Diary of a San Diego Video Crew

Shohei Ohtani
Teleprompting for Shohei Ohtani: A Day to Remember at Sony Studios By Patty Mooney When you work in video production as long as I have, you get used to unusual assignments. But some stand out—sharp, gleaming memories you can pluck from the tree of your career with a...
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Art of Run ‘n Gun Sound with a Boom Pole
The Art of Run ’n Gun Sound Using a Boom Pole and Portable Mixer There’s an art to capturing clean audio while staying...
Broadcast Crews vs. News Crews
Broadcast Crews vs. News Crews: Behind the Lens of Two Distinct Production Styles By Patty Mooney | Crystal Pyramid...
When Time Slips Away
In the world of video production, time is more than a line on an invoice. It’s the invisible scaffolding that holds a project together. It begins long before the camera rolls — in the early-morning phone calls, the careful coordination of crew and gear, and the stream of emails confirming the vision.
And sometimes, it ends abruptly — with a last-minute cancellation.
This is a story not of blame, but of insight. A glimpse behind the curtain to help clients, coordinators, and even fellow creatives understand what really happens before “action” is ever called.
Redfin Story
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Written by Patty Mooney
40+ years as VP of Crystal Pyramid Productions and New & Unique Videos, Writer, Producer, Editor, Mountain Bike Champion and Poet