Reality TV Production Basics--continued n Get comfortable with Murphy's Law. Setbacks and unexpected problems are synonymous with reality TV production. Set backup plans and contingencies for every conceivable situation. Operate within budget at all times. Don't anticipate "cutting corners later." Give your production crew and cast the same respect and understanding you afford to your superiors. Allow twice as much time for location shoots as you currently anticipate. Trust your team. Let others do their work so that you may concentrate wholly on doing your own. If it's not detrimental to the project, invite your crew to share your vision. If they're only shooting tape without a clear understanding of what is to become of it, they can't perform as well as you need and expect them to. n n n Making Sense of Reality n n CULTIVATING A CAREER