Film Production Overview

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Lesson One: Overview Of The Series

series content • organization

Lesson Two: Different Types Of Jobs

movies • commercials • corporate • sports

Lesson Three: Types Of Production Assistants

jobs • positions • assignments

• Different Types of Jobs

• Language of Production

• Sample Call Sheet Short

Course One - Module 2

It’s All About Attitude: Module 2 introduces why attitude is key to your success in the entertainment industry.

Lesson One: Attitude Part I

insider tips • 9 things • get noticed

Lesson Two: Attitude Part II

team player • overcoming mistakes

Lesson Three: Freelance Life

organization • management • life balance

Course One - Module 3

The Business Starts Up: Module 3 is about how to get your first client and get yourself into the game.

Lesson One: Resume And Work Experience

insider info • experience needed • stand-out

Lesson Two: How To Start And Build A Strong Client List

find clients • testimonials • find work

Lesson Three: First Step

first call • what to say • info you need

• Example Resumes

• Cold Call Script

• When You Get a Call for Work

Course 1 - Module 4

The Plan: This is all about the crew and we begin by looking at the Call Sheet.

Lesson One: The Call Sheet: What Is It?

north star • different styles • how to read one

Lesson Two: Who Are All These People?

crew • producers • roles

Lesson Three: Roll Call: Part I

crew • directors • DP • camera dept

Lesson Four: Roll Call: Part II

crew • gaffer • lighting dept

Lesson Five: Roll Call: Part III

crew • art • props • make-up • craft

• Example Call Sheet-Complicated

• Example Call Sheet-Medium

• Example Call Sheet-Short

• Example Call Sheet-Map

∙ Crew Roles—Production

∙ Crew Roles—Camera

∙ Crew Roles— Lighting, Grip, & Sound

Lesson One: The Set Is A Delicate Place

mistakes on set • testimonials • what not to do

Lesson Two: The Biggest Complaints Of PA’s

PA’s tell it • complaint dept

Lesson Three: Client Etiquette

things to avoid • client manners • how to handle