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1. Prep SO MUCH
Don'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
Don'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
Also spend the extra 20 mins the day before to brief all departments on exactly what's going to happen, this time investment will save you hours on the day
Maybe you don't think costume or whoever needs to know, but they do (or can decide themselves if they don't)
Maybe you don't think costume or whoever needs to know, but they do (or can decide themselves if they don'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've slept enough and aren't full of the day's stress hormones
Schedule shorter than you want to. People will work faster and better and be more able to creatively problem solve if they've slept enough and aren't full of the day's stress hormones
For lunch, avoid carbs as they weigh you down and make you tired, make something filling that doesn'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
Also avoid sugar, spikes energy briefly but then you crash worse than you were before
3. Controlled energy
Frazzled and frantic energy makes everybody'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
Frazzled and frantic energy makes everybody'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'll suck up a bad day and do their best regardless; if you say it'll be 8h but you're secretly planning 14h, morale will be hellish and the results will be bad.
