If it is a union governed shoot they may or may not have to be part of the Producer's Guild, but usually an associate producer will not, and will be hired to only do tasks that other union positions do not have to do. Oftentimes, a co-producer will do the same functions of an associate producer, but they are still above an assistant producer on most sets.
Seed Starting Tips-Nicking Seeds. Nicking seeds is the process of opening the seed coat, or seed jacket, prior to planting them. This process makes it easier for water to penetrate the seed coat, and reach the seed germ inside. Water penetration is one essential ingredient to begin the seed sprouting process. Nicking seeds is common with large seeds, and seeds with a thick or hard seed coat. How to Nick Seeds. It's simple, but tedious task. Take a knife and cut or nick each seed. Just a small opening is all that is needed. Be careful not to cut deeply into the seed germ inside, as your can damage it. Be careful! Nicking seeds can easily lead to cut fingers and hands.
Moisture, in my opinion, is the tricky part. You want to keep the soil consistently moist for weeks while waiting for your little babies to germinate, but you miss one day, and boom! youâre set back. Soaking seeds for 24 hours BEFORE planting can significantly cut down on germination timeâand overall effort. To soak seeds, just place them in a cup of water for about 24 hours. Some people recommend starting with hot water and then just allowing it to cool as the seed soaks. Larger seeds with hard exteriors need to be scratched a bit before soaking, to ensure water will penetrate the outer shell.