Industry Interviews Kathy Rayle
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Loved this one! Was very intrigued by your music video background. Am interested to know how you would compare the two (music videos vs film/tv).
Anyhoo, thanks for this very informative video. Who knew there was so much that went into setting up for a film? I really love that with all the knowledge you get from these interviews, you really do gain a greater appreciation and deeper respect for the people behind the scenes. You guys definitely don't get enough credit for all you do and it's a great thing that SoGoPro shines a spotlight on all the people who keep the wheels turning and ensures that everything runs smoothly.
It was quite amusing to hear about certain diva moments though I'm sure it must be pretty stressful when these antics happen. It's interesting that you referred to this job as people management - which is, essentially, what I studied, yet I could never imagine myself in this high-stress environment, managing people ---->> more power to you! I have just 2 quick questions, 1) What have been some of the memorable on-set moments for you and 2) what has been the worst?
Thanks again for this, looking forward to the next.
Oh wow! That's a lot of work!! Thank you so much for another great insight!! The puzzletiles are slowly coming together!
Hadn't thought about all this work. So do you always have to buy new copymachines, pens, computers, etc?! Or do you have contracts with other companies where you can borrow them from?
Competitive bids are collected for equipment rental whether from new or established vendors or crew members (eg/ the Construction Coordinator often has a kit of power tools, etc - the Sound Mixer might provide mics, mixers, recorders, etc.) Cameras and their equipment are typically rented from an outside source like Panavision or Arri (unless it's a Steadi-cam that typically comes with the operator) Contracts are negotiated - rates, terms etc.
Expendables like gaff tape, DAT tapes, pencils or band-aids each have a budget line within the appropriate department and are replenished during production. (Any crew member worth their salt shows up with what they need to - for example, the Medic had best show up on set Shoot Day #1 with asprin)
(Geez, it's a lot easier answering your questions like this rather than in live chat!)
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Are y'all too wise not naming names.
Sheesh! It takes a hell of a lot to get set up, and by the looks of it you guys do a wicked job.
This is great thanks very much kathy. yet again so much goes on behind the scenes that we just aren't aware of. It must be really pretty stressful trying to set up a production office when you don't have the availability as you have at Screen Gems.
11 September must have been pretty chronic, we were talking about that and all other aspects in the cbox yesterday.
Thanks for sharing and keeping us all intrigued by your work.
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thanks for all this informations you gave us! i'm loving these industry interviews, can't wait for the next one :):)