8 Production Hacks for a 2nd AD Shooting on Location
So you’ve done everything you can think of to prep during pre-production. You now find yourself on set. Here are 8 production hacks for a 2nd AD to put into…
How Call Sheets are Approved on Short Form, Music Videos, and Commercials
Call sheet formats can vary dramatically depending on the type of project (documentary, narrative, still, commercial, live etc.). We talked to two 1st ADs about their process of creating call…
13 Ways You Can Become a Better 1st AD
Assistant Directors (the 1st AD) are one of the most valuable crew members on any production. Your 1st AD is responsible for on-set communication, department coordination, maintaining the shooting schedule,…
11 Ways to Become a Better Producer or Director on Set
Successfully running a film set requires very specific leadership skills. Vince Duque, 1st Assistant Director to projects like “House” and “Battle Creek” shares 11 Leadership Principles he learned in the…
4 Tips To Wrap Your Film Production On Time
As a 1st Assistant Director, it’s your responsibility on set to make sure the production doesn’t fall too far behind schedule. In this article we explore best practices to help you wrap on…
3 Ways To Work With Difficult Talent and Crew On Set
Production is not for the faint of heart. Long hours, physical strain, and emotional exhaustion are part of the job. Stress can bring out the worst in people, and when…
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