Producing a Happy Crew

by | Jan 26, 2008 | Tips, Video Production

Producing is like being the Chief Happiness Officer on set. It’s all about keeping the crew happy and the set flowing smoothly. After producing two films, my view is the 1AD works on a micro level, creating a detailed set-up schedule and working shot to shot,...

A Busy January

by | Dec 27, 2007 | Cameras, Video Production

January is going to be a busy month for me. As I said before, three films are down, four to go. These four are all ATL jobs, and are every Friday-Saturday for the next four weeks when school starts up again on the 7th. Week 1 – Director of Photography This is a...

Digital Scores Another Point

by | Dec 6, 2007 | Cameras

Charles’ F3, the one that I redeemed myself on, went pretty well last Sunday and Monday. The house we shot at was amazing, all ten cast members arrived on time and were great, and even Goodwood went off without a hitch. Of course a show can’t be perfect,...

I Redeem Myself as Producer

by | Nov 29, 2007 | Coffee & Celluloid

So tone of voice doesn’t come out in written communication. I’m sure you already knew that, but just in case you didn’t, it doesn’t, especially on Facebook wall posts. It was the director, Charles’, birthday. His film has two locations...

How to Hold an Audition

by | Sep 10, 2007 | Coffee & Celluloid

Each year The Film School holds two open auditions. It’s a really good idea. Anyone can come in. They fill out a form with their information and acting experience, get a head shot, and act out a scene that’s recorded. This is inputted into a database and...