tips for a first timer?

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compromise when u must, but get your shots. Never seem to not know, look like you know but you are weighing the options and get your shots. Say, I like that, but let's do that with this and get your shots. You are the leader, father, praise giver, the calm, the rock and the one that has to get the shots. Most of all have fun, love what you do and resopect those who help you get your shots. ;)
 
Re: tips for a first timer?

FWIW, cultivate an on-set vibe that everyone must behave like a professional. Even (especially) when it's 2 am and you're a setup behind. Even when no one is being paid (if you commit to something, you don't get to de-commit on second thought when you suddenly decide that you deserve money to honor your commitments). Even when they think they can write/direct/frame better.

One way to encourage professional-grade behavior is to communicate the idea that they may not be pros now - but if they ever want to be, they will get further, faster, knowing what professional behavior is, and sticking to it.

When I work on freebie projects, I apply the same standards for my own work as I do on the big-money projects. And I expect everbody else to do the same. Or just stay home.

And sojrn is bang-on right about food...it's just unbelieveable what people will put up with, and how much effort they'll make, if you provide well for meals and snacks. The producers on this Lifetime show I did once were especially sensitive to that; the money was minimal, the resources were limited, and our stages were set up in an old soda-pop factory...but the catering and craft service were good and plentiful, the whole crew ate and socialized together, and we worked together like a family...
 
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The actors who did a good job on the set are those who love acting. I had this guy who told me: i want to be a star. First I thought ... oh well. Next on the set he was listening, he was doing what i asked for even that my english is not perfect and sometimes I was just haveing problems with telling him WHAT I want.
Other actor was VERY SURE HE IS VERY VERY GOOD. When I told him after he did good job with the scene: that was great ... he interrupted me and always was saying: yeah I know.
Next after few weeks of shooting the first actors was getting even better and better and the second one ... became a pain in the ass. He started directing on the set telling me what he thinks about the camera set up, lines etc etc ... finally ...anyway ... talk to your actors before you hire them and give them a lot of different scenes to do before you hire them. Make sure you can rely on them. Make sure they trust you and trust them. Then have fun.
 
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