Standard Operating ProceduresStandard Operating Procedures

Producer’s CraftProducer’s CraftSpring 2009Spring 2009

Before The ShootBefore The Shoot

SurveySurvey Pre-production meetingPre-production meeting Contact listContact list Call sheetsCall sheets Petty cashPetty cash ReleasesReleases Deal Memos with crewDeal Memos with crew Time Cards (SAG, AFTRA, IATSE)Time Cards (SAG, AFTRA, IATSE) Permits and/or Insurance CertificatesPermits and/or Insurance Certificates

Survey or Location ScoutSurvey 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 sightlinesLook 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 runsCable 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 noiseTraffic noise Nearby construction, landscapers, motorcycle clubs, etcNearby construction, landscapers, motorcycle clubs, etc Are you on a main flight pathAre 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 Check your arrival times to make sure someone is there or you

are expected.are expected.

Call SheetsCall Sheets

Call Sheets hold all the information crew Call Sheets hold all the information crew members need for each day of a shoot. 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 crewWho is expected to show up – cast and crew What time they are expected to show upWhat time they are expected to show up Contact numbers for everyoneContact numbers for everyone What is being shot and who (talent) is in each What is being shot and who (talent) is in each

shot shot The time each setup is expected to begin and how The time each setup is expected to begin and how

long it will runlong it will run Equipment and effects Equipment and effects Maps and/or directions (preferably both)Maps and/or directions (preferably both)

Call SheetsCall Sheets

Producer’s UnitProducer’s Unit

Executive ProducerExecutive Producer ProducerProducer Associate ProducerAssociate Producer Assistant ProducerAssistant Producer Line ProducerLine Producer Production supervisorProduction supervisor Production ManagerProduction Manager Unit ManagerUnit Manager Production CoordinatorProduction Coordinator

Director’s UnitDirector’s Unit

DirectorDirector First Assistant Director (1First Assistant Director (1stst AD) AD) Second Assistant Director (2Second Assistant Director (2ndnd AD) AD) Production Assistant (PA)Production Assistant (PA) Script SupervisorScript Supervisor Stunt CoordinatorStunt Coordinator Second Unit DirectorSecond Unit Director

Art DepartmentArt Department

Production designerProduction designer Art directorArt director

Assistant art directorAssistant art director Set designerSet designer Set decoratorSet decorator Costume designerCostume designer Property masterProperty master Concept illustratorConcept illustrator Graphic designerGraphic designer

Sets & PropsSets & Props

Set DecoratorSet Decorator BuyerBuyer Lead ManLead Man

Swing gang (set crew)Swing gang (set crew)

Set DresserSet Dresser Prop MasterProp Master

Props crewProps crew Props builderProps builder ArmourerArmourer

Sets & PropsSets & Props

Construction CoordinatorConstruction Coordinator Head CarpenterHead Carpenter

CarpentersCarpenters Key ScenicKey Scenic

Set paintersSet painters GreensmanGreensman

Hair & Make-upHair & Make-up

Make-up ArtistMake-up Artist Special effects make-upSpecial effects make-up HairdresserHairdresser

WardrobeWardrobe

Costume DesignerCostume Designer Costume SupervisorCostume Supervisor Key CostumerKey Costumer Costume StandbyCostume Standby Art FinisherArt Finisher Costume BuyerCostume Buyer Wardrobe PersonsWardrobe Persons

Camera CrewCamera Crew

Director of PhotographyDirector of Photography Camera OperatorCamera Operator First Assistant Camera (1First Assistant Camera (1stst AC) AC)

Focus PullerFocus Puller

Second Assistant Camera (2Second Assistant Camera (2ndnd AC) AC) LoaderLoader

Camera PA (Intern)Camera PA (Intern) Digital Imaging TechnicianDigital Imaging Technician Steadicam OperatorSteadicam Operator Motion Control TechnicianMotion Control Technician

Production SoundProduction Sound

Production Sound Mixer/RecordistProduction Sound Mixer/Recordist Boom OperatorBoom Operator Utility Sound TechnicianUtility Sound Technician

Electrical & Grip DepartmentElectrical & Grip Department

Key GripKey Grip Best BoyBest Boy 33rdrd grip(s) grip(s)

Dolly GripDolly Grip Construction GripConstruction Grip Crane OperatorCrane Operator GafferGaffer

Best BoyBest Boy 3rd Electric(s)3rd Electric(s)

EditorialEditorial

EditorEditor Assistant Editor(s)Assistant Editor(s) Dialog editorDialog editor Sound effects editorSound effects editor

Colorist or Color TimerColorist or Color Timer Negative Cutter (virtually obsolete)Negative Cutter (virtually obsolete) Visual Effects SupervisorVisual Effects Supervisor

CompositorsCompositors CGI artistsCGI artists

Post-Production Sound/MusicPost-Production Sound/Music

Sound DesignerSound Designer Sound effects editorSound effects editor Re-recording mixerRe-recording mixer Music SupervisorMusic Supervisor ComposerComposer Foley ArtistFoley Artist

Work Rules & UnionsWork Rules & Unions

DGADGA – Directors Guild of America www.dga.org – Directors Guild of America www.dga.org 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

WGAWGA – Writers Guild of America www.wga.org – Writers Guild of America www.wga.org

Work Rules & UnionsWork Rules & Unions

AFTRAAFTRA – American Federation of – American Federation of Television & Radio Artists:Television & Radio Artists:represent television performers, represent television performers, announcers, newscasters, etc. announcers, newscasters, etc. www.aftra.org www.aftra.org

SAGSAG – Screen Actors Guild – Screen Actors Guild www.sag.org AEAAEA – Actors Equity Association: – Actors Equity Association:

represents American actors and stage represents American actors and stage managers working in professional theater managers working in professional theater www.actorsequity.org www.actorsequity.org

Work Rules & UnionsWork Rules & Unions IBEWIBEW – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers www.ibew.org IATSEIATSE – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Moving – International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Moving

Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the US www.iatse-intl.orgPicture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the US www.iatse-intl.org DP and camera crewDP and camera crew Sound and sound crewSound and sound crew Gaffer and electricGaffer and electric Grip and grip crewGrip and grip crew Props and Special EffectsProps and Special Effects Scenic ArtistsScenic Artists Set Builders and CarpentersSet Builders and Carpenters Hair & Make-upHair & Make-up WardrobeWardrobe Editor Editor

NABET NABET –– National Association of Broadcast Engineers & TechniciansNational Association of Broadcast Engineers & Technicians AFMAFM – American Federation of Musicians www.afm.org – American Federation of Musicians www.afm.org Teamsters/LongshoremenTeamsters/Longshoremen

Set-UpsSet-Ups Clear the setClear the set Camera move/lens changeCamera move/lens change Lighting changesLighting changes Reset flags & clear flaresReset flags & clear flares Adjust dolly trackAdjust dolly track Props & setsProps & sets Make-up & hairMake-up & hair Adjust wardrobeAdjust wardrobe Return talent to setReturn talent to set RehearsalRehearsal Check continuityCheck continuity Final adjustmentsFinal adjustments Shoot performanceShoot performance Do it again!Do it again!

How it Goes (The Official Way)How it Goes (The Official Way)

DP lets 1DP lets 1stst AD know that everything is set. AD know that everything is set. 11stst AD confers with director. If ready AD confers with director. If ready 11stst AD calls “Roll Sound” AD calls “Roll Sound”

When sound is rolling, mixer calls “Speed”When sound is rolling, mixer calls “Speed” 11stst AD calls “Roll Camera” AD calls “Roll Camera”

When camera is rolling, operator calls “Speed”When camera is rolling, operator calls “Speed” 11stst AD call “Slate” AD call “Slate”

22ndnd AC or clapper calls out scene info and claps slate AC or clapper calls out scene info and claps slate (or electronic slate sync signal)(or electronic slate sync signal)

11stst AD or Director calls: Ready…and (pause a AD or Director calls: Ready…and (pause a beat) Action!beat) Action!

When things are done, Director calls: Cut!When things are done, Director calls: Cut!