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The Camera Assistant's Manual

ISBN: 9780240805580 | 0240805585
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Pub. Date: 1/28/2005

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SummaryTable of Contents
Every film or video shoot calls for at least two camera assistants. Camera assistants (or first and second ACs, as they're known) have the important job of maintaining the camera, readying it for use, troubleshooting (such as knowing what to do when a camera drops into the ocean), and preparing it for transport. The Camera Assistant's Manual teaches the complete workflow in easy-to-understand terms and does not assume prior knowledge. It is a must-have on the set for camera assistants and is loaded with reference material such as camera illustrations, forms, charts, checklists, and equations. Invaluable career advice rounds out the book.
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Prefacexiii
Acknowledgmentsxvii
Introductionxxi
1 Basics of Cinematography1(42)
Film Formats
1(2)
Sync Speed
3(1)
Sync and MOS
3(1)
Film Stock
4(1)
Emulsion
4(1)
Base
4(1)
Anti-Halation Backing
5(1)
Types of Film
5(1)
Negative Film
5(1)
Reversal Film
5(1)
Film Stock Manufacturers
6(1)
Film Stock Packaging Sizes
6(1)
Exposure Index or ASA
7(1)
Color Temperature and Color Balance
8(1)
Aspect Ratios
9(4)
Exposure Time
13(1)
F-Stops and T-Stops
14(1)
Exposure Meters
14(3)
The Camera
17(11)
Gate
17(4)
Shutter
21(1)
Inching Knob
22(1)
Viewing System
23(2)
Lens
25(1)
Magazine
26(1)
Motor
26(1)
Additional Camera Components
27(1)
Filters
28(6)
Conversion Filters
29(1)
Neutral Density Filters
30(1)
Polarizing Filter
30(1)
Combination Filters
30(1)
Diffusion Filters
31(1)
Fog Filters and Double Fog Filters
32(1)
Low Contrast Filters
32(1)
Soft Contrast Filters
32(1)
Ultra Contrast Filters
32(1)
Coral Filters
32(1)
Enhancing Filters
33(1)
Graduated Filters
33(1)
Diopters
33(1)
Optical Flat
34(1)
Filter Manufacturers
34(1)
Camera Mounts
34(9)
Tripod and Spreader
35(1)
High Hat/Low Hat
35(2)
Tripod Heads
37(1)
Steadicam
38(1)
Dolly
39(2)
Crane
41(2)
2 The Camera Department43(12)
Film Productions
43(9)
Director of Photography
44(2)
Camera Operator
46(2)
First Assistant Cameraman
48(2)
Second Assistant Cameraman
50(1)
Loader
51(1)
Video or HD Productions
52(3)
Digital Imaging Technician
52(1)
Video Controller
53(1)
Camera Utility
53(1)
Digital Utility
54(1)
3 Second Camera Assistant55(102)
Pre-Production
55(6)
Working with the Laboratory
56(1)
Obtaining Laboratory Supplies
57(1)
Choosing and Ordering Expendables
58(1)
Preparation of Camera Equipment
58(1)
Preparation
of Camera Truck
59(1)
Preparation of Darkroom
59(2)
Production
61(92)
Start of the Day Procedures
62(1)
Camera Reports
62(14)
Recording Shot Information
76(1)
Magazines
76(5)
Loading Magazines
81(8)
Unloading Magazines
89(3)
Using a Changing Bag or Changing Tent
92(4)
Setting Up the Camera
96(1)
Marking Actors
96(1)
Slates
97(5)
Slating Procedures
102(3)
Changing Lenses, Filters, and Magazines
105(1)
Using a Video Tap and Monitor
106(1)
Preparing Exposed Film for Delivery to the Lab
107(3)
Film Inventory and Record of Film Shot
110(29)
Ordering Additional Film Stock
139(1)
Storage and Care of Motion Picture Film
140(1)
Film, X-Rays, and Carrying Film on Planes
141(1)
Shipping Film (Exposed and Unexposed)
141(1)
Distribution of Reports
142(1)
Record Keeping and Filing of Paperwork
142(2)
Performing the Duties of First Camera Assistant
144(1)
Packing Equipment
144(1)
Tools and Accessories
145(1)
Working in Video/HD
146(3)
2nd A.C. Tips
149(4)
Post-Production
153(1)
Wrapping Equipment
154(1)
Resources
154(1)
2nd A.C. Review Checklist (Clapper/Loader)
155(2)
4 First Camera Assistant157(92)
Pre-Production
157(26)
Choosing Camera Equipment
158(1)
Choosing and Ordering Expendables
158(1)
The Rental House
159(2)
Preparation of Camera Equipment
161(22)
Production
183(62)
Start of the Day Procedures
183(5)
Loading and Unloading Film in the Camera
188(1)
Keeping the Camera Clean
189(1)
Oiling and Lubricating the Camera
189(3)
Setting the Viewfinder Eyepiece
192(7)
Checking for Lens Flares
199(2)
Lenses
201(3)
Depth of Field
204(9)
F-Stops and T-Stops
213(3)
Changing Lenses and Filters
216(3)
Focus Measurements and Following Focus
219(4)
Focusing Tips
223(3)
Zoom Lens Moves
226(2)
Footage Readings
228(1)
Checking the Gate
228(2)
Moving the Camera
230(2)
Performing the Duties of Second Camera Assistant
232(1)
Packing Equipment
232(1)
Tools and Accessories
232(1)
Using Computers
233(1)
Working in Video/HD
234(8)
1st A.C. Tips
242(3)
Post-Production
245(1)
Wrapping Equipment
245(1)
Resources
246(1)
1st A.C. Review Checklist
246(3)
5 Problems and Troubleshooting249(21)
Camera will not run
251(1)
Battery loses power
252(1)
Lens will not focus
253(2)
Camera does not stop when switched to "off"
255(1)
Camera starts and stops intermittently
255(1)
Camera is noisy
256(1)
Magazine is noisy
257(1)
Shutter does not spin (No flicker through the viewfinder)
257(1)
You are unable to thread film into the gate area
257(1)
Film does not take up
258(1)
Camera door does not close
259(1)
Camera stops while filming
259(1)
Film jams in camera
259(1)
Film rips or has torn perforations
260(1)
Film loses loop
260(1)
There are scratches on the film
260(1)
Camera does not run at sync speed
261(1)
Viewing system is blacked out
261(1)
Lens flares are seen when looking through the viewfinder
262(1)
Zoom lens motor runs erratically
262(1)
Zoom lens does not zoom throughout its entire range of focal lengths
262(1)
Tripod head does not pan or tilt
263(1)
Tripod legs do not slide up and down
263(1)
The image on the video monitor is out of focus or tilted to the side
264(1)
Shooting in extreme cold weather
264(1)
Shooting in extreme heat
265(1)
When filming in or around salt water, the camera and magazine fall into the water
265(1)
A fuse blows when connecting electrical accessories
265(1)
Shooting outside using tungsten-balanced film without an 85 filter to correct the exposure
266(1)
Shooting inside with tungsten light daylight-balanced film and no 80A filter for correction
266(1)
When shooting a television monitor or computer screen, a roll bar moves through the screen
266(1)
Projected image is shaky or unsteady
267(1)
Projected image is out of focus
267(1)
Shooting in other countries
268(1)
Troubleshooting Tips
268(2)
6 Cameras270(48)
Aaton A-minima
270(1)
Aaton XTR prod
271(1)
Aaton 35
272(1)
Arriflex 16BL
273(1)
Arriflex 16S/SB
274(2)
Arriflex 16 SRI, 16 SR2 AND 16 SR3
276(1)
Arriflex Arricam Lite (LT)
277(2)
Arriflex Arricam Studio (ST)
279(1)
Arriflex 535A and 535B
280(1)
Arriflex 435
281(2)
Arriflex 35BL3 and 35BL4
283(1)
Arriflex 35-3
284(2)
Arriflex 2-C
286(2)
Arriflex 765
288(1)
Bell & Howell Eyemo
289(1)
Cinema Products CP16
289(1)
Eclair ACL
290(1)
Eclair NPR
291(1)
Image 300
292(2)
Krasnogorsk K-3
294(1)
Leonetti Ultracam
294(2)
Mitchell BNC
296(1)
Moviecam Compact and Moviecam Super America
297(2)
Moviecam SL
299(1)
Panavision Panaflex 16
300(1)
Panavision Panaflex Golden and GII
301(1)
Panavision Panaflex Millennium
302(1)
Panavision Panaflex Platinum
303(1)
Panavision Panaflex X
304(1)
Panavision Panastar I and Panastar II
305(1)
Panavision Super PSR
306(1)
Panavision Panaflex 65
307(2)
Panavision 65 mm High Speed
309(1)
Panavision 65 mm Hand Held
310(1)
Photo-Sonics Actionmaster 500
311(1)
Photo-Sonics 1VN
311(1)
Photo-Sonics NAC E-10
312(1)
Photo-Sonics 35-4B/4C
313(2)
Photo-Sonics 35-4E/ER
315(1)
Photo-Sonics 35-4ML
316(2)
7 Before, During, and After the Job318(19)
Union or Non-Union
318(2)
Joining the Union
320(3)
Before the Job
323(4)
The Résumé
324(2)
The Job Interview
326(1)
During the Job
327(4)
After the Job
331(10)
Invoicing and Filling in the Time Card
331(2)
Networking
333(4)
Appendix A Film Stock337(4)
Appendix B Equipment341(14)
Cameras
342(2)
Camera Lenses and Accessories
344(2)
Specialized Camera Accessories
346(4)
Camera Filters
350(3)
Heads and Tripods
353(2)
Appendix C Camera Department Checklists, Production Forms, and Labels355(43)
Forms and Checklists
355(40)
Labels
395(3)
Appendix D Tools and Accessories398(9)
Tools and Accessories
399(3)
Special Tools
402(1)
Arri Tools
402(1)
Expendables
403(1)
Miscellaneous Items
404(3)
Appendix E Tables and Formulas407(25)
Tables
407(22)
Formulas
429(3)
Recommended Reading432(6)
Glossary438(39)
Index477

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