The Camera Assistant's ManualEvery film or video shoot calls for at least two camera assistants. Camera assistants (or first and second ACs, as they're 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 Assistant's 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. |
Contents
Aspect Ratios Exposure Time FStops | 1-12 |
5Problems and Troubleshooting | 4-111 |
The image on the video monitor is out of focus or tilted to | 4-132 |
Shooting inother countries | 6-4 |
are repeated from one chapter to another One of the most | 6-110 |
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