BEHIND THE SCENES - Pinewood Studios

32 | BEHIND THE SCENES – Pinewood StudiosBEHIND THE SCENES – Pinewood Studios | 33Skyfall at Pinewood StudiosCredits13824Analysis of the list of creditsfor Skyfall illustrates therange of personnel involvedin the production and theextent of expertise neededto make the film.The extended crew for the filmexceeded a thousand people. Skyfallused a dedicated film crew, many ofwhom operate on a freelance basis,but also made use of tenantbusinesses at Pinewood Studios,including a range of equipment hirecompanies and support services.50Production, Castingand other38Costume, Make-upand HairDirector’s Unit91Principal Cast15Editing 133Special Effects 1Sound106DepartmentNo. of Personnel 116Transport75Stunts100Art Department421Visual Effects / Animation 1Camera and ElectricalVisual Effects / AnimationProduction, Casting and otherCamera and ElectricalArt DepartmentPrincipal CastStuntsSoundCostume, Make-up and HairSpecial EffectsDirector’s UnitTransportEditing42113810610091755038332416151,007Director’s UnitThe director’s unit is listed asincluding 12 people working with thedirector, Sam Mendes, as part of thefirst unit with a further 12 involved indirecting other units such as thoseshooting specific external locations.Camera and ElectricalThe camera and electricaldepartment for Skyfall involved 106staff, including the cinematographer,grips, electricians, focus pullers,gaffer, lighting programmers, riggersand a variety of assistants andtechnicians.Art Department100 staff are listed as being part ofSkyfall’s art department. This includesthe full range of personnel involved indesigning and creating the props andsets for the film including carpenters,artists, draughtsmen, set painters,decorators, and a greensman.Principal CastThe principal cast for Skyfall involved91 actors, as well as many extras.Costume, Make-up and HairThe production included 16 staffinvolved in hair dressing and make-upwith 22 in the costume department.Special & Visual EffectsThe special effects department forSkyfall as listed on IMDB.comincluded 33 staff. This was the teaminvolved in creating the live actioneffects, such as explosions. A further75 individuals were involved in stunts,including stunt performers.Sourceswww.IMDB.com | www.cinemovie.tvWilliams, G (2012) Bond on Set:Filming Skyfall, Dorling KindersleyLtd, London1 Activity and personnel also off studiosite