Who We Are
LIGHTING SPECIALISTS
I Said Jimmy is a crew of lighting specialists offering their talents and expertise on every set. Our Grip truck is chock full of the most current and sophisticated gear on the market. We ensure every cinematographer’s lighting plan is executed correctly while ultimately helping to tell the story they want to tell. Chief electrician and owner, Jim Fischer, drives a tight ship. He’ll work closely with the cinematographer to understand their vision, while delegating tasks to his crew of many talents to make sure the end product rocks. We take our work serious and have a blast doing it. Let us help you tell the story you want to tell.
What We Offer
THE BEST GEAR, TRUCK AND CREW IN DALLAS
We’ve got it all. We took a Mercedes 3-ton Sprinter dual rear wheel 3500-170 extra long van and filled it chock full with the most current and sophisticated gear on the market. When our crew shows up to your light your set and execute your shoot, you can relax in knowing we’ll have everything needed to help bring your project to perfection.
How We Roll
Experienced Efficient Quick And Fun
HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
BRANDS WE TRUST AND USE
Pointers
TIPS AND TRICKS OF THE TRADE
As the old adage goes, We’re never too old to learn. We’ve pulled together a few helpful articles to offer insight on some basic and not so basic rules of thumb when shooting a video as well as some that help explain roles and processes during production. We hope these article give insight to the industry of cinematography. Stay tuned for more pointers as we continue to learn ourselves.
Big Windows Require Big Lights
Big Windows are a Blessing and a Curse Big rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows can make a wonderful video location. However, the light outside can change quickly and often
How to Find the Perfect Location
1. Scout at the appropriate time You will want to scout the location at around the same time of day you plan on shooting, especially if it’s
A Gaffer’s Role on Set
Every successful film or television project needs a talented, well-organized gaffer working at the helm of the electrical department. They play a critical role in ensuring the cinematographer’s lighting