"What Linda Stradling doesn''t know about production management isn''t worth knowing" The Documentary Filmmakers Group
Playing a key role in helping producers to interpret and realise the directors'' vision, production managers are responsible for all organisational aspects of TV and film production - from start to finish. Now this essential handbook tells you how it''s done. Written by highly experienced production manager and specialist tutor, Linda Stradling, this is a complete guide to the profession. It includes details on self-organisation and the best systems to use, budgets, schedules and cost control, hiring and firing, contracts, insurance, setting up a shoot, dealing with contributors, acquiring copyright, people skills and ethics. So whether you''re just starting out or want to improve your knowledge and skills, this is the book for you.
