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On Imdb, a lot of operators are usually credited simply as ( Camera Operator ) on most projects.

 

But other operators on IMDB are credited as ( "a" camera operator ) instead.

 

The question, is the "a" added intentionally to specify that they were the main camera operator of the show?

 

As an operator which one you do prefer? Just "Camera Operator", or "a" Camera Operator ?

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To further clarify, each camera package on a show is assigned an individual letter and a specific color. This is so that all the separate accessories and cases can be marked with colored tape and accounted for when the job is over.

 

So the main camera is 'A Camera' (Red), then 'B Camera' (Blue), 'C Camera' (Yellow), etc. Each camera typically will have a full camera crew assigned, so there is the A Camera Operator, A Camera 1st AC, A Camera 2nd AC, then B Camera Operator, etc.

 

Things get more complicated when you also have multiple units shooting simultaneously, sometimes very far apart. Typically, the 1st Unit A Camera 1st AC is responsible for running the entire department.

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