Patty Mooney
I have been involved in video production since 1982 and wear many hats: Producer, Editor, Teleprompter Operator, Sound Mixer, Boom Pole Operator, Voice Over and Camera Operator. And in my "spare time," I enjoy Mountain Biking, Hiking, World Travel, Beer and Wine Tasting, and Philanthropy.
How to be professional — both on and off set
No matter how skilled you are as a videographer, you won't be able to win or keep clients with an unprofessional attitude. Here's how to make a good impression, both on and off set.
How to develop an idea into a finished documentary
Have you ever heard of Robert J. Flaherty? He’s known as the “father” of documentary filmmaking (“Nanook of the North,” 1922). However, documentaries didn’t truly capture the attention of...
How to Take Your Script Idea from Concept to First Draft
If I ever balk at a huge upcoming project, my husband will say “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” I would never want to...
A Look Back at the Slog that was Video Production in the 1980s
1980s nostalgia is now in full swing with the widely heralded series “Stranger Things”, not to mention “The Goldbergs.” Even assorted clips from a show produced by...
When to Fire a Toxic Client
No matter how long you’ve been in business, a “Client from Hell” could be waiting in the wings. Learn how to recognize the danger signals so you can “fire...
Latest Posts
Your one-stop guide for all lighting terminology
There’s a lot of lighting terminology out there and it can be a lot to memorize. We’ve compiled a list of all...
What is a Director of Photography?
Is that person behind the camera a Director of Photography, Cinematographer or Camera Operator? Are they all the same thing? Does the...
