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The camera assistant's manual

Paperback • 2005 • English • 4. edition

The camera assistant's manual

By Elkins, David E.

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About the book

Every 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 loa...Show more

Films, cinema
Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills
Television screenplays, scripts and performances

Book details

ISBN

9780240805580

Publisher

Focal Press

Published year

2005

Language

English

Edition

4

Original title

The camera assistant's manual

Format

Paperback

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