In my experience, the productions that really shine are the ones that took the time to plan out as much as possible up front. Not only does this help create a superior product, it ends up saving time and sometimes LOTS of money on fixing the mistakes that could have been avoided.

One of the keys to getting it right is getting the right people on your team as early as possible. From producers to photographers to editors, everyone brings their own skill set and own experiences to the table. Together they help to shape the entire project both creatively and technically. When you include seasoned professionals on your team, you end up with a tenfold increase in the number of problems that can be avoided.

Whether it is reverse engineering an idea you’ve seen and want to use in your project or figuring out the logistics of what’s needed during a shoot to get the desired outcome, one thing I’m really good at seeing is the larger picture and zeroing in on ways to avoid potential problems. Maybe your questions are around workflow, cameras or the best way to capture the audio. Maybe your idea involves lots of green screen and you need advice on how best to create the final composite.