Reproducing The Producer
The reason why I got into writing is because I don't like talking. I like presenting. I live for that onstage performance, being the complete attention whore that I am. But talking, discussing, brainstorming, negotiating, anything that involved people talking back to me for a long period of time --if I could go through a day without that, I'd be happy.
I'm not shy. I'm not a nerd. I'm just not much of a people person. It takes an excruciating while before I warm up to people and actually hold conversations with them. Mostly because I don't have the patience. Uh, no, I'm not ADHD either. I think.
But that hurdle was easily jumped over with very little grace last week when I decided to take on the role of a producer. What --when you're a freelancer, you don't choose your role. It gets flung at your face and it's either you say yes or no. If you need to buy that new Wii console, it's a yes.
Suddenly, I was in a spot where I had to talk to the client, the talent manager, the production house, the recording studio. I had to plan for numerous people. Set separate schedules. Negotiate a variation of fees. Run up a huge tab on transportation, mobile phone, coffee, and emails. Get bitched at and had to take everything with a goddamn, immaculate smile! It was like a gang bang and I was begging for it!
Well, it was quite an experience. One that taught me a valuable lesson in synchronization, meticulous detail-watching, good demeanor, unbreakable patience. I did ok, but I still sucked by real producer standards. Big time!
That week, I had renewed respect for the producers I have worked with when I was still in the rat race. Those very people I have loved and bullied at the same time. What you do is completely magical! Hats off to you guys! And if I get a bigger budget on my next project, I would happily pass all of this on to you.
I am so not a people person. *sigh*
I'm not shy. I'm not a nerd. I'm just not much of a people person. It takes an excruciating while before I warm up to people and actually hold conversations with them. Mostly because I don't have the patience. Uh, no, I'm not ADHD either. I think.
But that hurdle was easily jumped over with very little grace last week when I decided to take on the role of a producer. What --when you're a freelancer, you don't choose your role. It gets flung at your face and it's either you say yes or no. If you need to buy that new Wii console, it's a yes.
Well, it was quite an experience. One that taught me a valuable lesson in synchronization, meticulous detail-watching, good demeanor, unbreakable patience. I did ok, but I still sucked by real producer standards. Big time!
That week, I had renewed respect for the producers I have worked with when I was still in the rat race. Those very people I have loved and bullied at the same time. What you do is completely magical! Hats off to you guys! And if I get a bigger budget on my next project, I would happily pass all of this on to you.
I am so not a people person. *sigh*
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