1) Do the right thing for the story. Determine the north star of the concept and build the execution around it. It’s easy to get enamored by the latest camera, technology or medium. Don’t let the tail wag the dog. But when you can, wag the tail with the right tech.
Work with some experienced crew members who can impart their knowledge of story-telling, filmmaking, producing, etc. in order to operate in a collaborative way.
Determine what “collaboration” means to you.
Build Client/Agency relationships with people that can become invested in your success.
Understand the business of this business and then make it work. All the greats truly understand this but you’d never know. That’s how good they are.
Do your best and have fun.
2) There is no job too small. Every job is a learning experience.
Grab the jobs other people don’t want. If you can make them tolerable or even good, you grow.
More than ever, a producer is the jack-of-all-trades. (And there are a ton of production trades at the moment.) Learn every discipline available to you.
Realize that no amount of post-production time can make up for a lack of pre-production time.
And again, do your best & have fun.
