Action! : establishing your career in film & television production / by Sandra R. Gordon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gordon, Sandra R. (Sandra Rae)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Production and direction--Vocational guidance--United States.

Motion pictures.

Television--Production and direction--Vocational guidance--United States.

Television.

Television--Production and direction--Vocational guidance.

Television--Production and direction.

Motion pictures--Production and direction--Vocational guidance.

Motion pictures--Production and direction.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Applause Theatre & Cinema Books ; Milwaukee, WI : Sales & distribution [in] North America [by] Hal Leonard Corp., [2002]

Summary:

How-to-book on a career in film & television.

Contents:

Foreword: A Note From the Author vii

Section I Being Ahead of the Game 1

Chapter 1 The Biz

An Insider Look 3

The Low-Down 4

Glamour

The #1 Myth 5

Getting Down & Dirty 5

Inquiring Minds 6

Chapter 2 The Goal

Paving a Path to the Future 9

Planning Ahead 9

Questions to Ask Yourself 10

Assessing Your Interests 10

School Subjects 11

Art and Design 11

Cooking and Service Industry 11

Technology-Related 11

Fashion 11

Chapter 3 The Undergraduate

Making Your College Experience Work For You 13

High School 14

University 14

Choosing a Major 15

Options 15

Extracurricular Activities 17

Chapter 4 The Internship

Spending Your Free Time Wisely 21

What is an Internship? 21

Volunteer 22

Factors 22

How to Find an Internship 23

Dressing for the Role 25

Intern Tips 26

Company Representative 26

Never Complain 27

Keeping Busy 28

Networking 30

Section II The Real World 31

Chapter 5 The Crew

Getting to Know Your Job Options 33

Job Options 34

Chapter 6 The Hierarchy

"Above the Line" and "Below the Line" 35

Executive Producer 35

Producer 36

Unit Production Manager (UPM) 36

Director 36

Chapter 7 The Production Department

The Heart of the Production 37

Assistant Directors (ADs) 37

Script Supervisor 39

Production Office Coordinator (POC) 40

Assistant Production Office Coordinator (APOC) 41

Production Secretary 41

Office Production Assistant (P.A.) 42

Set Production Assistant (P.A.) 43

Assistant to the Director 43

Parking Production Assistant (P.A.) 44

Assistant to the Producer 44

Chapter 8 The Accounting Department

Tracking the Money 45

Production Accountant 45

1st Assistant Accountant 46

2nd Assistant Accountant 46

Payroll 46

Accounting Clerk/Production Assistant (P.A.) 46

Chapter 9 The Look of the Scene

The Art, Property, Construction, and Paint Departments 49

Art Department 49

Production Designer 49

Art Director 49

Set Designer 50

Set Decorator 50

Lead Man 50

Buyer 51

Swing Gang (Set Dressers) 51

On Set Dresser 51

Art Department Coordinator 51

Art Department Production Assistant (P.A.) 53

Property Department 53

Greens 54

Animal Department 55

Construction Department 55

Construction Coordinator 55

Carpenters 56

Painters 56

Plaster Group 56

Laborers 56

Construction Auditor 57

Chapter 10 The Talent

Casting, Extras, and Stunts 59

Casting Department 59

Extras Casting 59

Extras Coordinator 60

Stunt Department 61

Stunt Coordinator 61

Chapter 11 The Food

Catering and Craft Service 63

Catering Department 63

Craft Service 63

Chapter 12 The Art of Technology

The Camera, Grip, Electric, Sound, & Video Assist Operators 67

Camera Department 67

Director of Photography (D.P.) 67

Camera Operator 68

1st Assistant Camera (1st A.C.) 68

2nd Assistant Camera (2nd A.C.) 69

Camera Loader 69

Camera Production Assistant (P.A.) 70

Electric Department 71

Gaffer 71

Best Boy Electric 71

Grip Department 72

Sound Department 74

Sound Mixer 74

Boom Operator 74

Utility Sound and Cable Person 75

Video Assist 75

Chapter 13 The Characters' Looks

Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe 77

Hair/Makeup Department 77

Wardrobe (Costume) Department 79

Chapter 14 The Where

Location and Transportation Departments 81

Location Department 81

Transportation Department 85

Transportation Coordinator 86

Transportation Captain 86

Chapter 15 The Rest of the Crew

Miscellaneous Trades 89

Set Medic 89

Publicity Department 89

Unit Publicist 89

Still Photographer 90

Special Effects 90

Studio Teacher 91

Chapter 16 The End of the Chain

The Post Production Department 93

Supervising Producer/Producer 94

Associate Producer (A.P.) 94

Post Production Coordinator 94

Editor 94

Assistant Editor 95

Post Production Assistant (P.A.) 95

Chapter 17 The First Step

Setting Goals 97

Life Decisions 97

Exercise in Imagination 98

Markets and Opportunities 98

Different Time Frame/Different Pace 99

Chapter 18 The Cities, Big and Small

Understanding Residential Location Options 101

New York 101

Chicago 103

Los Angeles 104

San Francisco 105

The South 106

Chapter 19 The Decision

Adjusting Your Life to Staying or Going 109

Family 109

Friends 110

Rushing 110

Money 110

Where to Start 111

What to Pack 112

Stress Management 113

House Hunting 113

Deciding to Stay 113

Couch Potato Syndrome 114

Chapter 20 The Production Resume

The Format They Don't Teach You in School 115

Generic Resume 116

Production Resume 116

Header 116

Body 117

Experience 118

Skills 122

Standing Out 124

Chapter 21 The First Step

How to Job Hunt For the First Time 125

The Reporter Method 126

Feature Film 127

Television 127

Starting the Search 129

Placing the Call 131

The Name Came 132

Small Talk 132

The Informational Interview 132

Write it Down 134

Broaden Your Scope 134

Film Commissions 134

Temping 135

Deferred Pay 136

Newspaper 137

Taking it to the Streets 137

The Information Highway 137

Sending Your Resume 138

Chapter 22 The Cover Letter

Selling Your Skills 139

How to Start 140

Your Story 141

The End 141

The Long Story, Short 142

Chapter 23 The Follow-Up

What to Do and How to Do it 143

The Follow-Up Call 144

Chapter 24 The Interview

Making a Lasting Impression 147

Research 147

Goals 148

What to Wear 149

Props 149

Time 149

Go for It! 150

Thank You 152

Section III On The Job 153

Chapter 25 The Work Ethic

Keeping the Job and Moving Up 155

The Rules 155

Office Notes 157

On-Set Protocol 158

Using Walkie-Talkies 164

Mentally Preparing 166

Multi-tasking 166

Follow Through 167

Communication 167

Be Prepared 167

Moving Up 168

Chapter 26 The End of the Line

What to Do When the Job Comes to an End 171

Family and Friends 172

Positive Attitude 173

Blow to the Ego 173

Chapter 27 The Next Job

Moving to a New Level 175

Networking 175

Notebook 175

Chapter 28 The Reassessment

Taking Another Look at Your Goals 177

Reflect 177

Chapter 29 The Conclusion

Positive Reinforcement 181

Celebrity 181

Intern 182

Location 182

Tools 183

Be Prepared 183

Job Hunting 183

On the Job 183

Goals 183

Attitude 184

Sample Cover Letter I 186

Sample Cover Letter II 187

Sample Cover Letter III 188

Internet Web Sites 189

Periodical Resources and Trade Magazines 190

United States Film Commissions and Film Offices 193.

ISBN:

1557835845

OCLC:

49860000