Comments on: Why You Need to be a Hands-On Producer

By: How We Launched Our Production Company | Joke and Biagio

How We Launched Our Production Company | Joke and Biagio — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:05:04 +0000

[...] there, we built our reputation with networks as hands-on producers. We proved we weren’t afraid to get our hands dirty. Since we’d produced all of our own [...]

By: Producing Means Not Sleeping

Producing Means Not Sleeping — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:02:58 +0000

[...] always talk about the importance of being a Hands-On Producer, of being able to step in to any position when money is tight — so that you can actually finish your [...]

By: The You List: 7 Personal Things to do Before Producing Your Project

The You List: 7 Personal Things to do Before Producing Your Project — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:25:40 +0000

[...] motto of an Executive Producer (or the lead creative) should be “I care more than anyone else, so I work harder than anyone [...]

By: Biagio

Biagio — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:54:16 +0000

Thanks, Paul. I do think, more than anything else, the reason to “know” every job on set is to communicate effectively. As a producer, if you can talk to a DP and understand how to frame a shot, talk to a motion graphics house and know the difference between After Effects and Cinema 4D, have a conversation with a writer about a script’s structure…etc, etc,…the project benefits greatly. Not only can you communicate your ideas more effectively, but you can also spot real talent…the people who are better than you…and snap them up!

By: Paul Zadie

Paul Zadie — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:49:40 +0000

Great advice! I think the moral of this story should extend to every crew member, whether you are a producer, a specialist in a particular department on big budget gigs, or a DIY indie. If everyone learned at least the basics of everyone else’s job, all productions would benefit in some way. The obvious benefit is if you find yourself missing a crew member, someone else can always fill in. Even if that isn’t the case, think about the benefit of the better communication you will have with all of those other crew members on a regular basis.