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.
Linda Stradlingis an experienced and well-established production manager who works for major broadcasters, including Channel 4, BBC, Working Title, Mentorn, the Discovery Channel & National Geographic. Linda teaches production management skills on professional industry courses.
???This professional standard but very accessibly written handbook allows the presenter not only to develop a useful understanding of what is going on behind the camera while they are in front of it, but would be a great grounding for anyone weighing up the pros and cons of combining a [hosting] career with a production role.??? ???The Stage
???What Linda Stradling doesn't know about production management isn't worth knowing.??? ???The Documentary Filmmakers Group