2 for 1 day!

Just because I love my readers so much, you get 2 blogs in 1 day! The last few weeks have been very exciting for me. For those of you who dont know, I am working mainly in LA now producing segments for "It's Supernatural" with Sid Roth. Currently I am in San Diego on my second week on a feature shooting in Oceanside. I am also in development on several other features. I have also had the chance to work on a couple of reality show pilots and for ESPN. Special thanks to Eric Mandel (an awesome cameraman - and full production services supplier) for getting me on some very cool jobs.
As a producer, you are only as good as the people in your rolodex and I pride myself on working with some of the best.

Producers Toolbox: On the Bookshelf

Returning to the topic of books that I use on a regular basis, "The Complete Film Production Handbook - Third Edition" by Eve Light Honthaner, is my Bible in the production office. This book has just about any form you will ever need for production. Whether you are doing Station 12's for SAG actors or you just need a walkie sign out sheet, the Handbook will not only teach you how to fill out the forms, give you examples of them, but it also comes a CD-ROM of blank forms.
I have used this book and the forms in it on everything from corporate videos to music videos to feature films. It is a great reference to have on hand if you need a quick read on how to perform certain procedures, plus it gives examples of how to fill out every form in the book.
The included CD-ROM alone makes the book worth its $60.95 price tag. Each form in the book is available in Microsoft Word format and is completely customizable for any production, no matter how big or small.