17:50:03 Moderator {public msg} hello?
17:54:39 Moderator {public msg} hello everyone. tonight we're joined
by skip beaudine, the production manager for crusade. go ahead and send in
your questions.
17:54:43 skip_beaudine {public msg} Hello, It's good to be
here tonight.
17:55:48 skip_beaudine {public msg} Hopefully, we will finish
filming for the
day at the same time the chat is done.
17:56:16 skip_beaudine {public msg} Moderator is having a bit of
troubles.
Julie will be right back.
17:56:37 JoanDarc {question presented} Hell Skip..Welcome to
tonite's chat,
glad you could come. What is your favorite thing about working on the new
series?
17:57:42 skip_beaudine {public msg} It's always an exciting
challenge starting a new show. There always seems to be a new set of
problems that go with the new show.
17:58:01 Reschell {question presented} Has all the experience with
B5 shortcut any of the work for Crusade, or is Crusade an entirely different
experience which needs to work out its own shortcuts.
17:58:43 skip_beaudine {public msg} there has been some short cuts
but
Crusade is and entirely new show with entirely different problems.
17:59:05 skip_beaudine {public msg} It's exciting to be in the
problem solving position. It keeps you on your toes.
17:59:12 Doctor Rock {question presented} hello skip, would it be
you who
was the first unit production manager for the project, that would have to mean
you were one of the first few people to work on the getting the concept to life
?
18:00:34 skip_beaudine {public msg} We've had other produciton
managers.
Kevin Cremin was the first UPM on the series. But there was someone else
int he position for the piliot. Iam the first and only production manager
for Crusade.
18:00:43 Reschell {question presented} From what you've learned on
B5/Crusade, is there something in particular that you wish could be adopted by
Hollywood as a
whole?
18:03:15 skip_beaudine {public msg} I'm stumpted.
18:03:16 O'Siochain {question presented} will Crusade have little
ties in with
B5 that only people who watched all b5 before will understand?
18:04:09 skip_beaudine {public msg} that's a question for Joe
Straczynski. I'm a money man.
18:04:15 Reschell {question presented} What do you think would
surprise the
viewing audience most about what occurs backstage, either for B5 or Crusade?
18:04:44 skip_beaudine {public msg} How long it takes to film and
how many
people it takes to film an episode.
18:05:25 skip_beaudine {public msg} 12 hours a day, 5 days per week,
7 days
per episode and about 150 people.
18:05:34 k57_in_deep_lurk {question presented} Who do you work most
closely with?
18:06:33 skip_beaudine {public msg} John copeland, the first
assitant directors (Pam, Carla and Doug), the directors, and department heads
18:06:37 Reschell {question presented} You said you're a money man
-- does
that mean that you're responsible for matching the needs of the story with the
requirements of the budget?
18:07:37 skip_beaudine {public msg} yes, that's very well put.
that's where
my creativity come in. matching the needs of the story with the budget.
18:07:43 JoanDarc {question presented} How would a typical day go
for you in duties that you'd do on the set?
18:08:26 skip_beaudine {public msg} I have a list on the wall.
(VBG)
18:09:26 skip_beaudine {public msg} seriously . the first
theing I do when I
arrive I go to the set to check for problems. most of the shooting crew
has already been here for a while.
18:10:06 skip_beaudine {public msg} then, I go over the production
report and moniter the costs of the previous days work.
18:10:33 skip_beaudine {public msg} I then start working on the
episode that
we are prearing to shoot next.
18:10:38 Reschell {question presented} Is there a particular element
in a story that you know right away is going to put a strain on the budget, like
costuming, say?
18:11:32 skip_beaudine {public msg} yes, but there are many area
that that may
occur like stunts, needing adidtional camera equipment. anything can put you
over the budget.
18:11:47 k57_in_deep_lurk {question presented} What kinds of
problems do
you handle?
18:13:00 skip_beaudine {public msg} tetchnical problems like having
the wrong color blue screen or equipment problems
18:13:12 Moderator {public msg} moderator has a question: whats the
best
problem you ever solved with regard to story needs versus budgetary constraints?
18:14:59 skip_beaudine {public msg} the problems I solve are when we
are
shooting. for example if we are runnign late. what is the most
efficient way to spill over to the
next day.
18:15:01 Reschell {question presented} How exactly do you work on
the
episode you're preparing to shoot next? Lots of scribbled notes in the
margin of a script? Phone calls? Tranquilizer darts? [g]
18:16:17 skip_beaudine {public msg} breaking down t;he script
. looking for
production element, cranes, cast, extras, stunts, practical effects, finding
those elements and start putting what it will cost to do those and putting them
in the parameters of our budget.
18:16:19 Ivanava {question presented} Skip - Confess....did Babylon
5 EVER
go over budget...and which episode sticks out in your mind as really eating up
the money supply?
18:16:50 skip_beaudine {public msg} No. I am proud to say that
not one
episode went over budget.
18:17:01 Moderator {public msg} moderator is impressed!
18:18:20 skip_beaudine {public msg} I'm thinking. Perhaps The
Late Delivery
from Avalon. Episode #312
18:18:48 skip_beaudine {public msg} that stick out because there
were alot of
practical effects, a lot of added equipment.
18:19:01 Reschell {question presented} How can a blue screen be the
wrong
color? I thought a blue screen was a blue screen -- do you have
"happy" blue screens vs. "tragic" blue screens?
18:19:26 skip_beaudine {public msg} well there are various shades of
blue...
18:19:51 skip_beaudine {public msg} in a blue screen were are
removing all of
the blue. It need to be a sharp vibrant blue
18:20:33 skip_beaudine {public msg} in order for the computer to
remove the
blue. We are using a new blue that recently received awards
18:20:35 Ivanava {question presented} Skip - How big a part of the
budget will go to creating these new worlds the cast will visit each week? I
hear that you have a group of scientists working with John Copeland to interject
science based environments.
18:21:47 skip_beaudine {public msg} Percentage wise the art
department has
about 15% bigger budget, approximately.
18:21:57 skip_beaudine {public msg} Yes, we ahve signed an agreement
with
JPL.
18:22:00 JoanDarc {question presented} Have you ever been on the set
during a time of high jinx
18:22:20 skip_beaudine {public msg} Yes, all the time.
18:22:37 skip_beaudine {public msg} that's part of the fun of the
job.
18:22:39 Reschell {question presented} Is there a particular tool of
your trade
upon which you rely, like spreadsheet software or endless patience with
aggravating details?
18:22:56 skip_beaudine {public msg} movie magic budgeting!
18:22:57 Kaz {question presented} How far ahead do you look at
scripts to see what is needed for that episode?
18:23:23 skip_beaudine {public msg} i'm 4 or 5 scripts ahead
18:23:32 Rex {question presented} Are the caterers better on this
production
than b5?
18:23:44 skip_beaudine {public msg} They are the same. and
they are great.
18:23:51 JoanDarc {question presented} any stand out in
particular??? What
was it and who did it?? :) *blooper wise
18:25:12 skip_beaudine {public msg} I think some of the best,
funniest was
when our set painter, Matt, was fon the behind the set wall in the drazi hilton
, and Matt climbed up the balcony in the middle of the shot which broke us all
up.
18:25:23 Reschell {question presented} Is part of Production
Management
knowing whom to call for the best/most economical supplies of machinery or
people?
18:26:16 skip_beaudine {public msg} yes, that most certainly helps.
18:26:25 k57_in_deep_lurk {question presented} Do you get it before
or after the A.D.'s break it down for shooting?
18:26:57 skip_beaudine {public msg} I get a script before the
assistant director.
18:26:59 Kaz {question presented} what prepared you most for this
job?
18:27:50 skip_beaudine {public msg} that's sucha tough
question I could go on for hours. b
18:28:48 skip_beaudine {public msg} I got in through live
television. As an
extra, later I got into tv as a stage hand. into film as a 2nd
AD. and worked my way up.
18:28:59 skip_beaudine {public msg} I started on B5 as a 1st AD
18:29:14 Reschell {question presented} Is there a Guild of
Production
Managers?
18:29:58 skip_beaudine {public msg} Yes, we are part of the
Directors Guild of America. i have been a member for 25 years.
18:30:04 Ivanava {question presented} Skip - Would you say that the
ability to say no AND a healty sense of humor are fundamental to your sucess to
staying on budget?
18:30:31 skip_beaudine {public msg} How did you know my nick name is
Dr.
No?
18:31:19 skip_beaudine {public msg} definately have to have a sense
of humor. it's waht makes the day go by, fast.
18:31:23 Reschell {question presented} Are there lots of unemployed
Production Managers waiting tables, or does it tend to be better for regular
employment than
acting?
18:32:16 skip_beaudine {public msg} It's much more of a regular job
than
acting. there are thousands of actors but probably 400 or 500 Production
Managers.
18:32:19 Kaz {question presented} what is the average time it takes
to work you way up the ladder? :)
18:33:01 skip_beaudine {public msg} There is no time table.
the DGA's
Assitasnt Director Trainee program is a great way to get started.
18:33:03 Ivanava {question presented} Skip - You say you primarily
work with John Copeland and the assistant directors...How often to you work with
JMS?
18:33:29 skip_beaudine {public msg} His office is always open.
and he is
always open to my problems.
18:33:34 Kaz {question presented} what are good traits to
have? patience,
logic skills.....?
18:34:00 skip_beaudine {public msg} patience, patience, patience,
patience.
18:34:10 skip_beaudine {public msg} a sense of humor
18:34:16 skip_beaudine {public msg} patience
18:34:23 skip_beaudine {public msg} organization
18:34:27 skip_beaudine {public msg} patience
18:34:37 skip_beaudine {public msg} And did I mention patience?
18:34:39 k57_in_deep_lurk {question presented} Do you have a crew?
18:35:01 skip_beaudine {public msg} Huh? I have over 100
people working
under me
18:35:29 skip_beaudine {public msg} I am in charge of the entire
shooting
crew.
18:35:31 Reschell {question presented} Is there a particular area of
production that you find personally most satisfying when you see the results?
18:36:14 skip_beaudine {public msg} set construction, and that's not
because
the construction coordinator just walked in.
18:36:24 skip_beaudine {public msg} Just a moment.
18:36:28 skip_beaudine {public msg} I'll brb
18:37:20 skip_beaudine {public msg} ok.
18:37:35 Ivanava {question presented} Skip- Which guest
directors on Crusade
have you most enjoyed working with?
18:37:37 skip_beaudine {public msg} I'm back
18:37:48 skip_beaudine {public msg} I love them all.
18:37:54 skip_beaudine {public msg} patience
18:38:15 Moderator {public msg} we just have time for 2 more
questions....skip needs to run to the set.
18:38:16 skip_beaudine {public msg} Now the second Ad just walked
in.
18:38:25 Reschell {question presented} What part of the job is most
frustrating on a regular basis?
18:38:39 skip_beaudine {action} form Karen. They're discussing
the work for tomorrow.
18:38:46 Moderator {public msg} he's a busy guy!!
18:39:34 skip_beaudine {public msg} the anxiety of not finishing at
7pm.
18:39:50 skip_beaudine {public msg} It affects the
"turnaround" and the start of the next day's work.
18:39:51 Moderator {public msg} last question.....
18:39:54 Kaz {question presented} Which director has come up with an
outragious request that you made come true?
18:40:06 skip_beaudine {public msg} Mike Vejar.
18:40:20 skip_beaudine {action} no he's not going to elaborate.
18:40:30 Moderator {public msg} thanks for joining us skip!
sorry you have to go back to work!
18:40:41 skip_beaudine {public msg} Thank you I've had fun!
18:40:53 Moderator {public msg} good night everyone!!
18:41:38 Moderator {public msg} next week we'll have damien london
who
played the centauri regent
18:41:44 Moderator {public msg} see you next week!
18:42:09 skip_beaudine {action} see you later. from Karen
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