First time as an self-shooting A/P on a Blue light series?

Hey everyone! Are you ready to dive into the whirlwind world of shooting a blue light series? As a self-shooting A/P/, you're about to enter a realm where 'expect the unexpected' is your daily mantra. Here's my top 10 tips for someone shooting in this environment for the first time.
1. Become a Camera-Toting Octopus

• First things first, grow some extra arms. You’ll need them to handle the camera, sound gear, and that all-important coffee mug simultaneously. Who says multitasking is a myth?

2. Befriend Your Gear Like It's Your New Pet

• Your camera isn’t just a camera; it’s Wilson from "Cast Away." Talk to it, name it, and most importantly, know every button and quirk like it's your quirky best friend.

3. Snack Like Your Life Depends On It

• Keep a stash of snacks that would make a doomsday prepper proud. Trust me, when you’re on hour twelve, that granola bar will be your lifeline to sanity.

4. Develop Telepathic Skills with Your Producer

• Being in sync with your self-shooting P/D is key. Develop a glance, a nod, or a telepathic connection – whatever floats your boat. It’s like a dance, but less graceful and more frantic.

5. Embrace Your Inner Chameleon

• Blue light environments change faster than a chameleon at a disco. Be ready to adapt at a moment’s notice – and maybe work on your color-changing skills.

6. The Art of Invisibility

• You want to capture the action, not be the center of it. Learn to blend into the background so well, you’d give a ninja a run for their money. (Even though in some situations you may be wearing a HI-VI and astronauts from the space station are able to see you .

7. Safety First, But Make It Fashion

• Safety gear is a must, but who says you can’t accessorize? 

8. Get Comfy with the Uncomfy

• Uncomfortable situations? You’ll face plenty. Embrace them like a long-lost friend. Awkward conversations, cramped spaces, and odd smells are part of the charm.

9. Find Humor in the Chaos

• Things will go wrong. When they do, laugh it off. A sense of humor is like an all-access pass to sanity in the world of blue light series.

10. The Daily Debrief: AKA Therapy Session

• End each day with a debrief. It’s part therapy, part strategy session. Reflect, laugh, and plan how to conquer the next day.

Conclusion:
Congratulations, you’ve just had a crash course in surviving (and thriving) in a blue light series as a self-shooting AP. Remember, it’s a rollercoaster – buckle up, enjoy the ride, and maybe scream a little. It’s all in a day’s work!