We talked to the video-assist operator, who views scenes by video as they are being filmed and decides if the scenes need to be reshot. The camera crew was busy all day with shooting different scenes as many times as necessary to get the perfect shot. Some other important jobs are in the makeup and wardrobe departments. We talked to Caroline Brewitt, who worked in wardrobe. Her department was responsible for dressing everyone, finding costumes, and keeping costumes in shape.
Costume designers decide what people wear, and seamstresses make the costumes.
Makeup is also an essential part of putting together a movie. Actor D.J. Qualls says he spends two hours a day in makeup to get his skin darker and his hair lighter. They bleached his hair and sometimes put a wig on him, but it all looked natural. Dorothy Young with the cheerleaders from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dorothy Young talks with the camera crew.