When most of us start out in filmmaking, we don't expect knot-tying to be a skill that will come in handy, but it does—in fact, it can be kind of essential. And unless you grew up on a boat or in the Scouts, chances are the only knot you know how to tie is the bow knot (you know, for your shoes), so you're going to want to find out which ones are commonly used on film sets so you're prepared the next time you're on one. Luckily, PremiumBeat shows you how to tie four of them in this informative video. 

There are quite a number of knots that are extremely useful on set, but the four that PremiumBeat names in the video are probably the most popular:

  • The Bowline
  • The Clove Hitch
  • The Double Sheet Bend
  • The Trucker’s Hitch

If you're wondering why knots would be so important on a film project that is utilizing the most advanced cinematic technology in the world, I understand. As PremiumBeat points out, it seems a little strange that a new tech could rely on such an old one (yes, ropes and knots are technology), but the old is tried and true. Filmmakers have been using knots to rig and secure things on film sets since forever, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. (Besides, how cheap is rope!)

Source: PremiumBeat

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