Set Goals

Be organised

Never Assume ! (best way to avoid mistakes)

Use tennis balls on light stands to stop marking floors. Just cut them open with a knife.

Buy a polarising filter, if you only use one filter make it this.

Always have a backup camera, always.

Get model releases signed before you start shooting.

Don’t Use a protective UV filter, just be careful.

Arrive Early

Be Nice

Don’t be a pushover.

Use multiple memory cards and spread the risk, cards can fail. Don’t lose a whole shoot.

Use 2way radios. Fun and Professional.

Scout beforehand if possible.

Keep Your copyright.

Keep batteries charged, they last longer.

Use a hypermac battery when you haven’t go power for a laptop.

Wear Dark/Black clothing when filming motion.

Allow yourself to Dream.

Keep your feet on the ground.

Test your gear before using it on a commission.

Use data drives to backup.