Hurry Up and Wait If you have ever worked on a movie set, there is a whole lot of redundancy, hurry up and wait couple with often very long hours. Our job is not to challenge the process, but help manage the logistics, and influence the environment where our client may have to wait as we execute our normal safety protocols. And client considerations. Some directors like to have talent close and will call for talent even when the set isn’t ready as they are use to dealing with late talent or unprofessional talent. Don’t let them lump your timely professional client into not having them respect your client’s professionalism. Thus not respecting their time. Help protect their comfort as well as productivity. If you are shooting in studio the tempo can seem monotonous compared to the additional influences and inputs of being on location doing a remote shoot. You must maintain your focus on both. Studio shoots often involve minimal movements or physical activity so insure you manage your intake at catering and craft services and maintain good nutritional discipline as you may find your trips to the gym limited. As Levar always reminds us you can’t outrun your fork. Avoid the processed foods and high sugar content items, while they may give you a quick energy boost the crash is real. Also when you live on the two major food groups of sugar and preservatives it is hard on the waistline and easy to pick up 5 - 10 pounds during long shooting junkets. I make it a habit to weigh myself every morning (Virgo OCD). Get as much rest as you can and strategically incorporate your use of caffeine when you need it so you don’t become immune to it affects. The movie set is like every other sector of our craft we often see discipline wins. Best of luck everyone and stay safe.

Posted by mark.james at 2022-09-20 17:18:34 UTC