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Hey Theo, Having worked with several English crews on various projects around the world I can say that the systems are pretty similar. Obviously you won't have to spend any time in the darkroom (unless there's some dire need.) The only thing I can really say that is different is the camera report system we use here. We use a single camera report for each and every roll of film or tape, or card or what have you, rather than one big daily camera log. It is a bit tedious, but you'll get used to it. The primary goal of the 2nd AC is to be there for his/her focus puller. I find that if I am ever out of earshot of the focus puller I'm not doing my job efficiently enough. It is your job to delegate everything that needs to be done that you can't do without leaving the 1st's side to your loader and your intern/trainee vis radio. At the same time its is your job to constantly have an ear open to the director and the DP and the 1st AD so you can relay the information you've picked up to the focus puller and the operator. So pretty much the same job, and I'm sure you'll pick it up just fine. As far as finding work goes, you're just going to have to do a bunch of cold calling. Call every focus puller you can find. Call the union office about membership (I assure you, it is NOT an easy process, but you will be admitted in time as long as you follow the proper steps.) hope this helps -Peter Morenz 2nd AC - LA

Hi Rick, As a camera assistant, I can tell you the best way to get yourself into the camera department as an intern or dept. assistant is to call or email every 1st AC you've ever heard of. - I say this because 90% of the time we are the ones who make the hiring decision (because you will spend your time working with us, whilst observing the DP) If you know of a new show starting in town (I'm assuming you're in LA) Call the Production Coordinator and ask where you can send a cover letter and resume to be considered for a camera intern/PA position. To be completely honest, we don't really care what's on your resume, as long as you can prove you've been on a set before. Most members of the professional camera dept. pride themselves in teaching newcomers. The position is a learning experience first and foremost. If you have the ability to help in more advanced stages of the dept, you will get to, otherwise you will learn to. I have had people out with me who have had tons of experience and knew how to do everything I asked of them, and I've had people who have never even seen a Panaflex or Arricam, and started off as observers. So, again, your resume is not that important, but a good letter showing your passion, and desire to work in the industry is what's going to get you that initial interview. When I get a stack of resumes to look over, I find the ones which I feel are the most serious about their future and I set up a quick interview. Then after I've met everyone, and as many people on our camera crew have met them, we make a decision. hope this helps.... get your name and wants out there. Start emailing and calling! All the best. -Peter Morenz

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