Webseries Creator Rule Part 1

Every crew is guided by a set of distinct principles, no matter its size, budget, or popularity. Studio productions with budgets in excess of hundreds of millions of dollars typically use hundreds of people, dozens of departments. How do these principles apply to the smallest of independent crews? What if you are creating a webseries using friends, family, or called in a few favors? If you are even considering creating a webseries there are several principles to consider to guarantee your success.

Guideline

First, and foremost you must establish guidelines for yourself and your production crew! As its creator the responsibility falls to you to set the example, not only in workmanship, and professionalism of your set, but also the overall “tone of your production.” You are the leader. Here are a few suggestions to set the quality of your work environment.

Punctual : This is a universal principle that speaks volumes of your character. Being late plagues all of us over achievers at one time, but it is no excuse.

Prepared : If you are prepared it subconsciously signals that you are professional. Nothing is worse then showing up on time, but unprepared so you have to rework things.

Courteous : You would be amazed at how far a simple please, and thank will get you. Humor also lightens the load during those long production hours.

Passionate : Remember you are all in it for the art, as well for your paycheck. If you enjoy your work you will create a certain type of magnetism that most crazy creative types thrive off of.

Motivated: You must motivate your crew, and channel their energies into a bankable result.  Motivate your crew personally, simply don’t be saisifed with movement. Movement isn’t improvement.

Personality: Often web series creators have a tendency to a rockstar approach. This carefree attitude will translate across the camera to your potential sponsors as they watch a sloppy production.

Obviously, there are exceptions to every rule, but luckly these are guidlines and are open to variables and debate. Those of you veteran webseries creators what advice have you found to be most helpful?

What is your work ethic? What is your visual pallet? A haphazard energy will not maintain your crew, it will divide it.