http://talkmgt.com/blog Media and Entertainment : Project Management Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:06:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/08/20/production-problems-solving-the-industry-crisis-with-management-not-with-a-union/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/08/20/production-problems-solving-the-industry-crisis-with-management-not-with-a-union/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:42:21 +0000 david http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=620 Three months ago, Eric Roth, the executive director of the visual effects society have posted on the VES website an open letter to the VFX and to the entertainment industry. The letter talked about the problems the industry is currently facing including the outsourcing of specialized work, the lack of recognition for accomplishment of VFX [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/08/20/production-problems-solving-the-industry-crisis-with-management-not-with-a-union/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/19/budgeting-and-scheduling-tips-for-your-production/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/19/budgeting-and-scheduling-tips-for-your-production/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:14:35 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=435 The daunting task of creating a budget and a production schedule that everyone is happy with is not one that most producers look forward to. Getting the right budget and figuring out everyone’s schedule is one of the hardest jobs during pre-production and must continue to be tweaked throughout the entire shoot, but it’s essential [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/19/budgeting-and-scheduling-tips-for-your-production/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/12/colloboration-is-the-name-of-the-game-in-2011/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/12/colloboration-is-the-name-of-the-game-in-2011/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:35:08 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=412 The world is much more global these days. We are no longer confined by geographical constraints, and people are starting to take advantage of this. The way of the future is here right now. The ability to work with someone who is miles away from you, is a great way to cut down on traveling [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2011/01/12/colloboration-is-the-name-of-the-game-in-2011/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/12/01/having-an-effective-production-pipeline-saves-headaches-for-everyone/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/12/01/having-an-effective-production-pipeline-saves-headaches-for-everyone/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:21:15 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=369 I have worked on several television and film productions, and the one thing that I have always noticed is that without clear, cohesive conversation between different departments on a set, a production will have difficulties being successful. One of my first jobs as a production assistant, had me making call sheets and travel schedules from [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/12/01/having-an-effective-production-pipeline-saves-headaches-for-everyone/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/08/proper-communication-is-essential-to-a-successful-production/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/08/proper-communication-is-essential-to-a-successful-production/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:48:54 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=335 The production process can be very difficult to manage. Whether you’re creating a big budget blockbuster movie or an independent short film, there are many different departments involved in the process of creating a film or series, and each department is essential to the overall outcome of the production. The process is like a big [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/10/08/proper-communication-is-essential-to-a-successful-production/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:24:57 +0000 dbernier http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=329 Lately, there seems to be a lot of talk regarding the problems VFX professionals are facing in the industry. Many studios all over the world are being forced to shut down because they cannot remain profitable in their highly competitive market. California has been the poster boy for this problem, but it’s a problem that [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2010/06/14/the-vfx-industry-and-online-outsourcing/feed/ 0 http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/ http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 18:04:56 +0000 Benoit Martel http://talkmgt.com/blog/?p=153 Summary Project management tools are pretty new for the entertainment industry and in many other industries. Since the introduction of MS Project, many other companies have been creating other products with similar functionalities. Some have succeed, others have failed. On the Internet, we can find many free or license softwares for all type businesses and [...]]]> http://talkmgt.com/blog/2009/05/05/softwares-for-media-entertainment/feed/ 6