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Contents

• Introduction Introduction

  • Want to be a great production assistant (PA)?

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  • Why starting as a production assistant makes sense

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• 1. Job Overview 1. Job Overview

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    What does a production assistant do?

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    How to find work as a PA

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    What can a PA expect to be paid?

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    Additional entry-level jobs to consider

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    Freelance or staff?

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• 2. Essential Knowledge before a Shoot 2. Essential Knowledge before a Shoot

  • Key personnel you'll work with

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    Essential production terminology

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    Being organized for a video shoot

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    Be aware of pre-shoot tasks

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• 3. Day-of-Shoot Strategies 3. Day-of-Shoot Strategies

  • Being dressed appropriately for a video shoot

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    Being responsive during a video shoot

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    Gear up: Being prepared for a video shoot

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    On time means being early to the shoot

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• 4. How to Succeed on a Crew 4. How to Succeed on a Crew

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    Be a team player

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    Know the hierarchy

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    Anticipate and be alert

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    Be a positive member

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    What do you do when everything seems to go wrong?

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• 5. Technical Tasks 5. Technical Tasks

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    Slate production takes

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    How to safely move equipment

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• 6. After a Shoot 6. After a Shoot

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    You may be the last to leave

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    Invoice immediately

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  • Think before posting

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• 7. Business Tips 7. Business Tips

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    Ask for feedback

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    Get support services or training

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    Keep your résumé and references updated

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• Closing Advice Closing Advice

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    How to succeed and keep learning

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