From the course: Creating a Short Film: 06 Working on Set

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Final thoughts

Final thoughts

- Well everybody, this is the end of our training series about working on a film set. Thank you so much for watching this training and sharing this journey with us. Of course we can't cover everything about working on set and they do things differently in different parts of the world. But what we've covered here are the almost universal basics on film sets throughout the world. And a lot of these concepts have been the same for decades. Film sets have a lot less stringent rules and oversight than standard workplaces. So it's extra important to be professional and follow these guidelines. I also recommend that you get a little experience with each crew position on a set. Even if you just have to volunteer for a weekend on a student film. Even if you just want to be a director, understanding what it feels like to have focus like a Scripts Supervisor or understanding what it feels like to be at the bottom of the ladder and be everyone's servant as the PA, understand the craft of lighting…

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