Help! I’m in Production Prison
You’re the producer, your reputation is on the line, your job is on the line, and your head is on the chopping block. Because if something’s not working on the...
How to avoid a production disaster and other tips….
Why pay for a first class plane ticket if your intention was to get there by bus? That’s what happens when you bypass the Line Producer – you end up...
Transcribing your video tapes
There are two types of production schedules. Tight and brutal. Either way, you need all the time you can manufacture, and one way to ease the time strain is have...
Field Production Notes
If you’re working for a production company on a small budget more than likely they’ll send you out to shoot with a cameraman and a sound person that will sometimes...
How to Conduct an On Camera Interview
Producing an on-camera interview is like having a conversation. It should be easy and enjoyable for both you and the person you’re interviewing. I remember producing my first on-camera interview. ...
Are we cultivating racism in young readers?
There’s a controversy brewing over a new Young Adult book about to be released in the US entitled “Liar.” The book, written by Australian author Justine Larbalestier is about a...