AD by Rebecca Brinson

1. As an AD, he makes sure that everything on set is running properly. He keeps things moving on schedule and making sure the schedule will be kept even if the director doesn't have everything he wants. Mainly he is the eyes and ears of the producer on set, keeping things rolling. He makes sure that the actors and crew aren't working over time because of the huge financial penalties that that will have. He also makes sure that the schedule is sent out for the next day at the end of the night.

2. He got started by helping out friends that were in the business. He also used class opportunities and helped work on films through school. His first film that he helped with was through the university he attended, but he was the 2nd AD for that.

3. You want to be sure of the logistics so you can relay them back to them. Be sure to let them know what all is involved. You'll typically have a director or a producer that's more on your side but you must refer to the higher authority over you.

4. His advice mainly was to buckle your pride. He said not to have any pride issues with whatever little task that you're doing. Often times its hard starting out because you feel like you have all the skills but that you're not able to use them. Sometimes you'll be working under people you don't respect and those are the hardest times to not be prideful. His other advice was to make friends in the business and to network.