our days typically start at 8 or 9, depending on when we can schedule the location and the talent. what is interesting--potentially stressful--for the crew when it comes to these location shoots (as opposed to studio shoots) is trying to balance the look that the producers are striving for with the limitations of the space in terms of actual square footage and layout and available light.
both this particular office and the concept behind it ("primary care done different") are new. the walls are alternately glossy white and mediterranean blue--and still mark-free--with lots of colorful graphic art to attract the eye (and distract the mind?). the fixtures and furnishings are shiny chrome. daylight streams in through the glass front--which is mostly frosted to add a bit of privacy, but clear at "eye" level to draw a bit of interest for both patients and passersby. it's a like perfectly composed ikea showroom--which i'd say beats the average doctor's office (even on fifth avenue, thank you) by about 3,000 miles.
it didn't take long for the team to realize that street traffic would wildly disrupt the audio, so we retreated to the actual examination rooms for all the shots. the team (um, art director nancy) converted 2 offices into 5 different ones, using greenery and frames (and illusion). the video team had their own challenge-there was only enough space to fit 1 key light and 1 fill light (not the 6-8 light scenario that they would consider ideal) to enhance the pretty but muted daylight that filtered through the rear-facing windows. there was no room to even fit a tripod--or the cameraman. rufus stood outside with the rest of the team and viewed the action via the monitor.
this week reminded me how much of video and photo production is about problem-solving. and being creative. and patient.
and it reminded me how fun and funny this particular group can be, especially in the closest quarters...
jim tried to explain what makes this light so amazing--something about electrons exciting the gas...
at $700 for the light and $200 for the bulb, they had better get excited, and then some.
i kinda want one for my apartment though.
look at all the make-up...nuts! (ha)
from randall's magic makeup bag...considering how often i'm caught without any, i'm surprisingly obsessed with his STUFF...
i can't even begin to explain this...
these are my bosses...haa
mike and the magical mrs. nancy...
