crew representative, film industry, on-set issues, crew rep duties, production challenges, crew negotiations, film set dynamics, Technicians' Guild, Blue Book guidelines, crew meetings, production solutions, producer collaboration, overtime discussions, health and safety, production schedules, crew morale, on-set harmony, film production roles, crew advocacy, effective communication.

Mike Westgate, production sound mixer, NZ film industry, VidCom, 1975, colour TV, Ampex tape machines, Ikegami camera, film transfers, sound design, Smash Palace, Roger Donaldson, Bruno Lawrence, radio mics, documentary work, Nambassa, Royal Tour, Prince Charles, NZ scenery, film equipment, location recording, post-production, audio equipment, freelance, film growth, American productions, film industry pioneers.

crew rep, Techos' Guild, contract negotiation, production, crew meetings, overtime, health and safety, producer, senior technicians, assistant crew rep, scheduling, travel days, per diems, production manager, safety issues, crew representation, filming, location problems, crew issues, work-life balance, producer meetings.