Wednesday, November 9, 2011

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Hello everyone. We made it! Today is the last shooting day for HOMELAND Season One.

I wanted to be able to say thanks to all of you and this is the only way that I know to do it....

From myself, and the entire Costume Dept, please accept our most heartfelt gratitude for working with us on this show. You have all been fantastic!!

Thanks for reading the blog and doing your best to bring what I asked for. You cannot possibly know how helpful it was that you were participating in the process. My guess is that you learned a couple of things along the way about what colors and patterns are good (and not good) for camera, and hopefully that will come in handy when you go on other Back Ground calls.

Thanks for your patience and understanding when the mornings weren't going well and things got a little rough. Thanks for your willingness to return and do it all over again.

Those of us that have been in this business for years have all commented on how professional you have been and what a pleasure it was to be working with you as our Back Ground group. Trust me when I say, that is not always the case! We feel like we have made some friends here and hope to see many of you again in the future.

For the countless times that you have loaded your closet into your car; for the many times that you've been here for hours and on camera for 15 minutes; for keeping up with the different changes throughout the day; and for having a great attitude, you are all to be praised!

And before I close...How about a nice round of applause for Tona Dalhquist, ladies and gentlemen. Tona, you have been absolutely fantastic! Every time they threw you a curve (uh, daily) you hit it out of the park!! Thank you!

I hope to see you all next season and wish for everyone all the best. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Stephen K Randolph
Costume Supervisor
HOMELAND

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

WEDNESDAY 11/9 CIA HEADQUARTERS

Hello everyone. Tomorrow is the last day of the season. Most of you probably know how this works but just in case there are any Johnny-come-lately's.....

Following you will find instructions for what to bring with you for the CIA HEADQUARTERS, tomorrow, Wednesday 11/9.

If there are any of you that worked today, Tues, 11/8, please bring the things that you wore today, along with other choices of the same kinds of things. In case we need to match anything from today, we will have it!

We are shooting the Fall. The color palette and weight of the clothing should reflect the season. Texture and pattern are great, just nothing too bold or busy.

Please bring several choices of the following things. Regardless of the roles that you were assigned it would be easier if everyone brought a bit of everything so that I have the option of dressing everyone just a bit different, if necessary.

business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers, slacks and skirts
casual long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sweaters, pullover and cardigan style, sweater vests
khakis and jeans
hoodies, light weight jackets and pullover casual shirts
Don't forget the shoes that will work with all of your choices.

AGAIN, IF YOU WORKED ON TUES, 11/8, PLEASE BRING THOSE THINGS IN ADDITION TO OTHER CHOICES FROM ABOVE.

Thanks in advance for bringing all the right stuff. We'll see you on the set!

Monday, November 7, 2011

TUESDAY, 11/8 CIA HEADQUARTERS

Hello everyone. Following you will find instructions for what to bring with you to the CIA HEADQUARTERS, tomorrow, Tuesday 11/8.

We are shooting the Fall. The color palette and weight of the clothing should reflect the season. Texture and pattern are great, just nothing too bold or busy.

We will be shooting parts of two episodes tomorrow so everyone should bring enough of the following items that will allow us to pull two or three outfits. Also, because we are shooting different episodes and screen days, I would like the option of dressing everyone just a bit different, if necessary.

Everyone, regardless of your role should bring choices of all of the following:

business suits, dress shirts/blouses, ties
sport coats/blazers, slacks and skirts
casual long sleeve button front shirts and blouses
sweaters, pullover and cardigan style, sweater vests
khakis and jeans
hoodies, light weight jackets and pullover casual shirts
Don't forget the shoes that will work with all of your options

Thanks in advance for bringing the right things. See you on the set!!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

MONDAY 11/7 SECURE ROOM

Hello everyone. We are winding it down! Following you will find instructions for what to bring for Monday, 11/7

Most everyone has been established and will be wearing what they wore when we shoot last downtown last week. The series of scenes where the sniper was shooting at everyone. Some of you also worked the next day at the Mansion. If you are not sure what you wore on which location, please just bring it all and we will look at the photos and sort it out. Remember, this is a direct match, meaning that what we shoot tomorrow will take place immediately after everyone ran inside. It has to match exactly!!

There are a couple of you that may be new tomorrow. Here's what you should bring:

CONGRESSMAN (Replacement) should bring choices of dark business suits in navy, black or grey. White shirts and ties that look like a lawyer or politician. Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belt to go with your choices.

1 STAR GENERAL (Replacement) will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept. Please bring a white short sleeve undershirt and black socks with you.

SECRET SERVICE should all be repeating from last week. Please wear the exact same thing. If you did not work last week you should bring a dark suit of black, navy or grey, a white shirt with a non-button down collar, and a dark tie without too much pattern. Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belt.

Thanks in advance to everyone for bringing the same things that you wore last week, and a good attitude! We appreciate all the work that the Background Players do and what you bring to the show. We could not do it without you! See you on the set.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

SUNDAY 11/6 GOVERNMENT BUILDING

Hello everyone. Welcome to HOMELAND. Those of you who have worked with us before know how this works....for those of you who have not, this is how we do it....

Following you will find specific instructions about the things that you should wear and bring for the roles that you will be playing. You will also find general info for the day and helpful hints that will make everyone's life, including your own, easier.

FIRST THINGS FIRST....IF YOU WORKED LAST WEEK, WHATEVER THE ROLE, YOU SHOULD WEAR THE EXACT SAME THING AGAIN THIS WEEK!!! We are shooting more of the same thing, so everyone needs to be dressed just as they were last week. This is very important!

If you did not work with us last week, read on for the instructions for the day........

We are playing the current season and weather. Fall and a bitty chilly. The colors that you choose should reflect the season. No overly bright or saturated colors that you typically see in the summer. Pattern and texture are good, just nothing too bold or busy. Please refrain from bringing clothing with large, obvious logos and/0r artwork.

Everyone should bring several choices of the clothing that is described for your character to bring. This helps us put together the best overall look for everyone. When packing your things please try to pack them as neatly as possible.

Now for a couple of general notes. These are very important!!
1. Everyone should come dressed in their first, best choice of the clothing described for your character. You should bring your other options with you, but should be dressed for your role when you arrive. This will help us get everyone processed much quicker. Of course, if you are playing one of the uniformed roles, you will be given a costume from the Costume Dept.

2. It is supposed to be chilly. High around 60. You will not be allowed to wear a heavy winter coat on camera as they are too heavy for our season. Light weight jackets worn in Fall will be allowed and asked for. Everyone should come prepared with thermal underwear or silks that can be worn under your clothing to keep you warm. This includes anyone who will be getting a uniform. Women, pantyhose and tights are very helpful in this way, as I'm sure you already know.

3. When you arrive at extras holding you will be asked to sit with the other people of the category that you are playing. It is very important that you sit with and stay with your specified group until everyone has been checked by the Costume Dept.

Now for the costume information........

DC COPS, FPS, SWAT will be receiving your costumes from the Costume Dept. Everyone should bring with you a white, short sleeve crew neck tee shirt and black socks. Don't forget your thermals.

SECRET SERVICE Should all wear and bring choices of dark suits: black, navy or grey. These should be simple suits free of a lot of pattern like bold pin striping or plaids. Subtle is fine. Men should all have a white, long sleeve button front dress shirt. This shirt should have a plain collar, no button-down collars. Women should be in a simple white, button front longs sleeve blouse. Ties should be dark in color: black, grey, navy, burgundy, dark green, etc. They should also be simple in pattern and tone. Don't forget your dark dress shoes and belts to go with your suits. Bring your long underwear!

CAMERAMEN should wear and bring casual clothing choices to include non-ripped jeans, khakis, cargo pants, long sleeve button front and pullover shirts/blouses. Also include things light light weight jackets, hoodies, pullover/zip front fleece vests. Caps and knitted caps without logos would be great for this look. This is a layered look and this will also help with keeping everyone warm. Don't forget the appropriate shoes, and your thermal underwear.

REPORTERS should wear and bring choices of business suits in darker colors like black, navy, brown, grey, etc. Light colored shirts and blouses light light blue, tan, cream, light grey. Ties can have color but should be simple in terms of design and pattern. Women may certainly bring scarves and other accessories that will individualize their look. Jewelry should be small, simple and sophisticated. Don't forget the appropriate shoes and belts for your clothing choices. Don't leave your long underwear behind!

GAWKERS/ONLOOKERS & GAWKERS WITH CARS should all wear and bring nice casual clothing choices to include nice, non-ripped jeans, khakis, slacks and skirts. Also choices of long sleeve button front and pullover shirts and blouses. Light weight pullover sweaters and cardigans. Please remember the color palette mentioned above and to refrain from article's with obvious logos and artwork. Everyone should bring light weight, Fall jackets. Don't forget the shoes/boots to go with your clothing choices. Reminder once again to bring your thermal underwear.

BUNKER MEN AND WOMEN AND MILITARY BRASS have mostly already been established. There are a couple of you that may be replacing someone from last week that is unavailable. Non-military men should bring dark business suits and nice ties. Suits should be black, navy or grey. No brown, please. Ties can have color and but the patterns should be relatively simple. You are meant to be powerful politicians and so, should dress the part. All of you, men and women, should bring thermal underwear/silks/pantyhose-tights to wear under your chosen costume. You will not be wearing coats on camera and these things will help to keep you warm.

MIDDLE EASTERN BARBER should come with a pair of nice non-ripped denim jeans, a pair of black or dark slacks and black or dark shoes. Also, bring what you would wear in Iraq when you were a barber there.

Thanks to everyone in advance for bringing the right things, and for returning with what you wore last week, and being dressed in your first, best choice when you arrive. We look forward to meeting and working with you.
See you on the Set!!!!!

Friday, November 4, 2011

SATURDAY 11/5 VP LIMO & PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Hello everyone. Following you will find instructions about what to bring for your roles as Background players tomorrow, Saturday, 11/5.

VP SECRET SERVICE & VP MOTORCADE should wear exactly what you wore when working last Saturday and Sunday 10/29 & 10/30. We are shooting more of that sequence and everyone needs to match last week.

PATIENTS should bring choices to include pajamas, robes and slippers to be worn in the hospital. Please make sure that you have any appropriate undergarments that you might need for this.

NURSES & ORDERLIES will be given scrubs by the Costume Dept. Please bring med to dark colored sneakers or other shoes that would be appropriate for work in a hospital, such as Crocs. Also, please bring long sleeve tees that could be worn under scrubs, in colors such as tan, grey, pale blue, navy. Also, cardigans in the same colors that could be worn over your scrubs.

SECURITY GUARD will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept. Please bring a short sleeve, white undershirt, black socks and solid black lace shoes or black sneakers or black ankle boots.

Thanks in advance for bringing the right stuff. We look forward to meeting you. See you on the set!




Tuesday, November 1, 2011

WEDNESDAY 11/2 CIA SITUATION ROOM, POLICE PRECINCT, SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER

Hello everyone. Welcome to HOMELAND. Following you will find information about clothing options that you will need to bring for your work in your Background Player roles for tomorrow, Wed, 11/2.

We are playing the current season and weather, Fall. The color palette should reflect the season, as should the types of clothing. Texture and pattern are always welcome, just nothing too bold or busy. Please avoid bringing clothing that has large, obvious logos or copy righted artwork (ex. Tommy Hilfiger written across the front of a shirt.)

It may be chilly tomorrow, especially in the evening. If you feel that you may be cold, we encourage you to bring long underwear to use under your clothing to help keep you warm.

We will be shooting at three separate locations to represent three separate parts of the script. Please make sure that you are reading the information that pertains to your role.

CIA SITUATION ROOM The military brass will be given their uniforms by the Costume Dept. We ask that you bring with you a black pair of socks and a white, short sleeve undershirt.

POLICE PRECINCT The police officers will be given a uniform by the Costume Dept. We ask that you bring with you a white, short sleeve undershirt, black socks and solid black lace up shoes, sneakers or ankle boots.

SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER
The scene here is that everyone is gathered for a bingo night. The look is one of nice casual. We would like you to bring several options that include casual clothing and some items that are a little dressier so that we can mix up the look for everyone. Here are some examples of what we would like:

WOMEN should bring options to include slacks and skirts and jeans, leisure suits/casual suits, long sleeve button front and pullover tops, blazers, cardigans and pullover sweaters. There will be a scene where everyone exits from inside the building to the parking lot, so you will also need a coat that can be worn as outer wear. Please bring comfortable and appropriate shoes for your clothing choices. Ladies, don't forget your jewelry and accessories, such as scarves.

MEN should bring options to include slacks, khakis and jeans, long sleeve button front and pullover shirts, cardigans and pullover sweaters and light weight jackets and sport coats. there will be a scene where everyone exits from inside the building to the parking lot, so you will also need to have a coat that can be worn as outer wear. Please bring comfortable and appropriate shoes for your clothing choices. Don't forget your belts.

GROUP LEADERS should bring choices of casual clothing to include non ripped jeans, khakis, cargo pants, slacks and skirts. Also please bring choices of long sleeve button front and pullover shirts/blouses, cardigans and pullover sweaters, hoodies and light weight jackets. Don't forget your belts and the appropriate shoes for your clothing choices.

DRIVERS should bring casual clothing to include jeans, khakis, cargo pants, long sleeve shirts, sweaters and light weight jackets.

Thanks in advance to everyone for coming and bringing the right stuff. We look forward to meeting you. See you on the set!!