty nice to have plenty of parking and space to work. But when we need to hit the road, we are prepared.
The van is well stocked with C-stands, sand-bags, clamps, gaffer's tape, and road cones.
If the car dealer can't come to our studio, we go to them and presto; an instant location-set is up and running. The only drawback is we don't have the luxury of a sound-stage, where critical sound recording is a must. When we need to do some quality filming, we use our 40x35 foot studio with large sound doors to drive in vehicles. It's pretty nice to have plenty of parking and space to work. But when we need to hit the road, we are prepared.
Studio A
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Only uses 20 Amps
Our final 3 part review of Sacramento Media Center's energy efficient upgrades ends with the best creature comfort we can ask for, while at the same saving us money.
We are currently installing inverter-driven ductless heat pump systems to the building. These units require very little power and replace our old air conditioning units (we won't show their ugly picture). Each room has it's own control and operates independently from the rest of the building. When one or two people are in their offices, the rest of the building is off and not wasting energy. This new system from Gree Comfort is not only whisper-quiet but conditions the room immediately. Without a doubt, this was the most desired improvement we were working towards and not a moment too soon as the summer months are around the corner.
We are currently installing inverter-driven ductless heat pump systems to the building. These units require very little power and replace our old air conditioning units (we won't show their ugly picture). Each room has it's own control and operates independently from the rest of the building. When one or two people are in their offices, the rest of the building is off and not wasting energy. This new system from Gree Comfort is not only whisper-quiet but conditions the room immediately. Without a doubt, this was the most desired improvement we were working towards and not a moment too soon as the summer months are around the corner.
Whisper Quiet
Each room has independent control
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40X35 foot Studio A
Our 40'X35' sound-stage studio A has a dedicated HVAC system, and it's low noise! We achieved that by replacing the old ducting system with a newly designed tube that pushes and receives air quietly. Not only can you hardly hear the system moving air, the equal-sized "in" and "out" registers makes the transfer efficient, which in turns makes heating and cooling fast while cutting down on energy costs.
We all have been in locations where it's very hot or freezing. Sacramento Media Center's staff wanted to make sure that the first upgrade was making Studio A comfortable. The best part, no one realizes the system is working because it's so quiet.
We all have been in locations where it's very hot or freezing. Sacramento Media Center's staff wanted to make sure that the first upgrade was making Studio A comfortable. The best part, no one realizes the system is working because it's so quiet.
New Ducting
Large Airflow
Quiet Operation