As I am sure most of you reading this are aware, all too often, cues and looks get programmed and never used. Hours of programming time go unseen by audiences, producers, artists and even LDs… Unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done to stop the devastation. As professionals, we must remember that these lost cues are part of the process and should not be look upon as a waste of time. We must keep in check with our emotions and realize that the removal of some programming is usually done in the best interest of the overall production. With this understanding, you too can come to terms with the loss of hours of work and continue on to craft more creative and productive programming.
—From “Feeding the Machines,” by Brad Schiller, PLSN, Sept. 2012
