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The Line Producer helps set the tone of the
production through a professional and competent demeanor. It
means:
- Being available 24 hours a day
- Never complaining
- Knowing when to
speak up and when to hold back
- Having the knowledge and capability to
accurately prepare and execute special needs
- Having a complete
understanding of equipment and vendors
- Having strong and effective
knowledge of post-production
- Having a personal relationship with every
member of the crew
- Know when and how to intercede when problems
arise
- Taking the time and effort to study and understand the subject matter of
the shoot
- Is able to anticipate changes and then adjust quickly to
them
- Just being there at the right time.
Most Line Producers have special skills in
some areas, but lack general overall knowledge, so they are limited in
their ability to communicate and function effectively. Some Line
Producers are great in the office but have little or no understanding of
set operations, while others fail to do the appropriate office work and
leave office issues dangling. A true
professional Line Producer has a complete understanding of labor and
safety laws as well as the financial principals of film and
television production. Being able to present budgets and actuals
that factually present the pecuniary status
of the production allows the producers to make the necessary decisions to
effect the most creative product.
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