From the course: Video Producing

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What happens when I get there?

What happens when I get there?

From the course: Video Producing

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What happens when I get there?

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- You've got your entire production planned out and you roll up to the location. Everybody just gets out, gets to work, and the magic happens, right? Eh, well, yes and no. The crew call is law. That's my opinion, and this is one place where I lead by example. So, for a 7:30 a.m. crew call, I am onsite and ready by 7:20 a.m. and I expect the entire crew to be there at 7:30 a.m., ready to work. I simply do not tolerate crew being late unless there are circumstances beyond their control, such as unexpected traffic on their route. If a crew member is consistently late, I will either remove them from the crew or not hire them again in the future. At the beginning of the day, if you have a director and/or a director of photography, your main role is to make sure everyone has what they need to do their jobs. Check in with the director to make sure they understand your production plan for that day and ensure the first scene is getting set up correctly. You might also briefly go over the…

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