Alan Gerhardt Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Just reaching out to anyone who may have been involved in a Johnny Knoxville shoot. I will be doing a feature with him in March, April, May in Cape Town. Reading the script I am concerned with water and beer throwing gags and my wireless mics. Any useful tips will be highly appreciated! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Flaitz Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Having spent a decade or so watching Knoxville and crew antics, I'd recommend confirming L&D policies with production. Equipment on those shows must get destroyed on the regular. IDK the availability of replacement transmitters/lavs in your area, but be prepared to to lose a lot of stuff to damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yeah, if thats all that happens, your lucky...LOL Use rented wireless transmitters and mics, make sure they are under productions account and let it all happen... Have spares ready to go... or, pass on it... I have not worked with him but have seen much of his material... things can get crazy... my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I think you're in for a fun shoot! The advice above says it all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I worked on the Jackass video game....yes, there is a video game...just editing dialogue that was recorded on an ADR stage one guy at a time. Have back up gear. However, I'd use as much waterproof stuff as possible. It'd be nice if gear didn't just fail in the middle of crazy things happening, right? You can use the Countryman lavs that are waterproof and Lectro waterproof transmitters. My main concern would be connectors getting jacked or lav cables getting cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskellett Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I worked on Viva la Bam for a while ( a spin off of the Jackass series ), believe it or not I found most of the cast very easy to work with and I can't recall ever having anyone break any of my gear during that period. Lots of the time we would remove gear from them before they would get in harms way. Although things appear to be extremely off the cuff, things are, in general, planned out to a great degree. Enjoy your time with them, you will have a smile on your face everyday, I promise you that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gerhardt Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks for that chriskellet. I was hoping that they would be accommodating. I use Zaxcom wireless, so no waterproof transmitters! Being in South Africa we do not have access to replacement gear at the drop of a hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Harber Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Use your old stuff and get new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izen Ears Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Johnny is a gentleman with a kind heart, and I can't see him disregarding your gear. I only worked with him once for about five weeks on a non-jackass movie. I cannot speak for his pals tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gerhardt Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I am starting to feel bit more relaxed about this adventure already! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izen Ears Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hey Mista Alan - how'd it go? Got an update for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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