What is Production Management? -Overseeing all aspects of a production
-Working for a producer and a director
-Managing people
-Responsible for budget of a production
-Scheduling
-Contracts
-Hammering down the best deal for a studio/location (looking at the finer detail)
Production Mistakes
1) Leaving things to the last minute
2) Not delegating
3) Over delegating
4) Not knowing the role
5) Not working with their team
6) When they think they know best
Production Dos
-Make a schedule and stick to it
-Create call sheets
-Risk assessments/safety-Contact lists/book staff
-Budget
-Release forms
-Risk assessments/safety
-Collating floor plans, lighting plans
-Tech specs
-Communication
Things to consider when filming on location
-Access
-Rigging time
-Refreshments for people involved
-Release forms
-Anything else going on in the same area
-Wifi?
-Risk Assessments
-Parking charges and fines
Filming Abroad
-Find a good 'fixer' and sound them out within the country you're filming in
-Book flights as far in advance as you can
-Visas/Permits - speak to your fixer and find out what visas you need and make sure to apply for them as early as possible
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