Saturday, April 22, 2006
no life day 1
day one of tv shoot today. call time for agency and client 8am.lessons learnt?
- don't be stubborn, one NEEDS sunblock when running in open fields: result? BAD sunburn on nose and shoulders
- never show creatives to clients for approval under steaming temperatures. result? hot sticky weather = foul mood = 101 rejection comments
- caucasian extras on set are brilliant and expressive. result? unfortunately the set overran and their "expressive-ness" about a two hour delay was scary when more the half of the 70 extras threatened to walk off
- NEVER ever speak bad of the client unless you've cleared the "safe" zone. result? two seconds state of shock to find the client sitting on the grass patch right behind you after bitching. thank God for pseudonames.
- cater more food when having 70 caucasian extras on the set. result? production house apologised profusely when the extras polished off agency, client and crew's food too.
- always bring extra cash. result? client offered to buy agency lunch at a roadside coffeeshop BUT had no cash, so agency had to pick up the tab anyway....
nonetheless the shoot went pretty smooth today and all she needs to do for day two of shoot tomorrow is to pray for...
...sunny skies which will not get gloomy
...patient extras who would not grow weary
...brilliant talents who give perfect takes
...smiley clients who give FAST approvals and rational comments
bee wrote this at 10:35 PM
