
Production Management on Location
A Guide to Making Wildlife, Extreme Travel and Adventure TV
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Production Management on Location
A Guide to Making Wildlife, Extreme Travel and Adventure TV
About this book
Production Management on Location is your essential companion for mastering the complexities of international documentary production. Written by an experienced production manager who has spent years on location, this book offers a rare, hands-on look at the realities of producing unscripted documentaries in diverse global settings.
From adrenaline-fueled adventures to projects featuring celebrity presenters, this guide demystifies the process of prepping, producing, and managing on-location shoots. Whether you're coordinating a small crew or handling high-profile talent, you'll find step-by-step guidance on pre-production planning, logistical coordination, and managing people under demanding circumstances. Featuring exclusive case studies and interviews with award-winning professionals and presenters, the book brings firsthand insights and practical advice from the field. It also delves into the latest trends in production, including sustainability practices and innovations that are becoming essential to good production management.
Packed with actionable strategies and behind-the-scenes know-how, this is perfect for emerging and experienced professionals, documentary filmmakers, and students interested in documentary production.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Role of TV Production Management
- 1. Understanding the Documentary Genre
- 2. Navigating Unscripted Terrain: Challenges and Specialisations in Documentary Production
- 3. The TV Production Team
- 4. Skills and Responsibilities
- 5. Strategic Team Formation and Skill Mastery
- 6. Global Perspectives: Foreign Filming Strategies
- 7. From Planning to Balance: TV Production Finances
- 8. International Logistics and Paper Trails
- 9. Securing Safety: Assessments, Protocols, and Protection
- 10. Building a Healthy Culture: Collaboration, Protection, and Inclusivity
- 11. From Call Sheets to Compliance: Production Paperwork
- 12. Green Lights: Pioneering Sustainable Film and TV Productions
- Index