Comments on: Casting Director Q&A: What is a Tech Advisor?

By: Janet Holmes

Janet Holmes — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:58:50 +0000

Tech advisors are essential in order that a show be realistic. I always enjoy the small references on “Law and Order” that are very technical to the legal profession. ~ Janet

By: Kyle Thomas

Kyle Thomas — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:11:28 +0000

Oh okay. I always thought that the writers themselves had a broad knowledge of what they write about so they themselves would write the how tos and such. Tech Advisors are a much needed necessity.

By: Dillon C Pratt

Dillon C Pratt — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:46:37 +0000

I could see myself being a tech advisor. You’re still part of creating that emotion.
Dillon

By: Kimberly Cain Smith

Kimberly Cain Smith — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:17:27 +0000

Great Info.. I did’nt know they were called that but i knew they had to get people who knew specific terms of forensics and medical terms.

By: Derek Pratt

Derek Pratt — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:07:58 +0000

This just gave me even more information about tech. support besides what is needed by coaches & producers.
Derek

By: Bill Stoneking

Bill Stoneking — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:11:47 +0000

I never thought I’d wear as many hats as I have this year, with writing, producing, editing, acting, blah, blah, but one of the interesting hats was a technical advisor. I had auditioned for a role as a U.S. Marine who was the lead character in “Can’t Stand The Heat” and after not getting the lead, I was approached by the Producers if I’d be a technical advisor on hand to hand combat and choreography of fit scenes. So, throw another ball cap on and FYI, Your real world experience from the daytime 8-5 or third shift drag if you will, can equip you with the smarts necessary to be a technical advisor to a production. Remember these sklls on your resume when shooting it for specific opportunities.

By: Nicole Malarcher

Nicole Malarcher — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:07:01 +0000

Thanks for that information. I’m sure there are several terms used in this industry that I don’t know. Keep the information coming.

By: Angela Humphrey

Angela Humphrey — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:15:37 +0000

I’ve watched a lot of “Law and Order” and “CSI” but I never noticed people referred to as Tech Advisors. Thanks for the Q&A portion of this article which has helped me to understand the terminology behind what a Tech Advisor is and what a Tech Advisor does.