My daily mantra – so many books, so little time. I purchase books, and I borrow books from my local library on the Libby App. My biggest frustration is when I’m in the middle of one book I’ve purchased, and the library informs me three books I’ve been waiting for are available. Unfortunately, my library … Read more
Quite simply – I’m a planner. I have to be. With a full-time job, volunteer activities, and writing my next book, I need to schedule it all. Otherwise, things fall through the cracks. There are a gazillion planners on the market – the trick is to find one that works for you. Over the last … Read more
Show Runner: “We really need the special light for this round of shooting.” Line Producer: “Why? I’m not saying no, I just need to understand why before I can allocate $350/day for something that was never discussed or budgeted for.” Show Runner: “Yeah, well, the DP says we need it to create the effect we … Read more
The creatives want twelve weeks to shoot five one-hour episodes and you have a three-episode budget. The Director is a DIVA – in all caps. The Executive Producer uses you as a dart board and the network can’t decide….well, they can’t decide anything. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah. So, what do you do Line … Read more
Welcome to the wonderful world of production. But Before you hit “OK” on that Instagram selfie of you on set chowing down at the craft table – here are a few things you may want to consider as you make that climb up the production ladder. FOOD IS REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT ON LOCATION OR ON A SET Don’t … Read more
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