From the course: Virtual Apprentice: Being a Great Production Assistant (PA)
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Anticipate and be alert
From the course: Virtual Apprentice: Being a Great Production Assistant (PA)
Anticipate and be alert
- One of the cor roles of a production assistant is anticipating needs as they arise. This means you need to be alert and aware of what's happening around you. Here are ways that you can be alert. Make sure that colleagues don't repeat themselves. If you are, you aren't paying attention to what they're saying. Being alert means being ready at a moment's notice and able to do what's asked of you. It also shows discipline and willingness to be a team players. A great way to be prepared is to have a bat utility belt. Want to know what's in it? Go check out the video in chapter three called, Gear Up: Being Prepared for a Video Shoot. The best way to be alert is by putting your phone away. Having it out creates attention and image issues. You don't want to be known as the person who has their phone out all the time. People will know that you aren't aware of of your surroundings. It doesn't matter if the job is boring, put…
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