The camera assistant's manual fouth edition

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 loaded with reference material such as camera illustrations, forms, charts, checklists, and equations. Invaluable career advice rounds out the book Every film or video shoot calls for at least two camera assistants. Camera assistants have the important job of maintaining the camera, readying it for use, troubleshooting and preparing it for transport. This book teaches the complete workflow in easy-to-understand terms and does not assume prior knowledge. It also contains career tips. "The Camera Assistant's Manual, Fourth Edition is a nuts and bolts guide offering beginning camera assistants and film students information on all aspects of this unique position within the film industry - from cinematography basics to interviewing for the job."--Jacket The motion picture industry uses many terms and principles that are not used anywhere else.