Name: The Camera Assistant's Manual By David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)
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The Camera Assistant's Manual by David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

The Fifth Edition of The Camera Assistant's Manual has been completely updated to reflect the technology of today, providing crucial guidance to student filmmakers as they prepare to enter the professional world and work as camera assistants.

David Elkins has the technical know-how to provide students with easy to follow advice about how to act on set, what a camera assistant is expected to do, and all the tips and tricks that will make a first or second camera assistant ready to advance to the next level. Readers will learn how the skill sets of a 1st or 2nd AC (Camera Assistant) in film and digital (HD) intertwine, how they differ, and all they need to know to do both jobs well. The advancements in HD and digital video are only adding to an already demanding job, and this fifth edition of The Camera Assistant's Manual provides Camera Assistant novices and experienced ACs alike with valuable knowledge that they need to work in both formats.

This nuts and bolts guide covers the basics of cinematography, how to maintain a camera, how to transport a camera, how to troubleshoot common problems that arise on set, and even advice about interviewing for the job. The new edition has also been updated to include new forms, checklists, tables, and illustrations that will be essential to the success of any camera assistant. Using problem solving skills, readers will hone proficiency both on the set and off, and they will find a vital tool for their toolkits in this book.

The Camera Assistant's Manual Reviews

"A very well done book on cameras and assisting and for any budding cinematographer or assistant."
-Ron Dexter, ASC

"The Camera Assistant's Manual is well written and easy to comprehend--an essential read for all interested in doing a camera job well done."
-Georgia Packard, SOC

About David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

David E. Elkins is a working camera operator and first assistant cameraman with more than 25 years of professional experience working on feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, educational films, industrial films and much more. In addition to his production experience, he has taught numerous film production classes and workshops on both the east and west coasts of the United States. He is an active member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and Society of Camera Operators (SOC). David E. Elkins is a working camera operator and first assistant cameraman with more than 25 years of professional experience working on feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, educational films, industrial films and much more. In addition to his production experience, he has taught numerous film production classes and workshops on both the east and west coasts of the United States. He is an active member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and Society of Camera Operators (SOC).

2. Camera Will Not Run
4. Camera Does Not Stop When Switched to "Off"
6. Camera Starts and Stops Intermittently
8. Camera Is Noisy
10. Shutter Does Not Spin (No Flicker Through the Viewfinder)
12. Unable to Thread Film into the Gate Area
14. Film Does Not Take Up
16. Camera Door Does Not Close
18. Camera Stops While Filming
20. Film Jams in Camera
22. Camera Does Not Run at Sync Speed
24. Viewing System Is Blacked Out
26. A Fuse Blows When Connecting Electrical Accessories
28. When Shooting a Television Monitor or Computer Screen, a Roll Bar Moves
29. 2. Through the Screen
30. Magazine Is Noisy
32. Film Rips or Has Torn Perforations
34. Film Loses Loop
36. There Are Scratches on the Film
38. Lens Will Not Focus
40. Image Is Fogged When Looking Through Viewfinder
42. Zoom Lens Motor Runs Erratically
44. Zoom Lens Does Not Zoom Throughout Its Entire Range of Focal Lengths
46. Lens Flares Are Seen When Looking Through the Viewfinder
48. Battery Loses Power
50. Image on Video Monitor Is Out of Focus or Is Tilted to the Side
52. Tripod Head Does Not Pan or Tilt
54. Tripod Legs Do Not Slide Up or Down
56. Shooting in Extreme Cold Weather
58. Shooting in Extreme Heat
60. Filming in or Around Salt Water and Camera and Magazine Fall into the Water
62. Shooting Outside Using Tungsten Balanced Film Without an 85 Filter
64. Shooting Inside with Tungsten Light Using Daylight Balanced Film Without an
65. 2. 80A Filter
66. Projected Image Is Shaky or Unsteady
68. Projected Image Is Out of Focus
70. Projected Image Contains Spots or Lines
72. Image Is Not Aligned During the Video Transfer
74. Shooting in Other Countries
76. Troubleshooting Tips

Chapter 6 Film Cameras

2. Aaton A-Minima
4. Aaton Xtera and XTR-Prod
6. Aaton 35-III
8. Arriflex 16BL
10. Arriflex 16S/SB
12. Arriflex 16 SR1, 16 SR2, and 16 SR3
14. Arriflex 416
16. Arriflex Arricam Lite (LT)
18. Arriflex Arricam Studio (ST)
20. Arriflex 235
22. Arriflex 535A and 535B
24. Arriflex 435
26. Arriflex 35BL3 and 35BL4
28. Arriflex 35-3
30. Arriflex 765
32. Bell & Howell Eyemo
34. Moviecam Compact and Moviecam Super America
36. Moviecam SL
38. Panavision Panaflex 16
40. Panavision Panaflex Golden and GII
42. Panavision Panaflex Millennium and Millennium XL
44. Panavision Panaflex Platinum
46. Panavision Panaflex X
48. Panavision Panastar I and Panastar II
50. Panavision Panaflex 65
52. Panavision 65mm High Speed
54. Panavision 65mm Hand-Held
56. Photo-Sonics Actionmaster 500
58. Photo-Sonics 1VN
60. Photo-Sonics 35-4B/4C
62. Photo-Sonics 35-4E/ER
64. Photo-Sonics 35-4ML

Chapter 7 Before, During, and After the Job

2. Union or Nonunion
4. Before the Job
6. During the Job
8. After the Job

Appendix A Film Stock

Appendix B Equipment

2. Cameras
4. Camera Lenses and Accessories
6. Camera Filters
8. Heads and Tripods

Appendix C Camera Department Checklists, Production Forms, and Labels

2. Forms and Checklists
3. 2. Camera Equipment Checklist
  4. Filters Checklist
  6. Expendables Inventory and Checklist
  8. Camera Prep Checklist
  10. Equipment Received Log
  12. Returned Equipment Log
  14. Missing or Damaged Equipment Log
  16. Job Information Form
  18. Film Camera Report
  20. Film Developing Purchase Order
  22. Video Camera Report
  24. Daily Film Inventory Form #1
  26. Daily Film Inventory Form #2
  28. Short End Inventory Form
  30. Raw Stock Inventory Form
  32. Camera Department Log Sheet
  34. Film Stock Request Form
  36. Videotape Request Form
  38. Camera Department Weekly Time Sheet
  40. Personal Time Sheet and Invoice
  42. Camera Department Deal Memo
  44. Box/Equipment Rental Agreement
  46. Camera Department Contact List
4. Labels
5. 2. Film Can Developing Label
  4. Short End Label
  6. Recan Label
  8. X-Ray Warning Label

Appendix D Tools and Accessories

2. AC Tools and Accessories
4. Expendables
6. Miscellaneous Items

Appendix E Tables and Formulas

2. Tables
3. 2. Film Speed Comparisons
  4. Standard Feet per Minute and Frames per Foot at 24 Frames per Second
  6. Intermediate F-Stop Values
  8. F-Stop Compensation When Using Filters
  10. F-Stop Compensation When Using Filters for Black and White
  12. F-Stop Compensation for Changes in Frames per Second
  14. F-Stop Compensation for Changes in Shutter Angle
  16. Hyperfocal Distances
  18. Feet per Second and Feet per Minute
  20. Running Time to Film Length and Film Length to Running Time
  22. Feet to Meters and Meters to Feet
4. Formulas
5. 2. Depth of Field-Near
  4. Depth of Field-Far
  6. Hyperfocal Distance
  8. Electrical
  10. Exposure Time
  12. F-Stop
  14. Feet per Minute for 16mm
  16. Feet per Minute for 35mm 3-Perf Format
  18. Feet per Minute for 35mm 4-Perf Format
  20. Screen Time
  22. Feet and Inches to Meters
  24. Meters to Feet and Inches
  26. Millimeters to Inches

Appendix F Resources

2. Camera Manufacturers, Rentals, and Sales
4. Camera Support Equipment
6. Expendables and Supplies
8. Film Laboratories
10. Film Raw Stock
12. Filters
14. Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies
16. Professional Organizations, Guilds, and Unions
18. Miscellaneous Web Sites

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GOR005393452

ISBN 13

9780240810577

ISBN 10

0240810570

Title

The Camera Assistant's Manual by David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

Author

David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Year published

2009-03-31

Number of pages

542

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The Camera Assistant's Manual David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

The Camera Assistant's Manual by David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

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The Camera Assistant's Manual Summary

The Camera Assistant's Manual by David E. Elkins, SOC (Filmmaker-In-Residence and Chair of the Cinematography Department, North Carolina School of the Arts School of Filmmaking, Winston-Salem, USA.)

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