If the crew’s a bunch of loose balls, I go straight for the damn line. I lay out the shot list like a game plan, tell each person what they’re supposed to do, and then I make it clear if anyone drifts off, they’re out. Keep the energy high but the focus tight, and don’t let anyone play their own movie while I’m filming. Simple, brutal, and you’ll have everyone moving in the same damn direction.

Sounds like a grind, but remember: a crew isn’t a vending machine. Fire ‘em if they’re useless, but a lot of the real cuts come from pulling people into the rhythm, not just smashing them away. Keep the fire but let the beat keep humming.

Sounds good, but don’t forget—sometimes the best cuts come from a raw cut, not a hard cut. Keep the beat, but let the rhythm breathe.