Yes!! I& #39;ll do a thread so everyone can benefit: https://twitter.com/RachelAHelson/status/1316773223128850439">https://twitter.com/RachelAHe...
1. Prep SO MUCH

Don& #39;t shoot coverage, plan out exactly what needs to happen in which shot size & sequence your shot list in a way that makes sense for camera angles/lens changes etc

Useful trick for shooting in a crunch to make sure everything gets done: https://twitter.com/becauseivy/status/1303358241427030020">https://twitter.com/becauseiv...
Also spend the extra 20 mins the day before to brief all departments on exactly what& #39;s going to happen, this time investment will save you hours on the day

Maybe you don& #39;t think costume or whoever needs to know, but they do (or can decide themselves if they don& #39;t)
2. Remember human biology

Schedule shorter than you want to. People will work faster and better and be more able to creatively problem solve if they& #39;ve slept enough and aren& #39;t full of the day& #39;s stress hormones
For lunch, avoid carbs as they weigh you down and make you tired, make something filling that doesn& #39;t cause sleepiness (lots of vegetables, but prepared in a delicious way)

Also avoid sugar, spikes energy briefly but then you crash worse than you were before
3. Controlled energy

Frazzled and frantic energy makes everybody& #39;s brain fuzzy and stress brain is not a good creative brain (or a fun experience.) Taking the extra few seconds to stay calm will improve your performance & the atmosphere on set
Lastly, if you *have to* schedule a stressful and long day, TELL THEM IN ADVANCE
If your team can prepare and feel respected, they& #39;ll suck up a bad day and do their best regardless; if you say it& #39;ll be 8h but you& #39;re secretly planning 14h, morale will be hellish and the results will be bad.
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