Music Video PA/Craft/Gaffer

Looking ahead at the Music Video project there are definitely going to be a lot collaborations and mutual efforts (both hectic and fun) between all of us, so it’s essential that we each key in on our respective roles and go forth with our tasks and fulfill them as best we can.

My own role in the project is split between PA/Craft and Gaffer. So while keeping up and working with lighting, it will also be important that I’m always available, as a PA, to lend a hand at a moment’s notice. And while it is low on the tier on intensive work, I believe that PAs are a vital component to a successful set; as there will always be need to run and do some unexpected task, provide assistance to the lighting, the DP, or even just to provide the crew with morale, in knowing that there’s an extra hand always ready to help.

Craft service is also an underappreciated role during production. I can recollect my own experiences of a long day on set. And those sets that had a nice spread well-needed snacks definitely provided a little boost of morale for the crew. Whereas those long days on set with little to no food to offer a boost of energy or even a brief distraction from the set madness, caused the crew to feel sluggish and more frustrated. Keeping that in mind I’ll also make sure to fulfill this role, and keep the crew happy throughout our long hours of working together.


These three roles may have simple elements to them, but each provides that extra bit of help and support that will help carry through this project as a group. 

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