Here's an overview of what we hope to cover in this guidebook.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDEBOOK 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
THE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 5
What is a PA? 5
The makings of a great PA: 5
Who do I work for? 6
Holds and guidebookings 6
ON THE SET 7
What are the most important things to remember on set? 7
Why did that crewmember tell me I’m not allowed to help him? 7
Why does the crew get to eat first? 7
When do I get to go home? 7
COMMUNICATIONS 9
How do I communicate? 9
Call Times 10
VEHICLES 11
Your car: 11
Rental Vehicle Checklist: 11
Parking & Permits 12
Chauffeur Duty 12
Getting there 12
Accidents 13
PICK-UPS & RETURNS 14
RUNS 15
General guidelines 15
Have all the information 15
FILM RUNS 16
Raw Stock 16
Taking film to the Lab 16
Picking up film at the Lab 16
New York Film Runs 17
SHOOT DAY CHECKLIST 18
Immediately upon arrival: 18
All Day: 18
Camera Position Change: 19
Before Lunch: 19
After Lunch: 19
Before Camera Wrap: 19
After Camera Wrap: 19
WALKIE-TALKIES 20
When walkies are your responsibility: 20
Using the walkie 20
Walkie Etiquette 20
WALKIE TALK & SET LINGO 21
SAFETY & SECURITY 22
Lock-up (Sound and Crowd Control) 22
Equipment 22
Idiot Check 22
CRAFT SERVICE 23
What is Craft Service and why would I want to do it? 23
A Craft Service Time Table: 23
The day before: 23
The Morning 23
After Lunch 24
Craft Service Tips 24
What you need 26
Craft Service Kit 26
Paper Goods & Staples 26
Morning Chow 26
Afternoon Chow 26
Drinks 26
LOCATIONS 27
The Location Manager 27
Prepping a location 27
Location Supplies 27
Location Signage 27
Wrapping a location 27
Trash 27
Property damage 27
Crowd Control 27
THINGS WE NEVER WANT TO HEAR 28
PAPERWORK 29
General Rules 29
Timecards 29
Petty Cash 29
PERSONAL STUFF 30
YOUR FUTURE 32
GLOSSARY 33
OTHER RESOURCES 36
About the Author - LOVE THE PALMER
- Palmer Enfield
- Los Angeles • Philadelphia • New York, CA • PA • NY, United States
- This blog is written by Palmer Enfield. Palmer is a producer-director and the founder of RedMaiden (www.redmaiden.tv), a branded content, boutique creative company. As a director, her forte is slice of life storytelling and visual imagery. Like RedMaiden, she is a warrior in her own right--a two time cancer survivor (Hodgkins Lymphoma & Breast Cancer) her strength has been forged in life or death battles. Palmer’s personal experience adds a unique weight and substance that is reflected in her work where her willingness to expose and share her own story helps people give voice to their own personal human drama. Out of this comes Palmer’s natural sense of dialogue and performance and her ability to capture spontaneity through great casting choices and direction. Palmer’s directing style is emotional, visual storytelling, dialogue and kids with a touch of subtle, dry humor. Her growing body of work naturally attracts pharmaceutical and healthcare related projects as well as many others. Palmer believes strongly that mentoring and sharing information is essential to the growth of a creative economy. This blog was born out of that belief. Contact Palmer at palmer@redmaiden.tv
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