Is typing in ALL CAPS yelling at someone?  Has texting clients become acceptable etiquette?  And which emojis hook Gloz in emails?  JOIN THE CREW as they discuss navigating digital tech in the industry today.

No one enters into the production industry thinking they might be working in dangerous or life threating environments. Add crowds into the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands and things can go sideways real quick.

For thousands of years people learned skills and trades at the heels of a master.  These positions were known as apprenticeships.  They were difficult to land and took years of study. We evolved to formal group education. Allowing more people access to skills and knowledge. Are we better off now or then?

Do you have your job because of your personality? Or your personality because of your job? Listen as the crew discusses “nature vs nurture,” & defining traits needed to succeed in the industry.

Questions for job interviews tend to be the same.  So what are employers really asking you & what do they really want to know?  Join the crew as they reveal the answers so you can land your next gig.

Community is critical for success. Today, the crew share community importance, impact on their careers, as well as binging vs appointment TV.  Don’t miss out on this hysterical debate.

Is it the right tool or the right skill for the job?  Does using older tech produce less quality work?  And which crew member wore high heels on the job MORE than once? (No, it wasn’t Glozz).  Grab a side with the crew for this skill-filled synopsis!

There has been a discussion in the creative field since there were creatives; Is formal schooling necessary or of a benefit to succeed as a creative. The answer lies somewhere in the middle. Yes you can, but should you?

Italians aren’t the only ones to speak with their hands. But on camera, that can be a bad thing. Grab a side with the crew as they dish on hand-placement, skin tones, and adjusting to new tech.

What are the most common mistakes production pros and amateurs make?  And more importantly how do you avoid them?  Grab a side with the crew as they reveal the importance of getting to the message quickly, proper editing, good audio, and much more!

One of the best parts of production is not having to work 9-5 in a shabby little office.  One of the most challenging?  Working outside all day in bad weather wishing you had a shabby little office.  How do you prepare for those challenges?  Grab a side with the crew as they share advice for…

Does tech really go obsolete or does it just get repurposed for things it wasn’t made for?  Join the crew for a blunt discussion of used tech gear & the importance of being direct in speaking on set.

Imagine filming in the endzone of an NFL game as the player in your lens is headed straight for you.  Being focused can save your gig & life.  Listen to the crew share this & how to manage BIG egos.

Work long enough in this industry and you’ll be in some unconventional settings.  You can either adapt and succeed or complain and fail.  How do you succeed?  Listen in with the crew as they share the importance of the right mindset, respecting event security, and more!

Is being on camera that hard (Youtubers say NO)? Why is cross-training more important for your career than for your body? Join the crew for an insightful discussion.

Media production & prom selection have one thing in common – you want to be first call. But how do you get & stay there? Join our first call crew as they reveal what it takes & ways to truly excel.

When you approach a gig whether you’ve done it dozens of times or it’s the first time on a gig, being nervous is natural. If you’re not nervous then you probably don’t care and you probably shouldn’t be doing it.

Sounds strange but lighting is one of the “unseen” heroes of storytelling and a critical part of every visual production. Why “Unseen”? because if done right they enhance and support the story but never distract from the actual story. An art that few notice

“You need to pay your dues.”  We’ve all heard it before.  But we’ve also heard, “time is money.”  So why work for free?  Isn’t that exploitative?  As Joe reminds us, “It’s not working for free if you’re learning.”  Join the crew as they discuss this and more in this insightful episode of Crew Call!

If something is 10% new is that a good thing or a bad thing?  How do you get others to “buy-in” to your vision?  And did Frank predict the future of online gaming (with no help from Microsoft)?  Join the crew for this conceptual conversation!

Comedy is 80% timing, 20% material, & 100% needed on set – especially with Joe’s crew. But when should you use it & when should you not?   Join the crew for this uproarious take on humor & production.

Not all noise is created equal.  How do you get the audio you want while managing the kind you don’t from tech, people, or London airports?  Grab a side with the crew as they sound off on this & more.

Is the next generation prepared to lead, follow, or quit?  How can you effectively communicate to different age groups in the industry? And has Joe or Frank ever been able to enjoy at least ONE big game moment they’ve worked in their careers? Don’t miss this big discussion with the crew!

Is it easier to do live or live-to-tape?  Join this insightful (pre-taped) talk as our crew explains why doing live is better as well as what happens when tragedies do occur on set.

How do you find meaningful work?  “Experts” offer some key ingredients, but Joe cuts to the chase: “If you’re not passionate about what you do, then you can’t be happy.”  Capeesh?  Join this passionate crew as they reveal the recipe for your success.

Creativity is a kind of ‘soft skill.’  What does that mean? And more importantly –  how does technology impact your creativity?  Grab a side with the crew for this technical discussion.

The right environments mean everything to a quality performance. Unfortunately, not every performance can afford the right environment. A quality performance in the wrong environment means compromise and some clever workarounds.

It’s not how you got into the business, it’s the fact that you got into the business.  Some are planners, some are doers, but no matter what you are, the key is being able to do both efficiently (or find another career).  Grab a side with the crew & plan to learn from the best.

What are the odds a crew member intentionally disrupts a live production?  Zero.  The odds something like that is staged? A lot higher.  But how can you tell?  Join the crew in this non-staged conversation on handling disruptions, stage managers, stories of real outbursts on set, and more!

If you had to pick one skill would it be coding, graphic design, audio, or video editing?  Our crew reveals their top choice & why the adage “it’s not the tool, it’s the carpenter” applies to tech.

Can even the most exciting gig become routine? Can routine become boring? If that’s all possible how can you keep it fresh and exciting?