Line Producers like to adhere to the Boy Scout Motto of “Be Prepared”. If you’ve got what you need on location or in the studio – you’re able to function quickly and get the job done. So I’ve learned over the years to carry certain items I cannot be without. So what essentials are in … Read more
When it comes to getting straight A’s in spitting, no one gets higher marks than the professional baseball player. I’m a big baseball fan but I find it almost impossible to watch a game and eat dinner at the same time. From the pitcher to the manager, it’s just random close ups of guys hurling … Read more
June: How was your weekend? Brad: We had a great time. We went to the beach, and it was like 90 degrees, and we were like, “It’s so hot,” so we were like, “let’s get some lemonade.” But you know, we like went to the lemonade stand and there were like 30 people there and … Read more
Cable budgets are getting smaller. Asks are getting bigger. Line Producers still have to be magicians. Almost reminds me of a country song. The fact is the creative asks are never going to get less. As a Line Producer there’s only one way to handle miniscule budgets – you to have PUNCH YOUR WAY OUT. … Read more
Someone doesn’t want to take responsibility for a screw up so you get thrown in front the next heavy moving object. Could be a plane, an automobile or a bus… could be a horse drawn wagon if you’re on location – it doesn’t freakin’ matter, there you go – Splat! It’s a sound none of … Read more
First – let’s determine your ability to withstand pain and pressure. The type of pain and pressure associated with being hurled into space at 2000 miles per hour in a tin can, reminiscent of the scene in the film Apollo 13 when Tom Hanks and his crew are about to burn up during re-entry into … Read more