camera assistant
Film set technician
A camera assistant supports the camera operator and cinematographer on a film or video production.
The first assistant camera (1st AC) manages focus during shots and maintains camera equipment.
The second assistant camera (2nd AC) handles the slate, marks actor positions, and loads film or media.
She worked her way up from camera assistant to director of photography.
- gripSecure manual hold
- clapperBell's internal striker
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- dollyWheeled moving platform
film set · call sheet · magazine · mark · tape measure · footage · tripod · rig · steadicam · viewfinder · exposure · lighting · film crew · crew · take · room tone · rolling · action
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Film's visual architect
cinematographer · camera operator · director · showrunner · executive producer
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One who leads
producer · lead actor · star · film director · showrunner
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