Premium Member John Hoffler Posted July 23, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 23, 2009 Hey guys, I was curious if you guys have tips for a Camera PA? I may have a job coming up and I've never worked in this capacity before. I know the things I would want a PA to do for me, but i wanted to get some more feedback from guys/gals on their likes/dislikes and pet-peeves of PA's etc... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It like, as a Camera PA, that you're really just there to be a sponge and soak up information from the DP/AC's...and to set up the monitor(s). Just follow direction from the camera crew, and if you have ANY questions, always ask. As a PA, it's a good time to learn as much as you can without seeming like someone who's too inexperienced for the job of an AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Hoffler Posted July 23, 2009 Author Premium Member Share Posted July 23, 2009 yeah, figured as much. I have some experience working as an AC but only on small independent production and student films so I don't think I'll look too incompetent. It'll be a great learning experience! Just wasn't sure if anyone had experience with a Camera PA who really did/knew some things that made them more valuable. (besides knowing how the Cam team takes their coffee... got that one down... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 24, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 24, 2009 (besides knowing how the Cam team takes their coffee... got that one down... ;) Yup. Know that, how to over-under BNC, and be able to learn quick and you're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 UNLESS...it's the kind of situation where it's a Union show, and you're really a 2nd AC, but for union reasons you're credited as a PA/Intern. In that case, bring your "A game" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted July 26, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 26, 2009 UNLESS...it's the kind of situation where it's a Union show, and you're really a 2nd AC, but for union reasons you're credited as a PA/Intern. In that case, bring your "A game" :) In which case, you should call the union and tell them that you're working as a 2nd AC and only being paid and being credited as a camera PA. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dzyak Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 In which case, you should call the union and tell them that you're working as a 2nd AC and only being paid and being credited as a camera PA. ;) I know of guys who are hired on the books as PA's but are really there to shoot behind-the-scenes. But of course there is no EPK contract (except for Eastern and Central Regions... NOT Western Region), so they are "legal" to work as a Cameraman, at least in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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