I've loaded on several shoots, but there are still things I've run into that I can't seem to find the answers to. I've read the The Camera Assistant's Manual, Fourth Edition by David E. Elkins, but his information on loading is pretty small. It's not the actual loading that's the problem. I know Arri and Panavision mags pretty well, and I know I could learn to load any mag out there. The problem comes in the paperwork and other small details, like mag labels, etc.
Are there any really good books out there that go in-depth about loading, specifically? I'd like to find one that goes into specific problems or situations you may encounter on a shoot. For example, I was asked to load on a low-budget shoot where they were using only short ends they had purchased at a reduced price. Even though they say the film was "lab tested" I don't want to be blamed if there's something wrong with one of the rolls. Even though everything came out fine on that shoot, I'd still like to know how I should handle that situation.
Another thing is ways to reduce the amount of recans you have at the end of a shoot. I like to have back-up mags ready, but on a couple of shoots I've been on I wasn't informed when we were getting close to the last shot and I had to recan several mags.
Little issues like these are what I'd like to learn more about, so any source of information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.