As Live Production: What is Production Management?

Production Management
Organising schedules 
Managing people 
Budget 
Release forms/contracts 
Hammering down the best deal for the studio/location
Rights negotiation/deal memo's/contracts
Insurance/health and safety/risk assessments
Keeping across the latest technology and channel tech specs
Cross-Platform considerations (frame rates/graphics/green screen)
Intellectual Property (IP), Archive clearneces music/paintings 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

Bloopers
Often things can go wrong in production and a big part of that is due to the lack of organisation.

Production DO's
Risk assessments/safety
Contact List
Tech Specs
Collate floor plans/lighting plans

Will they sign a release form? 
Lighting- Can you film on location?
Contingensies?
How are you going to feed your crew?
Powersorces?
Parking? Can be a nightmare for crews
Sound Issues?
Flight Path?
WiFi Considerations?

Filming Abroad 
Fixer- someone who fixes stuff
visas and permits
Sort out 'carnet'
Book flights as far in advance as you can
Tech Recce
IFA (International Filming Advice).

Studio Hire 
8-10 hour day
Dry Hire-No Crew
Wet Hire-Crew Provided

What does the quote include?
The 6hour working rule- missed meal breaks you can charge a time and a half.
Staff Costs, Crew. Producers, Directors
Props, scenery and costume design/hire/transport

Thinking on your feet



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