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Pre-production
Location, talent, shot list, approvals, and the buyer problem are set before the camera comes out.
National work in Tampa still comes down to the room. Location, talent, client approval, and the finish all have to move as one.
The mistake is treating Tampa like a smaller market. The buyer still expects a national standard. The production still needs clear schedule, controlled image, clean sound, client visibility, and delivery that lines up with the campaign.
Location, talent, shot list, approvals, and the buyer problem are set before the camera comes out.
The client needs confidence during the day, not surprise after the edit.
Color, sound, captions, cutdowns, and delivery specs should be planned at scope, not discovered at export.