Synopses & Reviews
Veteran camera assistant Doug Hart describes in this comprehensive technical guide all of the important facets and duties of the first and second camera assistants' jobs. Whether it is feature films, episodic television, documentaries, commercials, or music videos, The Camera Assistant: A Complete Professional Handbook explains both the practice and theory behind it with a concentration on technique rather than equipment. In addition, personal anecdotes from the
Table of Contents
Preface; Introduction to camera assisting; Responsibilities of the camera assistant; Film formats and aspect ratios; The camera equipment checkout; Shotting tests during checkout; Loading/unloading; Lenses; Filters; Focus; Set-up and maintenance; Shooting procedures; Slates and slating; Paperwork; Video assist systems; Tools and supplies; Education of a camera assistant, and finding work afterwards; Appendices.