By
David E. Elkins, SOC, Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem,
USA. Member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and Society of Camera Operators.
David E. Elkins, SOC, Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem,
USA. Member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and Society of Camera Operators.
Description
The Fifth Edition of
The Camera Assistant's Manual has been completely updated to reflect the technology of today, providing
crucial guidance to student filmmakers as they prepare to enter the professional world and work as camera assistants.
David Elkins
has the technical know-how to provide students with easy to follow advice about how to act on set, what a camera assistant is expected
to do, and all the tips and tricks that will make a first or second camera assistant ready to advance to the next level. Readers will
learn how the skill sets of a 1st or 2nd AC (Camera Assistant) in film and digital (HD) intertwine, how they differ, and all they need
to know to do both jobs well. The advancements in HD and digital video are only adding to an already demanding job, and this fifth edition
of
The Camera Assistant's Manual provides Camera Assistant novices and experienced ACs alike with valuable knowledge
that they need to work in both formats.
This nuts and bolts guide covers the basics of cinematography, how to maintain a camera,
how to transport a camera, how to troubleshoot common problems that arise on set, and even advice about interviewing for the job. The
new edition has also been updated to include new forms, checklists, tables, and illustrations that will be essential to the success of
any camera assistant. Using problem solving skills, readers will hone proficiency both on the set and off, and they will find a vital
tool for their toolkits in this book.
Audience:
Everyone in the motion picture camera department, including camera assistants, camera operators, loaders, dolly grips, gaffers, key grips,
and directors of photography'plus anybody aspiring to hold any of these positions.
