Producing Animation 3e by Winder Catherine; Dowlatabadi Zahra; Miller-Zarneke Tracey

Author:Winder, Catherine; Dowlatabadi, Zahra; Miller-Zarneke, Tracey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Production Assistant (PA)

The job of the PA is to support the various members of the production team including the producer, director, coordinator, or APM/PDM and the artists. While it is an entry-level role, its importance can’t be overstated. S/he must make sure that all materials including assets and files are properly labeled, circulated for review and approval, moved forward to the appropriate department(s) and backed up for security. If a production creates physical materials, the PA’s duties include labeling, pasting-up artwork, copying, and filing hard copies. S/he is also responsible for aiding the coordinator or APM/PDM in tracking the status of the artwork and assets. They may also take and track notes from review sessions. Once the project is close to completion, PAs assist other members of the production team in archiving the material. Diligent and conscientious handling of notes and artwork is a requirement for the PA at all stages of production.

Figure 7.3

Sample crew organizational chart for CG series production.

Aside from focusing on the artwork, the PA takes on any other tasks that may need administrative support. Should the artists require reference materials such as books or images from another shot for reference, it is the PA’s responsibility to find them. When new artwork is created or a design revised, the PA makes sure that all applicable artists are up-to-date and can access the material. They check that any supplies ranging from materials needed by artists to office and kitchen items are available and reordered as necessary. They are often asked to bring in food for departmental meetings or for crewmembers working overtime.

While some of the tasks may seem small in scope, the PA has the opportunity of working on many facets of production, providing him/her with a unique learning experience that is excellent training for a future producer.

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