1st AD Responsibilities (D1)

On Set

FIRST HALF OF THE DAY

  • The Pre-Pro crew (PR, DR, PD, DP, 1D, 2D, SS) will have 2 hours at the start of the morning to prepare for the day, including set decoration, shot designing, etc.
  • During this time, go over the script and the Setup Schedule with the Producer.
  • When the rest of the crew arrives, have a Safety Meeting with the entire crew. Complete the Safety Meeting Report and have a Shop Steward (GF or SS) sign it to verify it was completed.
  • Run the Tech Scout, reviewing with the crew which scenes will be filmed in each set. Be ready to answer any questions the crew may have.
  • Run the Production Meeting by reading the action of the script, making sure crewmembers’ questions are answered.
  • Get a walkie from the 2nd AD, then go stand where the first set will be and stay there. Radio 2nd AD to bring you whatever you need.
  • Oversee the staging and filming of second unit photography.

LUNCH

  • When it is time for lunch, release the cast & crew for lunch.
  • Make sure lunch does not exceed one hour.

SECOND HALF OF THE DAY

  • Run through the 1st AD Set Procedure for principal photography: Block, New Deal, Build, Rehearse, Shoot
  • Manage the time on the set by keeping up with the Setup Schedule. Adjust schedule as needed.
  • Look ahead to next set-ups and make sure departments are prepared and working ahead.

End of day: