George Odell Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Some advice please. Normally I provide my own lighting package for jobs. Mostly a 1 ton van with additional lights as needed. I have a gaffer I know who will rent out gear. Anyway, on an upcoming non-unionjob we are using his large truck. He's making the rental and working as my 2nd. Question: Is it bad form for me to supply things like cut gels I normally have on hand or tools or maybe even a light if it's needed... given he has the rental for the job? Edited April 26, 2013 by George Odell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 26, 2013 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2013 I don't know if it's proper or not, nor do I particularly let it bother me, but I always tend to have one or two things in the back of my pick-up for that special something just to make my life easier-- things which I know I'll probably use but can't justify renting. So, I don't see what the issue would be if you knew you had x or y in the back of your truck; just because, and pulled it out. After all, he's making the rental money already anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted April 26, 2013 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2013 Just talk to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Odell Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 I have known the fellow for years and I've given him many thousands of $$ in rentals so I don't think, with him at least, it will be a big deal. Just did not know if it was frown upon in most circles. Like Adrian said, he's already got the rental locked up. It's just a few $$ in expendables that, by the time he goes to the truck and cuts a piece, we can have the shot completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 27, 2013 Premium Member Share Posted April 27, 2013 For myself, that's what it's about; getting it done quickly, hence why I have some of my own stuff which I keep on hand, because it helps me work a bit faster. Though I dunno why he wouldn't already have some skinned things 'round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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