[Tig] Statements Subect to Misinterpretation

[Rob Lingelbach]

Ted Langdell sent along the following, quoted:

> Spotted this link in an e-mail.  While its about editors and their
> relationships...
> http://lfhd.blogspot.com/2007/07/lies-i-tell-you-lies.html

> What suite lies are told in the telecine suite?

> Ted

And I'll respond thus: perhaps it's best not to call them lies, but rather
"statements subject to misinterpretation."  Many years ago I mentioned
at least one of these situations and it was quoted out-of-context to
someone else as having come from me, so I'm a bit wary of posting some
of my own observations.  But what we can do is have any of these expressions
sent privately to me where I guarantee anonymity in exchange for the right
to put them on the TIG wiki.

I don't mind however, starting the ball rolling, and anyone who cares to go
on record with the group is invited to post, if they prefer that to a private
email that will be reposted anonymously.

Truisms regarding grading sessions:  (feel free to comment-- and these are
  _not_ a reflection of my policies, nor those of anyone I know, nor of my
  employer.  These are for informational purposes only and not meant to be
  redistributed.  I sincerely love what I do, and clients are wonderful most of
  the time.)

1. The lower the budget, the harder the job.  Free jobs can be excruciating.
2. The more clients in the session, the more fun, because the job can get quite
     confusing.
3. The more clients in the session, the more difficult the job.
4. If you need a break after 2-3 hours, don't bother asking for one, rather,
create
    the opportunity with a rendering requirement.  Fun to use when the system has
    no rendering capability.
5. Often, the less said/explained the better.  Just move the knobs.
6. Often, moving the knobs is all that is needed: i.e., don't mess with your
obviously
     perfect grade.
7. Never say "stick it in my ear."
8. It can be difficult to explain your job as a colorist to a lay person. 
Instead, just
    call yourself an Artist of Interpretation, and invoke various comparisons
with art
    restoration or preservation, thus achieving exalted status in the lay
person's
    opinion.  Then lay the person.
9. Present the client with two options, "A" and "B."  They love it.  If they
ask for "C,"
    send them to the beach or a dealer downtown.
10. Lunch is an anachronism, as is dinner.  See #4.
11. If you hear "just play with it and let's see what you can do" make sure
you break
    out your toys, including sandpail and shovel.
12. Have client check all materials at the vault/library/reception, including
     all printed materials like tear sheets of reference colors.

-- 
Rob Lingelbach
http://www.colorist.org/robhome.html