Here's how you can apply advanced problem solving techniques in video production like an industry expert.

I cannot focus enough on how important this point is. Having clear goals at the start of a project, and communicating those goals to the parties involved to get them on the same page is perhaps half the job done. The more lucid you are about your goals, the better you'll be able to find ways to achieve it

Clearly define your goals before starting any project. Understand the message, audience, and emotions you aim to convey. This clarity will guide your decisions and keep you on track when issues arise. Involve your team in brainstorming for diverse solutions, be open to experimenting with new techniques, and learn from past projects. This approach ensures efficient and effective problem-solving.

LinkedIn asked me to share my perspective on Video Production as a topic. It started by asking me to type a blurb about defining goals. I see many other comments mention clearly defining your goals, which is great. I would offer to add Access to your goals. When you define your goals, please add access. As in what will show where the captions typically are placed? Are we covering something important up? And I would recommend folks add American Sign Language access on their video products as a goal. So with Voice, sign language, and captions, then your video project can really start reaching more and more people. So, please add providing access to your initial video project goals.

It's always important to set goals before you head off and make your project. Ask yourself why do want to make it and for who? What kind of message and emotions are you trying to convey to your viewing audience? Plan ahead for post-production as well but don't expect to solve all problems in post. I know it may seem far away when you're still in the pre-production stage but you can never be too prepared. People tend to forget the importance of colour as a medium to convey mood and emotions. You can apply it in your sets or plan ahead for the grading session.

When tackling complex issues in video production, start with brainstorming. Gather your team, share ideas freely, and encourage unconventional thinking. This collective approach boosts teamwork and offers diverse perspectives, often leading to innovative solutions. Beyond brainstorming, break down the problem into smaller tasks and tackle them one by one. Utilize storyboarding to visualize solutions, and don't hesitate to experiment with new techniques and tools. Finally, keep learning from each challenge to continuously improve your craft.

Eine gute Möglichkeit, den Kopf frei zu bekommen, besteht darin, die Konzentration zu ändern und etwas ganz anderes zu tun, zum Beispiel spazieren zu gehen oder ein Buch zu lesen. Eine andere Methode ist das sogenannte „freie Schreiben“ Schreibe alles, was dir in den Sinn kommt, ohne Unterbrechung auf, unabhängig von Grammatik oder Logik. So löse ich oft Knoten in meinem Kopf Der Austausch mit anderen kreativen Köpfen kann inspirierend sein und neue Perspektiven eröffnen.

The weirdest of ideas usually turns out to be the best of ideas, however, it is really important to focus on angles that people generally won't look at, think of a way to bring these angles to the limelight, get creative with putting it in order and your video production would stand out if you do it right.

Cuando enfrentes un contratiempo técnico, mantén la calma. Evalúa el problema metódicamente y busca soluciones paso a paso. Si es complejo, desglósalo en partes manejables. Aprovecha el conocimiento de tu equipo y pide ayuda a expertos. Ten siempre un plan de contingencia, identificando riesgos y soluciones alternativas en la preproducción. Recuerda que cada problema es una oportunidad para aprender y mejorar tus habilidades, abordando contratiempos con una actitud positiva y proactiva.

When faced with a creative block or technical hiccup, brainstorming can be an invaluable tool. Gather your team and throw ideas around without judgment. Encourage unconventional thinking – sometimes the most out-of-the-box idea is the perfect solution. This collective approach not only fosters a sense of teamwork but also allows you to view the problem from multiple angles, increasing the chances of finding an innovative fix.

Efficient resource management is vital in video production. Start by creating a detailed budget covering all expenses, including equipment, talent, locations, and post-production costs. Prioritize essential elements that impact quality. Use project management tools to schedule tasks and ensure team members know their responsibilities and deadlines. Plan shoots to maximize rented or borrowed gear usage. Regularly monitor and adjust the budget and schedule to handle unforeseen changes. This ensures the project stays on track and within budget, delivering high-quality results.

Management skills is vital even in video production because you never can tell what is lacking on set until later when it's too late to start sourcing for what's needed, now how you manage what you have at hand and improvise is really what matters. In the end, the importance resource management can never be overemphasized.

En la gestión eficaz de recursos, se encuentra el corazón de cualquier producción de vídeo exitosa. Desde el inicio del proyecto, es crucial planificar meticulosamente el uso de nuestros recursos: equipos técnicos, locaciones, tiempo y talento humano. Priorizamos nuestras necesidades fundamentales y mantenemos una comunicación clara y constante con nuestro equipo, optimizando cada recurso para alcanzar resultados extraordinarios. Flexibilidad ante cambios inesperados nos permite adaptarnos ágilmente, maximizando la eficiencia y minimizando desperdicios. Esta dedicación garantiza que cada recurso sea empleado de manera efectiva, apoyando así una resolución eficaz de problemas en cada etapa de la producción.

I very much agree that being tech savvy is on of the most useful skill to have in the industry. Although it's important to hone and focus on your primary skills, it's always a plus to have extra knowledge and skills of other departments throughout camera, lighting, sound, and post.

Having a sound knowledge of technicalities with your workflow and devices will help you tackle the problems faster. While you should not waste all of your time just learning technicalities you should focus on trial and error. Work on mock projects as much as you can and when you come across a problem take time to solve it. It is a one time investment, the more problems you solve the much faster you become. Having knowledge of technicalities will distinguish you from the rest, as you will be much precise and much faster in problem solving.

It's better to have more than to have less, from carrying an extra camera battery than needed to having a spare camera or any other gadget. Go extra. Even if you don't particularly need these items, bring them along. You never can tell when any of these items will malfunction.

Un productor debe dominar los aspectos técnicos de la producción para facilitar la comunicación efectiva y la toma de decisiones informadas. Comprender desde la tecnología de cámaras y equipos de iluminación hasta los procesos de postproducción y edición es crucial. Esto asegura una coordinación fluida con el equipo técnico y una capacidad para resolver problemas de manera eficiente, manteniendo siempre un enfoque empático y claro hacia el logro de grandes resultados.

In addition to client communication, anticipate challenges by planning contingencies ahead of time. Stay adaptable during shoots; flexibility can lead to innovative solutions on the fly. Leverage your team's diverse expertise—collaboration often sparks creative problem-solving. Lastly, stay calm under pressure; a composed approach inspires confidence and helps navigate unexpected hurdles smoothly.

En la comunicación con el cliente, la claridad y la empatía son clave. Escucha activamente para entender sus necesidades y expectativas. Comunica de manera transparente el progreso del proyecto y maneja las expectativas con honestidad. Asegúrate de responder rápidamente a sus preguntas y preocupaciones para mantener una relación de confianza y colaboración efectiva.

Siempre hay que mantener el contacto con el cliente, una comunicación eficiente, clara y sobre todo honesta nos puede llevar a una solución rápida y concreta del problema a resolver. Ir con la verdad por delante siempre será ir un paso por delante para poder llevar a cabo el trabajo de una forma correcta y profesional ante todo. La comunicación clara es clave tanto con el cliente como con el equipo.

The client is typically the financial sponsor for most productions, so it's important to maintain open communication with them. Always aim to designate a key sponsor for the project who is responsible for showcasing versions, obtaining approvals, and relaying requests back to you. If you receive input from multiple sources within your client's organization, you may find yourself navigating a confusing maze as you try to address different requests from various people. Finally, don't hesitate to present your clients with options along with cost estimates and inquire about how to proceed. Your role is to offer them choices, but since it's their money, they ultimately have the final say in deciding how to allocate project funds.

In the professional field, we always define the post-production process during the pre-production stage. This means understanding your client's goals, their target audience, how they plan to promote their video, and their budget for the project. With all this information, you can determine: What cameras and lenses you will use; At what resolution you will shoot; If the video will be recorded in Rec.709, Log or Raw; The ideal footage-to-final ratio (the division of the total footage shot by the length of the final video). You will have a decent idea of post-production hours after you go through and lock everything. The same video can cost you 20 to 100 post-production hours just by choosing different workflows, be wise about that!

In post-production, mastering advanced problem-solving means diving deep into footage review and experimenting with diverse editing tools and techniques. Attention to detail here is key—it's about patiently refining each frame and leveraging software capabilities for precise color grading and seamless editing transitions. This meticulous approach elevates the final product's quality, ensuring it meets industry standards and client expectations effectively.

I believe that it's important for the editors and colourists to be involved from pre-production and build that chemistry between the director and the DOP. Building a good relationship and having great communication with the director and DOP since pre-production can help you be more fast and efficient in post.

I like to use Dropbox Replay for realtime feedback from the clients (uses precise timecodes, no account required for clients, emojis and segment marking) for notes on what they like and don't like from the sequences.

Be like an industry expert? What is that? Production is like any other endeavor that requires a team. It can be done solo, but most of the time it requires multiple people to deliver a quality product. And, to do that, there needs to be organization and creativity. Focus and simplicity. With those, you can move mountains.

Understand your skill-set and grow it. Know your lane and continue your education. Fortunately, in our profession, there is no one size fits all. The opportunities to be creative, hone a style(s), and perfect skills are endless. We are blessed to be part of an industry that is reward for the creator and consumer.