Camera Assistant essentials from tools and prep to proper technique!
- 7 Lessons
- 1+ hours of instructional videos
As a 1st AC, it’s imperative that you can skillfully rack razor-sharp focus. In How to be a Camera Assistant, veteran 1st AC Derek Edwards instructs you on how to master the art of focus pulling.
Derek starts by going through the tools in his murse (man-purse), then guides you step-by-step through the prep process for his camera packages, fluid heads, lenses, and monitor setup. Plus, glean tricks of the trade that would otherwise take you years of personal experience!
- Detailed written breakdowns
- Guidance on tools for your kit
Module 1 — How to Prep a Camera Package
- Camera Assistant Series: Preview
- How To Prep A Camera Package: Camera Assistant Series
- How To Prep A Lens: Camera Assistant Series
Module 2 — Your AC Kit
- What to Buy For Your AC Kit: Camera Assistant Series: Part 1
- What to Buy For Your AC Kit: Camera Assistant Series: Part 2
Module 3 — How To Be A Focus Puller
- How To Lay Marks and Crew Communication: Camera Assistant Series
- How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor: Camera Assistant Series
- How To Pull Focus: Camera Assistant Series
