Standard Operating Procedures Producer’s Craft Spring 2009

Before The Shoot Survey Survey Pre-production meeting Pre-production meeting Contact list Contact list Call sheets Call sheets Petty cash Petty cash Releases Releases Deal Memos with crew Deal Memos with crew Time Cards (SAG, AFTRA, IATSE) Time Cards (SAG, AFTRA, IATSE) Permits and/or Insurance Certificates Permits and/or Insurance Certificates

Survey or Location Scout On the West Coast, this is called a “tech scout.” On the West Coast, this is called a “tech scout.” Look around the location and double check sightlines Look around the location and double check sightlines Make sure you have relevant releases, etc. Make sure you have relevant releases, etc. Identify any specialized equipment or lighting you need to use. Identify any specialized equipment or lighting you need to use. Examine and identify any potential health and safety issues. Examine and identify any potential health and safety issues. Crowd control. Crowd control. Cable runs Cable runs Check the position of the sun and lighting conditions. Check the position of the sun and lighting conditions. Check power supply and availability. Check power supply and availability. Check for potential noise problems. Check for potential noise problems. Traffic noise Traffic noise Nearby construction, landscapers, motorcycle clubs, etc Nearby construction, landscapers, motorcycle clubs, etc Are you on a main flight path Are you on a main flight path Arrange car and truck parking, access, loading, security. Arrange car and truck parking, access, loading, security. Check your arrival times to make sure someone is there or you are expected. Check your arrival times to make sure someone is there or you are expected.

Call Sheets Call Sheets hold all the information crew members need for each day of a shoot. Call Sheets hold all the information crew members need for each day of a shoot. They should include, at the very least: They should include, at the very least: Who is expected to show up – cast and crew Who is expected to show up – cast and crew What time they are expected to show up What time they are expected to show up Contact numbers for everyone Contact numbers for everyone What is being shot and who (talent) is in each shot What is being shot and who (talent) is in each shot The time each setup is expected to begin and how long it will run The time each setup is expected to begin and how long it will run Equipment and effects Equipment and effects Maps and/or directions (preferably both) Maps and/or directions (preferably both)

Call Sheets

Producer’s Unit Executive Producer Executive Producer Producer Producer Associate Producer Associate Producer Assistant Producer Assistant Producer Line Producer Line Producer Production supervisor Production supervisor Production Manager Production Manager Unit Manager Unit Manager Production Coordinator Production Coordinator

Director’s Unit Director Director First Assistant Director (1 st AD) First Assistant Director (1 st AD) Second Assistant Director (2 nd AD) Second Assistant Director (2 nd AD) Production Assistant (PA) Production Assistant (PA) Script Supervisor Script Supervisor Stunt Coordinator Stunt Coordinator Second Unit Director Second Unit Director

Art Department Production designer Production designer Art director Art director Assistant art director Assistant art director Set designer Set designer Set decorator Set decorator Costume designer Costume designer Property master Property master Concept illustrator Concept illustrator Graphic designer Graphic designer

Sets & Props Set Decorator Set Decorator Buyer Buyer Lead Man Lead Man Swing gang (set crew) Swing gang (set crew) Set Dresser Set Dresser Prop Master Prop Master Props crew Props crew Props builder Props builder Armourer Armourer

Sets & Props Construction Coordinator Construction Coordinator Head Carpenter Head Carpenter Carpenters Carpenters Key Scenic Key Scenic Set painters Set painters Greensman Greensman

Hair & Make-up Make-up Artist Make-up Artist Special effects make-up Special effects make-up Hairdresser Hairdresser

Wardrobe Costume Designer Costume Designer Costume Supervisor Costume Supervisor Key Costumer Key Costumer Costume Standby Costume Standby Art Finisher Art Finisher Costume Buyer Costume Buyer Wardrobe Persons Wardrobe Persons

Camera Crew Director of Photography Director of Photography Camera Operator Camera Operator First Assistant Camera (1 st AC) First Assistant Camera (1 st AC) Focus Puller Focus Puller Second Assistant Camera (2 nd AC) Second Assistant Camera (2 nd AC) Loader Loader Camera PA (Intern) Camera PA (Intern) Digital Imaging Technician Digital Imaging Technician Steadicam Operator Steadicam Operator Motion Control Technician Motion Control Technician

Production Sound Production Sound Mixer/Recordist Production Sound Mixer/Recordist Boom Operator Boom Operator Utility Sound Technician Utility Sound Technician

Electrical & Grip Department Key Grip Key Grip Best Boy Best Boy 3 rd grip(s) 3 rd grip(s) Dolly Grip Dolly Grip Construction Grip Construction Grip Crane Operator Crane Operator Gaffer Gaffer Best Boy Best Boy 3rd Electric(s) 3rd Electric(s)

Editorial Editor Editor Assistant Editor(s) Assistant Editor(s) Dialog editor Dialog editor Sound effects editor Sound effects editor Colorist or Color Timer Colorist or Color Timer Negative Cutter (virtually obsolete) Negative Cutter (virtually obsolete) Visual Effects Supervisor Visual Effects Supervisor Compositors Compositors CGI artists CGI artists

Post-Production Sound/Music Sound Designer Sound Designer Sound effects editor Sound effects editor Re-recording mixer Re-recording mixer Music Supervisor Music Supervisor Composer Composer Foley Artist Foley Artist

Work Rules & Unions DGA – Directors Guild of America DGA – Directors Guild of America Film: Film: Director Director Unit Production Manager Unit Production Manager First Assistant Director First Assistant Director Second Assistant Director Second Assistant Director Tape: Tape: Associate Director Associate Director Stage Manager Stage Manager WGA – Writers Guild of America WGA – Writers Guild of America

Work Rules & Unions AFTRA – American Federation of Television & Radio Artists: represent television performers, announcers, newscasters, etc. AFTRA – American Federation of Television & Radio Artists: represent television performers, announcers, newscasters, etc. SAG – Screen Actors Guild SAG – Screen Actors Guild AEA – Actors Equity Association: represents American actors and stage managers working in professional theater AEA – Actors Equity Association: represents American actors and stage managers working in professional theater

Work Rules & Unions IBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IATSE – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the US IATSE – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the US DP and camera crew DP and camera crew Sound and sound crew Sound and sound crew Gaffer and electric Gaffer and electric Grip and grip crew Grip and grip crew Props and Special Effects Props and Special Effects Scenic Artists Scenic Artists Set Builders and Carpenters Set Builders and Carpenters Hair & Make-up Hair & Make-up Wardrobe Wardrobe Editor Editor NABET – National Association of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians NABET – National Association of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians AFM – American Federation of Musicians AFM – American Federation of Musicians Teamsters/Longshoremen Teamsters/Longshoremen

Set-Ups Clear the set Clear the set Camera move/lens change Camera move/lens change Lighting changes Lighting changes Reset flags & clear flares Reset flags & clear flares Adjust dolly track Adjust dolly track Props & sets Props & sets Make-up & hair Make-up & hair Adjust wardrobe Adjust wardrobe Return talent to set Return talent to set Rehearsal Rehearsal Check continuity Check continuity Final adjustments Final adjustments Shoot performance Shoot performance Do it again! Do it again!

How it Goes (The Official Way) DP lets 1 st AD know that everything is set. DP lets 1 st AD know that everything is set. 1 st AD confers with director. If ready 1 st AD confers with director. If ready 1 st AD calls “Roll Sound” 1 st AD calls “Roll Sound” When sound is rolling, mixer calls “Speed” When sound is rolling, mixer calls “Speed” 1 st AD calls “Roll Camera” 1 st AD calls “Roll Camera” When camera is rolling, operator calls “Speed” When camera is rolling, operator calls “Speed” 1 st AD call “Slate” 1 st AD call “Slate” 2 nd AC or clapper calls out scene info and claps slate (or electronic slate sync signal) 2 nd AC or clapper calls out scene info and claps slate (or electronic slate sync signal) 1 st AD or Director calls: Ready…and (pause a beat) Action! 1 st AD or Director calls: Ready…and (pause a beat) Action! When things are done, Director calls: Cut! When things are done, Director calls: Cut!