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Inside set talk... Director of Photography, Chris Norr, discusses the shot with his team, while Andy Garcia prepares on set. Stéphanie-

Our weapon! Setting up the shot Our Kitchen set full of delicious authentic Italian food. Below three monitor-shots of Andy Garcia as "Big Al": Above is shot of ' A Camera ', used to capture the primary subject and action... while ' B Camera ' below will focus on more specializes angles, stunts, close ups... etc. This, of course, varies depending on the different needs each film & director requires. Action taking place inside the house Stéphanie-

  Subscribe in a reader Take a little peek at one of our scenes with Andy Garcia. Amy Mullins, Luke Fava, Frank Whaley, Samira Wiley, Joe Drago & Adam Trese on screen. This take aims at Andy Garcia & trio: Amy Mullins, Luke Fava and Joe Drago with two cameras standing by Mr. Garcia.  Stéphanie-

  Subscribe in a reader More work with our talented cast... Andy Garcia, Amy Mullins, Samira Wiley, Luke Fava, Joe Drago, Adam Trese & Frank Whaley. In this photo: Adam Trese, Amy Mullins & Andy Garcia Rehearsing the scene to be shot Actors Andy Garcia, Adam Trese & Frank Whaley at their marks  Marking Actors Luke Fava and Andy Garcia between takes Director Raymond De Felitta and actor Luke Fava Stéphanie-

  Subscribe in a reader DAY 14 of SHOOT in Mill Basin, Brooklyn! Fishing scene, Andy Garcia and young actor Luke Fava Raymond De Felitta with DP, checking the monitors Stéphanie-

  Subscribe in a reader Shooting at Landi's Pork Store, an authentic Italian-American deli in Mill Basin Brooklyn, was a real pleasure! (Two words: RICE BALLS! gotta try them!) Onto more serious business... On DAY 13th of the ROB THE MOB shoot, Andy Garcia joined the crew for an early start at 6AM. Andy portrays an unshakable Boss who's tenacity and character placed himself at the pinnacle of organized crime in New York, circa 1990's. Michael Rispoli, the fierce Underboss, shares a handful of scenes with Mr. Garcia. Their interplay is masterly! A few snap shots below of the day's shoot. Andy Garcia between takes Landi's Pork Store in Mill Basin, Brooklyn Our set inside the deli   Raymond De Felitta with actor Andy Garcia Raymond De Felitta, Andy Garcia & Michael Rispoli DP Chris Norr Setting up the shot (Monitor) More to come! Stéphanie-

  Subscribe in a reader Burt Young + Michael Pitt and a couple mobsters made up our cast for DAY 12 of the ROB THE MOB shoot. Needless to say they made a brilliant crowd, and kept everybody hovering over the monitors trying to catch a glimpse of the vibrant scenes.   A few snap shots below. Director Raymond De Felitta watching Burt Young and company on the monitor Raymond De Felitta discussing the scene with actor Burt Young and his crew Burt Young, Michael Pitt & Co. Raymond and Burt Our set Night car scene VIDEO: If you watch closely you'll be able to catch the action from the monitor... this was at around 2AM Friday, or rather, Saturday morning...Yikes!

  Subscribe in a reader DAY 11 +  crane.    A  crane  is most obviously used to view the actors or the set from above or to move up and away from them making the scene feel grand and some times final. Camera cranes go back to the dawn of movie-making, and were frequently used in  silent films  to enhance the epic nature of large sets and massive crowds. Our set by the Queensboro Bridge Picture car and crane Monitor: shot of bridge Monitor: shot of picture car VIDEO... enjoy! Stéphanie-