Jesse Aragon Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) So im a student at SDSU majoring in television, film, and New Media and have about a year left of school. As soon as I found this web site about a month ago it has provided me with a wealth of information and pointed me in the right direction. Currently I am reading camera assistant's manual by D. Elkins, Motion picture and Video lighting by Brown, and Cinematography 3rd.ed by K. Malkiewicz and D. Mullen. So I found a posting on craiglist for a PA job for a television pilot (seems to be professional) and they called me earlier so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what I should look out for, will I be needing anything, etc.? Also the person said it was from 7am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday, I wont be getting paid but I dont care I just want the experience. thanks Jesse Edited June 20, 2008 by Jesse Aragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck colburn Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 So im a student at SDSU majoring in television, film, and New Media and have about a year left of school. As soon as I found this web site about a month ago it has provided me with a wealth of information and pointed me in the right direction. Currently I am reading camera assistant's manual by D. Elkins, Motion picture and Video lighting by Brown, and Cinematography 3rd.ed by K. Malkiewicz and D. Mullen. So I found a posting on craiglist for a PA job for a television pilot (seems to be professional) and they called me earlier so I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what I should look out for, will I be needing anything, etc.? Also the person said it was from 7am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday, I wont be getting paid but I dont care I just want the experience. thanks Jesse PA for what? Camera, grip, craft services, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Aragon Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 PA for what? Camera, grip, craft services, etc. He didn't specify im guessing random jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Rosenbloom Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Check the weather to see what sort of clothes you might need - consider it something of a camping trip. Bring some work gloves. Bring an open mind, and a closed mouth. Seriously, there will be all sorts of moments when you could offer an opinion. Don't. Just chill out 'till you get your bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Haritan Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Get used to working 14-18 hours a day, so start waking up ealier and going to bed earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Fox Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I usually bring at least: gloves flashlight-comes in handy every time tape measure mini swiss army knife (with scissors)- also realllly useful small note pad- good for taking food orders & peoples contact info at the end of the day purell hand sanitizer- you never know sharpie water- a ton even if you don't use all that stuff, people will impressed if you look prepared this website with free handbook might be helpful: http://www.noendpress.com/caleb/edtech/index.php it's just good stuff to know in general be prepared to do something tedious for a long time, try not to be too discouraged by it good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Fox Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I know that was a waaaaay late response. perhaps for your future pa jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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