Jorge Alarcon Swaby Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 Just wondering if 1st AC's usually have a reel.
Tom Jensen Posted September 20, 2012 Posted September 20, 2012 No. A resume and a few references will work.
Jonathan Bowerbank Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 No. And if anyone seriously asks for one, do your best to resist the urge to laugh in response. 1
Joshua Reis Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 No. Choosing camera assistants is made through referrals, a resume, and possibly a brief phone interview.
Stuart McQuade Posted November 22, 2012 Posted November 22, 2012 Although they're not necessarily needed, I don't see any harm in having one (especially as someone starting out). Although I guess it depends on what you inspire to do. Do you want to climb the ranks 2nd -> 1st -> Operator -> DP/Cinematographer, or do you want to be a career AC? Instead of just editing shots from films you've previously worked on, you could create and tailor your own showreel to show your skills: focus pulling, composition, lighting technique, etc.
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