Read industry magazines and books to learn about your area. A basic knowledge of history and architecture is helpful. Join your school's radio or television station. They write press releases, arrange press conferences, and other media events. Take courses in related areas such as public relations, advertising, and busi- ness.
Reporters spend time on the set absorbing everything.
They interview actors as well as craftspeople. See many different productions and shows and read a variety of scripts to see how scripts are developed. Researchers gather information for movie writers. They may also track down photographs or histori- cal documents to make the film more authentic.