CHAPTER ONE Pre-production

Quiz 1. Name three reasons producers would choose your town to film a movie:

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2. What is the importance of a camera test?

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3. As a PA, you can expect to earn: a. $75-$150/day b. $250-$350/day c. $50/hr. d. Health benefits and a 401K 4. A technical crew survey allows for crew members to learn from the Director & D.O.P. What scenes will be filmed at each location, and what equipment will be required on the day of filming

TRUE FALSE

5. True or False: Producers always import PA's from Los Angeles or New York:

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER TWO Production

Quiz 1. Name three crew positions that remain primarily within the production office during filming:

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2. What is the difference between a Gaffer and a Key Grip?

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3. Who is responsible for locating picture vehicles for on screen? a. Executive Producer b. Picture Car Coordinator c. Transportation Driver d. Production Manager 4. ‘Continuity’ is a Script Supervisor’s term used to: a. Keep track of the craft service food b. Keep track of the crew members' paychecks c. Keep track of maps and call sheets d. Keep track of the elements playing in a scene 5. A Production Coordinator spends most of his/her day on the set and away from the office.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER THREE The Director's Team

Quiz 1. What are the three main positions on the Director's team? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2. Why is it important to tell the Costume Department when an actor is being 'wired'? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. Qualifications required to be a PA are: a. College degree in Film or Cinema Studies b. Dependable car, cell phone, and attitude c. A rich uncle d. A 35mm camera 4. What is the proper etiquette when working with famous actors? a. No autographs b. No photographs c. Stand out of their eye-line during the performance d. All of the above 5. When working as a PA, making yourself available to travel outside of your local area to work will increase your chances of being hired:

TRUE or FALSE

CHAPTER FOUR Your First Day on a Film Set

Quiz 1. When the camera is rolling, what should you do in regards to an actor's eye-line? _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 2. List three do's and three don't when working on a film set: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. At ‘Wrap!’ it is OK to: a. Run over to the lead actor's trailer and ask for an autograph b. Pull out a case of beer and crack a few cold ones c. Load up your backpack with the remaining food at the craft services table d. Grab a call sheet and check out with your department head 4. The appropriate attire for working on a film set is: a. Midriff-bearing tee-shirt and cut-off shorts b. High heels and a skirt in case you get discovered c. Comfortable clothing in layers, with closed-toe shoes d. Bright colors so your boss can pick you out of a crowd 5. When filming in residential areas, the production company has essentially 'bought' the neighborhood. Therefore, it is okay to sit on anyone's lawn and smoke your cigarette.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER FIVE Walkie-Talkies

Quiz

1. If you wish to relay a story about the person you met at the bar last night to your fellow crew member, how might you do this on the Walkie?

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. Explain the importance of “two-ears” and eavesdropping when using

the Walkie on a film set: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. If someone asks you, “What’s your 20?” and you are in the

washroom, how should you respond? a. “I’m in the can.” b. I’m dropping the kids off at the pool.” c. “I’m 10/100.” d. “I’m in a small hollow room.”

4. If someone informs you that you are “cueing,” what does this mean?

a. You are playing a game of pool b. Your headset is dislodged, and the world can hear you chewing your gum. c. You are “hanging low and cool, man.” d. Your fly is open.

5. Channel One is used universally as the 1st AD/SET channel. In other

words, the main line for communication of information from the Set transpires on this channel.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER SIX Other PA Jobs

Quiz

1. What are three duties you may be expected to know how to perform as an Office PA?

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Locations PA during Pre-Production? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. As an office PA, what types of duties will make you unforgettable?

a. Create a binder of all the local restaurant that cater b. Know when to distribute the lunch menu to the crew c. Always get a receipt d. All of the above

4. As a Video Village PA, what skills are essential?

a. Knowing how and when to cue the actors for the Director on the Walkie b. Smoking c. Drinking coffee d. Sitting in the Directors chair

5. As a Extras Wrangler, it is a good idea to read the scene to them

before brining them to the set.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER SEVEN Script Breakdown

Quiz

For this chapter’s quiz, practice breaking down the scene with the appropriate highlighters, pens, and a ruler.

22 INT. OLD WAREHOUSE BUILDING, APT #9, LIVING ROOM – NIGHT 22 A moth flutters against the glow of a lamp. In a large living room littered with taped cardboard boxes, garlands hang from the walls and a decorated tree reveals it’s Christmas Eve. An old record player bleats out a carol from its speakers. JILL, a small girl of seven, is about to open a large box wrapped in colorful paper. Inside, something shakes.

JILL It’s moving! What is it?

ROBERT

Open up, you’ll see.

ROBERT is a tired-looking man in his 40’s. Wearily, he observes his daughter tear open the parcel. With wide eyes and a smile, she discovers a tiny cat within.

JILL He’s so cute!

ROBERT

He’ll watch over you at night...

Robert smiles as Jill scoops up the cat, holds it tight against her body and gives it a big kiss. The animal smells her, and licks her face. She bursts out laughing. Robert’s eager to celebrate. He turns down the record player upon hearing carolers outside.

CHAPTER EIGHT Production Paperwork

Quiz

1. Name three items you’d find on a Call Sheet, but NOT on a Shooting Schedule.

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2. What importance is the Production Report to the company? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. A Prep Schedule is generated by the:

a. 1st Assistant Director b. 2nd Assistant Director c. Craft Service person d. Transportation Captain

4. In determining how and when to book hotel rooms and flights, a

Production Coordinator would refer to the:

a. Trailer Breakdown b. Cast Day-Out-Of-Days c. Call Sheet d. Prep Schedule

5. You’ll find the weather information on a shooting schedule:

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER NINE Background Performers

Quiz

1. Which crew members do the Extras Wrangler need to coordinate closely with, and why? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. Explain “Extras processing” and why it’s essential: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. How does the Extras Wrangler inform the Extras of the actions required in each scene?

a. Whispers into each Extra’s ear b. Uses a bullhorn c. Reads the sides out loud to them d. Personally walks each Extra to the Director for stage instruction

4. Come having had means: a. You had a bad morning b. The Extra comes to set already having fed themselves c. Returning from a meeting d. There was an accident on the set

5. As an Extras Wrangler your job may include choreographing the Extras’ movement on-set.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER TEN Film Set Safety

Quiz

1. Why might a 1st AD schedule stunt sequences and SFX sequences at the beginning of the day?

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. What types of concerns would a Producer address before allowing a

film crew to film in a pond, river, or lake? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. If the power surges in the make-up trailer, who should be notified?

a. The medic b. The Gaffer c. The Genny Operator d. The craft service assistant

4. Circle the two types of cranes used on a film set:

a. Whooping Crane b. Lift Crane c. Camera Crane d. Java Crane

5. True or False: It is the job of the transportation department to ensure

portal heaters are available when a crew is working outside:

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER ELEVEN Guild, Union and Accounting

Quiz

1. Name four organizations which care for workers’ welfare: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. What is a meal penalty violation (MPV)? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. An electrician and a grip both belong to which labor organization:

a. Writers Guild of America (WGA) b. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) c. Director’s Guild of America (DGA) d. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)

4. If a Makeup artist has a 10-hour turnaround and is wrapped at 24:00,

what time can he/she be due back to work without incurring a forced call? a. 08:00 b. 10:00 c. 06:00 d. 11:00

5. Petty cash receipts must be individually taped to a letter size paper.

TRUE FALSE

CHAPTER TWELVE Film Friendly Résumé

Quiz 1. List three sources one might contact to find the productions currently filming or will be filming in your community. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 2. What are two very important pieces of equipment one must have in order to be a working Production Assistant? ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 3. Which of the following skills might a Producer raise an eyebrow at if seen on your résumé? a. Heavy equipment operator b. Cook c. Medic d. All of the above 4. Where might you look for information about productions coming to your area? a. Local film commission b. Local trades c. Trade papers from Los Angeles and Toronto d. All of the above 5. If a production comes to town, you should only call them once, then wait by the phone for them to discover you.

TRUE FALSE