Crew Articles
There are many roles to be filled during video production. From the director, gaffer, and audio mixer to grips, boom operators and production assistants, each role plays an important part to movie making. Learning more about these roles and others, as well as knowing how big of a crew you will need, can help your video productions run smoothly and within your budget.
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February, 2008As a one-man-band, you wear many hats, but when your production gets bigger, you have to share the load. But who ya gonna call? Get ready for the name game, it'…
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December, 2007There is an old saying in the business world that goes, "Poor prior planning leads to particularly poor programs." This is especially true in the video…
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April, 1997Take care when selecting an employee to be sure you get the best person for your business.
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February, 2003Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.
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June, 2004You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.
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February, 2006You don't need puffy pants and a megaphone to be an assertive, successful director. But you do need to take control.
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