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Budgeting time: you may be eager to get out there and start recording your next video masterpiece. But do yourself a favor. Plan out all aspects of your production before you head out on location.

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| December 01, 2001 | Ronat, William | COPYRIGHT 2001 Videomaker, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Let's say that you've planned a location shoot at a restaurant so you can get some shots for a production. You told the owner you would be there at 3 p.m. Suppose you have some other shots to do in the morning at several locations. If you didn't prepare a schedule, you have no idea how long any of them will take. Each shot will undoubtedly take longer than anticipated, you forgot to allow for travel time, the crew is hungry (don't forget time for lunch!) and when you finally get to the restaurant, you are two hours late. The owner now has to take care of the dinner crowd and you're out of luck.

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