5 Quick Music Insider Tips on Video, Animation and Technology Be realistic with your time. Do yourself, and the performers or project manager , a favor by being honest with how much time it will take to complete the project. I used to overshoot my deadlines by two or three months, leaving a very frustrated performer behind, and sometimes even jeopardizing any chances of a performance or adequate rehearsal time. Now, I try to be as realistic as possible. Give regular updates on the project Whether it is a music or video project, or a music video project, keep in constant communication with the people that you are writing for. While e-mail may be easy, a call on the phone, video chat, or a live visit, is much appreciated and clears up many communication issues. Know your music, video, and/or animation software . Do not embark on a new project with video or music technology that you are not familiar with yet. Try a few test pieces, if you have to, so your time (and theirs) is...