The Camera Assistant's Manual

About this book

Every film or video shoot calls for at least two camera assistants. Camera assistants (or first and second ACs as theyre known) have the important job of maintaining the camera readying it for use troubleshooting (such as knowing what to do when a camera drops into the ocean) and preparing it for transport. The Camera Assistants Manual teaches the complete workflow in easy-to-understand terms and does not assume prior knowledge. It is a must-have on the set for camera assistants and is loaded with reference material such as camera illustrations forms charts checklists and equations. Invaluable career advice rounds out the book.