Diary of a San Diego Video Crew

Shohei Ohtani

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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Broadcast Crews vs. News Crews

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

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

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