Communication in the camera dept. 
 communication walkies 
 By Vince 

 on 2/19/19, 9:31 AM • 1,360 views
Because communication is vital, tell us how you implement walkies on set.
What brand/kind of walkies and is there any improvement possible? Any "in-ears" you prefer?
Tell us!



 Gunnar Mortensen 

 On 2/20/19, 4:27 PM
Not that it adds to communication but the hot ticket item in Hollywood are walkie woogies. This is how you can personalize your earpiece to a variety of colors and patterns https://dependableexpendables.com/products/walkie-woogie 
 
Gunnar, thank you so much. As of today,, me and my team will be wearing the pink ones.
And Vince, it will be with black in-ears and its the Motorola walkie we use here in Holland.
But, actually i prefer the headsets with an 'open' line. No pushing buttons. you can always talk.
Just make strickt rules about when to talk during a take. (or take it of)
 Convert as an answer Rozemarijn 

 on 2/26/19, 4:41 PM



 Angelo Sartore 

 On 7/13/19, 7:53 AM
I use the open earpiece style for any 2 way radios the production offers. I have invested in my own wired earpiece system which has a series of adapters to connect to the 2 way radio with a mic & a clear acoustic tube, similar to the secret service types. I find I can wear the earpiece all day without any fatigue or pain. Works for me!

 

.Angelo Sartore
.1st. AC
.Melbourne
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 Arne van Wunnik 

 On 10/13/19, 5:47 PM
Don't know if it's full on topic, but I prefer to use the Radio chest harness from conterra (https://www.conterra-inc.com/collections/rescue-radio-carrier/products/tool-chest-radio-chest-harness) That way you don't have the walkie danglin on your belt when you have to run. There's also a little strap on the top right so you can pass your cable through it so it doesn't bother you.


