{"id":77833,"date":"2016-06-30T08:45:35","date_gmt":"2016-06-30T13:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=77833"},"modified":"2016-09-13T14:02:51","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:02:51","slug":"first-video-production-assistant-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/first-video-production-assistant-job\/","title":{"rendered":"The Right Gear for Your First Production Assistant Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"having-the-right-gear-for-your-first-production-assistant-gig-will-not-only-benefit-your-reputation-on-set-but-also-guarantee-work-in-the-future\" class=\"p1\"><b>Having the right gear\u00a0for your first production assistant gig will not only benefit your reputation on set, but also guarantee work in the future.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><em>Top image via <a title=\"Shutterstock\" href=\"The%20Right Gear for Your First Production Assistant Job\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">No matter where your media-related career begins, at some point filling the role of <b>production assistant<\/b> is almost inevitable. The good news is that these jobs eventually lead to more gigs where you&#8217;ll have ample opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Being adequately prepared for your first role as <b>production assistant<\/b>\u00a0and having the necessary gear is vital to satisfying the production&#8217;s goals and your own future career opportunities. Here are some suggested items to consider purchasing beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gaffer-tape-18\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Gaffer Tape:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pro-Gaffers-Widths-Variable-Lengths\/dp\/B004PX4ZBS\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$18<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78148\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg\" alt=\"gaffer\" width=\"755\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=359,190 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/gaffer.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Gaffer tape is truly an <a title=\"Gaff tape\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/7-creative-things-gaff-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">indispensable tool<\/a>. No matter the type of production you\u2019re working on, <a title=\"Gaffers Tape\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gaffers-Tape-widths-colors-available\/dp\/B001LQNUT0\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">gaffer tape<\/a> will be needed. With all the <a title=\"Managing Cords on set\" href=\"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/production-tips-6-ways-to-manage-cords-on-set\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">cords<\/a>\u00a0and markers that go into big shoots, tape is a necessity that isn&#8217;t always readily available in the moment. Having the means to help the key grip or your fellow <b>production assistant<\/b> on the spot is beneficial for you and everyone working.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tool-pouch-16\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Tool Pouch:\u00a0<a title=\"Pouches\" href=\"http:\/\/setwear.com\/collections\/pouches\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">$16<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78002\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg\" alt=\"Production heat\" width=\"755\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=300,162 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=277,150 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=359,194 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=543,293 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=560,303 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Production-heat1.jpg?resize=150,81 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"PA Set\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;language=en&amp;ref_site=photo&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;use_local_boost=1&amp;autocomplete_id=&amp;search_tracking_id=Axg3eypXkB3wlqdJ_JDOMg&amp;searchterm=production+assistant+&amp;show_color_wheel=1&amp;orient=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;media_type=images&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;color=\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A standard small <strong>tool pouch<\/strong> that can be worn on your belt is not only cheap, but tells others on set that you&#8217;re prepared for the job. What goes in the pouch? I recommend keeping a flashlight, vice grips, and a small pocket knife. You can even buy an<strong> all-purpose tool and tool pouch<\/strong> on <a title=\"All Purpose Tool\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gelindo-Premium-Pocket-Multitool-Sheath\/dp\/B00Z7CQT38\/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466607086&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=multi+tool\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0for less than $20.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dress-for-the-weather-30-100\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Dress for the Weather:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$30-$100<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78153\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting in the Rain\" width=\"755\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=300,179 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=277,165 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=359,214 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=543,324 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=560,334 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Shooting-in-the-Rain.jpg?resize=150,89 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"Shutterstock\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pic-260720834\/stock-photo-professional-photographer-gale-storm-clouds.html?src=hWJQPcs7lVazUN_meNyRJw-1-8\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Always keep a rain jacket on standby.<\/strong> Being outside for twelve hours a day, six days a week, you\u2019re bound to run into foul weather at some point. The rain will pass, and production will pick back up \u2014 and you can\u2019t beat being dry for the rest of the shoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hiking-waterproof-shoes-50-100\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Hiking\/Waterproof Shoes:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$50-$100<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78001\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Boots\" width=\"755\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=300,168 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=270,150 270w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=277,155 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=359,201 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=543,304 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=560,314 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hiking-Boots1.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"PA Boots\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;language=en&amp;ref_site=photo&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;use_local_boost=1&amp;autocomplete_id=&amp;search_tracking_id=VMQbgRimx1qRgFqfdWavUQ&amp;searchterm=hiking%20boots&amp;show_color_wheel=1&amp;orient=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;media_type=images&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;color=&amp;page=1&amp;inline=84927862\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Not only is the landscape unpredictable, but as a <b>production assistant<\/b> you&#8217;ll need to be able to go anywhere, at any point. All-purpose hiking boots\u00a0simply are perfect when\u00a0it&#8217;s time to\u00a0trudge through mud. And you <em>will<\/em> be trudging through mud.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"work-gloves-20\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Work Gloves:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/setwear.com\/collections\/gloves\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$20<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Due to the unpredictability and vague nature of being a <b>production assistant<\/b>, you never really know what you\u2019ll be asked to do on set. Having a pair of <strong>all-purpose work gloves<\/strong> can help you maintain a solid grip and protect your hands when heavy lifting is required.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ear-piece-13\" class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Ear Piece:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00838DCCO\/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687582&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B008YX40TC&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=SM1XH9E2H0PFGRZ1CTEF\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">$13<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78000\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg\" alt=\"WALKIE GUY\" width=\"755\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=359,191 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/WALKIE-GUY.jpg?resize=150,80 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via <a title=\"PA Walkie\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/cat.mhtml?lang=en&amp;language=en&amp;ref_site=photo&amp;search_source=search_form&amp;version=llv1&amp;anyorall=all&amp;safesearch=1&amp;use_local_boost=1&amp;autocomplete_id=&amp;search_tracking_id=FgKJKOCKLtM7SaYr3Nqh4w&amp;searchterm=walkie%20talkie&amp;show_color_wheel=1&amp;orient=&amp;commercial_ok=&amp;media_type=images&amp;search_cat=&amp;searchtermx=&amp;photographer_name=&amp;people_gender=&amp;people_age=&amp;people_ethnicity=&amp;people_number=&amp;color=&amp;page=1&amp;inline=311311064\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most productions will provide the necessary communication tools like walkies and earpieces. However, if certain equipment fails to work, having a backup (or an <a title=\"Ear Piece\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HDE-Discreet-Acoustic-Microphone-Compatible\/dp\/B00838DCCO\/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466605782&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=walkie+talkie+ear+piece\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">extra set<\/a>\u00a0for a fellow PA in need) will only help the production \u2014 and your reputation.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sun-protection-25\" class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Sun Protection: <a title=\"Seirus Hats\" href=\"https:\/\/seirus.com\/sun-protection\/hats\/sun-hats\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">$25<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78149\" src=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg\" alt=\"sun hat\" width=\"755\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=359,190 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/sun-hat.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><em>Image via<a title=\"Contractor Supply\" href=\"http:\/\/www.contractorsupplymagazine.com\/pages\/Spre\/Seirus-Sun-Thing-and-Quick-Shade-Hats.php?category=37\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Contractor Supply Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Having personally experienced being on set in mid-July in the middle of Louisiana for fifteen hours straight, I can assure you \u2014 the sun is your enemy. On top of making sure you\u2019re covered in sunscreen, a hat is strongly recommended to keep the rays at bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bonus-helpful-hint\" class=\"p3\"><b>Bonus: Helpful Hint<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Never sit down. <strong>Directors and producers are always watching.<\/strong> Demonstrating why they hired you can only benefit you in the long run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Being a <strong>production<\/strong> <strong>assistant<\/strong> is a great way to start on your path to success in the film industry. Hopefully some of these options will help you down the line on an intense shoot. The hours are rough, the pay is little, but being on set and contributing in any way possible is <strong>worth the pain<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Have any crazy PA stories?<\/strong> Let us know in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having the right gear for your first production assistant gig will not only benefit your reputation on set, but also guarantee work in the 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