Did You Check it in the Shop?
By now, most of you should know the number one rule in the entertainment business: “Never Assume.” By this we mean, never assume a lot of stuff. You can never really assume you are going on a gig until you step foot on a plane to take you there. You can’t assume that because you spent days designing something, your client will like it. And you can’t assume that everyone responsible for pulling your gear for this gig tested everything before it left the shop.
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Timing is Everywhere
[Ed. Note- While the author, Chris Lose, is known for his self-deprecating sense of humor and his articles are meant to be light-hearted, we acknowledge… Read More »Timing is Everywhere
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Roadie Ergonomics
I’m happy to see so many people wearing their back braces, approved personal protection equipment (PPE) and even posture correction straps. People taking care… Read More »Roadie Ergonomics
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Sacrifice for Art
After almost six months away from home, I had just witnessed the first show in a live environment in almost two years. The crowd had… Read More »Sacrifice for Art
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An Air of Solidarity
At the time of writing, there was a very real possibility IATSE would go on strike against the AMPTP, halting almost all film and television… Read More »An Air of Solidarity
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The Designer Myth
If you love to bake cakes, starting a bakery business is the worst thing you can do. The time available for mixing ingredients, pouring batter,… Read More »The Designer Myth
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Zero to Full
Being back on a jobsite after a year and a half of couch-sitting is like going from zero to a hundred with zero timing. My… Read More »Zero to Full
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Six Things I Won’t Take for Granted Again
After over a year of sitting at home, filing for support, looking under every rock, and biding our time, the doors are finally starting to… Read More »Six Things I Won’t Take for Granted Again
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Five Additional Points of PPE
If you don’t read beyond this sentence, please take care of each other out there. We are in a fragile transition back to reopening. We… Read More »Five Additional Points of PPE
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The Finer Things in Life
Is it possible to be a person who strives for perfection without succumbing to the perils of absolute perfectionism? Chris Lose ponders the question in an almost-perfectly written column.
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The Seven Best Ways to Waste a Paycheck
If I have learned nothing else in the last year, it’s that saving up for a rainy day is not enough. A rainy-day fund may… Read More »The Seven Best Ways to Waste a Paycheck
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