2018General Discussion forum
Strategies for securing personal belongings while operating on film sets
What the thread found
- Locking valuables in equipment cases stored on a cart provides security while keeping items accessible on set.
- Using a phone with a level application mounted on a monitor allows the operator to retain their phone without carrying it in a pocket.
- Bluetooth tracking dongles attached to cases can alert the operator if equipment is moved, helping prevent loss of secured items.
- Hiding valuables in unexpected locations such as cable cases or spare parts containers reduces theft risk compared to obvious storage.
- Modern tracking tags like dedicated tile devices or integrated phone trackers can be placed in gear or cases for locating items if misplaced.
- Keeping pockets empty while on set reduces noise and distraction during sound recording.
Depends on
- The Bluetooth dongle solution requires a compatible device; one user mentioned an HTC phone but the specific dongle model was not identified.
- Hiding items in hard-to-find locations may create problems during genuine emergencies when quick access is needed.
- Modern tracking solutions like tile devices are mentioned but their effectiveness and reliability on active film sets is not detailed.
- The discussion does not address solutions for operators who need frequent access to their phone during shooting.