You know how to act.
But do you know how to navigate the set?

Being a day player on a major film or television production is a particular professional skill.

You arrive in an established production, often knowing very little about how the day will work.
Nevertheless, you are expected to understand the protocol,
fit into the team and behave professionally from the moment you arrive.

The book
On Set for One Day – Being a Day Player
outlines a practical roadmap to behaving professionally
as a day player on a major film or television set.

What to expect.
What is expected of you.
How to deal with the hierarchy.
How to respond to direction.
How to make your work useful to the editor.