Spencer Hutchins Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I am a student trying to get into the Camera Department, what kind of the gear and items would you suggest to get in the beginning? I have already ordered Douglas C. Hart's "The Camera Assistant" for starters. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Calson Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 pouch, slate markers, tape, fatmax measuring tape, spare camera logs, arch supports for your feet, canned air, sharpies, flashlight, screwdriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Patrick OHara Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 While you are ordering books, pick up the American Cinematographers Manual. In the 9th Edition, page 84, is a chapter titled, "Preparation of Motion Picture Equipment" written by Marty Ollstein, Michael Hofstein, & Tom Fraser. On page 98 there is a subsection called 'Tools'. It is here you will find an in-depth list of necessary and 'just in case' items. Many will not carry all of these items around, but the most prepared will. It's a fantastic list and mainly revolves around the care of the camera, so if you are looking to 1st AC this is a definite read. -rpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted September 12, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted September 12, 2008 I am a student trying to get into the Camera Department, what kind of the gear and items would you suggest to get in the beginning? Did you do a search of the forum first? There are a number of similar threads on the site with a lot of good info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Hutchins Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Thanks for the replies! I'll have to go check on the other threads. Is there a link with some templates of camera logs? Thanks again -Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Calson Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 http://cameraassistantmanual.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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