Many people suddenly “realise” they have Quentin Tarantino “hidden inside of them” during your video shoot. Yes, you are happy for them but they will need to express their new found talent elsewhere.
• Don’t let them bring their friends(and boyfriends/girlfriends)
Basically don’t let them do anything you wouldn’t let them do in the recording studio.
As much as we all love Big Pimping (or sex drugs and Rock ’n’ Roll as the case may be) it is a good idea to not to arrive on set high and/or drunk. Your “above the clouds” state will not go down well with the director and crew and will negatively affect your performance. On the legal side, in many parts of the world you lose your insurance if drugs and/or alcohol are found on set. Of course, the former has much greater implications. NOTE: Drugs of any sort are absolutely NOT acceptable on any GUARANTEED VIDEOS™ set. Make sure you have a good night’s sleep before the shoot. This is not the time to go out partying; you can celebrate after your video is ready. Don’t start arguing in the middle of the shoot! Settling disputes between band members during the shoot is not the way to go. Make sure everybody knows what role they will be playing and that they are fine with it. Turn off your phones and keep them turned off! The best practice is to keep them off throughout the shoot but in the very least make sure your mobile doesn’t ring during a take.