The production crew are the footsoldiers of motion picture production, and nowhere is their job better explained than in this competent and comprehensive work. -- Los Angeles Herald Examiner. The Assistant Director and the Production Manager are essential elements in the smooth operation and successful completion of any film. They oversee and regulate the ever-shifting, day-to-day production activities. This in-depth and thorough study is a must-read for all who contemplate working in these jobs, as well as for all students of film directing and production. Includes detailed, practical discussions of cost reporting, script breakdown, production boards, scheduling, production reports, and much more. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.