What is production management?
- manage productions
- takes minutes from meetings - notes down all stages of production
- attends all production meetings / stages throughout production
- managing people - middle man between crew and producer
- look after budget
- scheduling
- contracts & agreements - crew, music licenses, locations, release forms, cost reporting
- getting best deal for studio / location
- rights negotiations
- project management / call sheets
- insurance / health and safety / risk assessments
- keeping across the latest technology & channel tech specs
- cross platform considerations (frame rates / graphics / green screen)
- Intellectual Property (IP), Archive clearances music / painting etc.
Production mistakes:
- never leave things to the last minute
- not delegating
- over delegating
- hoarding information
- not knowing the role
- not working with their team
- when they think they know best
Make a schedule and stick to it
Create call sheets
Risk assessments / safety
Contact Lists / book staff
Are you on budget
Release forms
Tech specs
Collating floor plans, lighting plans etc
Communication is key
Filming on location:
Access / permission
What are the risks? Do you need health and safety?
Can you rig lighting / add props etc
Height restrictions?
Power sources
Parking
Feeding cast and crew
Where is it in relation to other filming places
Release forms?
Is it accessible?
Will you have to deal with the public?
Wifi?
Sound issues? Air con, flight path, fridges, music playing, other external noises
Conflicting events
Pictures of where you are going / maps
Nearest toilets / changing rooms
Take pictures of locations
Filming abroad:
Find a good fixer and sound them out. There are good ones and bad ones - get them to sign anti bribery clause (BBC)
Baggage allowance
If at the BBC - contact the IFA (International Filming Advice) - tell them where you are filming and they will give you advice. If not, speak to the embassy / ask the relevant FB groups on working abroad.
Equipment - sort out a carnet
Visas / permits - speak to fixers to find out if permits are needed.
Book flights as far in advance as you can
More you prep - easier it is - organise tech recces
Make each day count - make sure have correct insurances
Studio hire:
Studio hire is costly
Wet hire (crew provided) & Dry hire (no crew)
What does the quote include?
How much lighting - power costs? 35p per Kwh
What crew is included and do you need them all?
Are there any restrictions? Many london studios won't let set be delivered at night
Budget:
Staff costs
Studio costs
Post production costs
Props scenery etc
Expenses
Create problem solver
Calm under pressure
Great negotiator
Diplomatic
An ace communicator
Team player
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