jps wrote:These days it is more likely the trash bin!
Sorry, I got caught up with the Hollywood lingo.
winston wrote:Congrats Brian,
It's not that terrifying I am sure you'll get through it. I have spent a good part of the last two years working with and rubbing shoulders with Hollwood North types: agents, directors, lawyers, actors, producers, grips, set designers, wardrobe, special effects people etc. They are all very helpful and loads of fun. The days are long though.
Have fun.
I wasn't so much terrified or nervous....it was more slightly annoyed. I just like to do my job, complete a task and move on. Having to repeat myself just for the sake of the camera (and act like the camera isn't there) was uncomfortable and not natural for me. My wife made the observation that it's funny that the camera makes me uncomfortable but I have no problem with the actual crime scene.
The camera guys were great.....I dealt with them over several homicides and they were always good to chat with (it was neat hearing about their jobs as well as BS-ing about mine when they had "unofficial" questions). One of the guys was involved in some "tornado chasers" series which made for some interesting conversation. I can also understand the long days......when the crews were on various scenes it would drag out how long we would have to hold down the crime scene by quite a bit so they could get all of the required footage.
It was neat to be involved and I like these type of shows.....I just don't enjoy being in front of the camera. Maybe if I lost 300 pounds and had some plastic surgery......but that's for my makeover special.
