I. THE PEOPLE
Production Department
Unit Production Manager
Assistant Directors
Production Assistants
Key PA
1st Team PA
Background PA
Walkie PA
DGA/Paperwork PA
Paperwork Survival Guide
Additional PAs
Working Crews
Hair/Makeup & Wardrobe
Locations
Props
Sound
Camera
Grip & Electric
Scenic
Set Dressing
Script Supervisor
Craft Services
Transportation
The Production Office
Production Office Coordinator
Asst. Production Office Coordinator
Production Secretary
Office PAs
A Day in the Life
II.THE ON SET EXPERIENCE
Working On Set
The Rehearsal Process
Walkie Etiquette
Lock Ups
Interacting With Talent
Photo Shoots
Moving Vehicles
Types of Work Days
III. THE PAPERWORK
The Callsheet
The Production Report
Schedule
Timecards
Petty Cash
IV. TIPS AND THINGS TO KNOW
Things to know before you get to set
Prep
How to Read a Script
Things to Know On Set
Equipment & Gear
Camera Shots
The Trucks
Cappuccino vs. Lattes
Gambling on Set
V. HOW TO GET A JOB
Types of Jobs
PA Rates & Perks
Resume
Getting a Job
The PA Ladder
Wrapping Up
Appendices A-D
