Moeroa Hobbs

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The First Assistant Director (1st AD) is the director's right-hand person, responsible for managing the logistics and ensuring the smooth running of the set, including scheduling, preparing call sheets, and coordinating with crew and cast.

To succeed as an assistant director, you need leadership, communication, problem-solving, organization, creativity, and adaptability skills to manage teams, coordinate projects, and navigate diverse challenges effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Scheduling and Planning:

• Creating and managing the shooting schedule:

The 1st AD works closely with the director and other department heads to develop a realistic and efficient shooting schedule.

• Preparing daily call sheets:

These sheets provide cast and crew with essential information about the day's shoot, including location, scene numbers, and contact information.

• Tracking progress against the schedule:

They monitor the daily progress of filming and ensure that the schedule is being adhered to.

Set Management:

• Coordinating with department heads: The 1st AD acts as a liaison between the director and various departments, ensuring everyone is on the same page and working efficiently.
• Maintaining order on set:

They are responsible for ensuring a safe and organized working environment.

• Managing logistics:

This includes arranging transportation, catering, and other necessary resources.

Communication and Leadership:

• Leading the crew: The 1st AD is a leader on set, responsible for motivating and guiding the crew.
• Communicating effectively:

They need strong communication skills to convey information clearly and efficiently to all members of the crew.

• Problem-solving: They are often called upon to solve problems that arise on set.

Other Duties:

• Checking cast and crew: They ensure that everyone is present and accounted for on set.
• Taking care of the health and safety of the crew: They are responsible for ensuring that the set is a safe working environment.
• Assisting the director: Support the director in any way possible, from pre-production to post-production.

FLOOR MANAGER

A studio floor manager's responsibilities encompass overseeing all aspects of the studio floor during live or recorded programs, including equipment setup, cueing talent, and ensuring smooth execution, while also acting as a liaison between the control room and the studio staff.

Key Responsibilities:

During Program Preparation and Rehearsals:

• Planning and Preparation: Helping plan and prepare the program, including setting up equipment like screens, chairs, props, microphones and technical gear.
• Equipment Supervision: Supervising the setup and ensuring the proper functioning of all equipment.
• Sound and Lighting Checks: Running sound and lighting checks to ensure equipment is working properly.
• Rehearsals: Rehearsing live shows with the director, presenters, guests, and crew to ensure everyone knows their roles.
• Liaison: Acting as a liaison between the producer and director and relaying instructions between the control room and studio staff.
• Guest Assistance: Assisting any guests on the show.
• Health and Safety: Checking on health and safety requirements for all crew and guests
• On Air: Responsible for making sure the show flows accordingly while live