The Visual Effects Producer: Understanding the Art and Business of VFX by Charles L. Finance & Susan Zwerman

Author:Charles L. Finance & Susan Zwerman [Finance, Charles L. & Zwerman, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Computers, Computer Graphics, Design, Graphic Arts, General, Performing Arts, Film, CG
ISBN: 9780240812632
Google: 6VJFIzpc8F0C
Publisher: Elsevier/Focal Press
Published: 2010-05-14T22:00:00+00:00

Key to Success: Keep the ADs Informed

Arguably the most important persons to the VFX Producer on the 1st Unit are the 1st and 2nd ADs. The 1st AD runs the set, supported by the 2nd AD. We have already discussed the importance of collaborating closely with the ADs while doing the breakdown and schedule during preproduction (see Chapter 6 ). This spirit of collaboration must extend all the way through production.

The VFX Producer must advise the AD promptly about what the visual effects department needs on set in terms of time, special personnel, or equipment, such as a high-speed or VistaVision camera. You must alert him if you need to shoot additional takes or passes on any given camera setup, such as empty set plates or lighting, action, and other reference passes (more about these in Chapter 10 ).

If possible the VFX Producer should let the AD know a day or more in advance about upcoming special situations. Just how much advance notice you give depends on the situation. If the next day you just need a few extra minutes to shoot a lighting reference plate for a certain scene, advising the AD the night before is probably sufficient. But if you know that you will need a 30’ × 100’ green screen for another scene, you would be better off giving the AD a week or even more advance notice. Don’t depend on the AD to be thinking about the visual effects department’s needs every day.

We recommend you advise the AD of your requirements through written memos, with copies to other department heads whose jobs will be affected. When it comes to communicating, the motto should be: communicate often and clearly. It is better to give your colleagues on the production too much information than not enough.

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