The Day I Tried to Sneak a Location—and Lost a Helicopter Shot
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When it comes to production, somehow, some way, it always works out. On a daily basis, you’ll hear someone say, “It’ll work out”—until it doesn’t. I was producing and directing a music video for a local artist in Detroit. I had already directed one of his videos, and it had good word of mouth. Peopl...
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