The Camera Assistant's Manual
by David E. Elkins, SOC
7th Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781138323346 |
| eText ISBN | 9780429836749 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 271 |
The Camera Assistant's Manual, 7th Edition, is a professional manual detailing core cinematography concepts and technical skills for assistant cameramen. Written by David E. Elkins, SOC, the text covers maintaining and transporting cameras, handling film and digital systems, and preparing for job interviews.
The volume outlines camera department operations and responsibilities across distinct crew roles, ranging from camera trainees to first assistant cameramen. Readers also learn procedures for resolving common equipment problems on location and managing responsibilities before, during, and after production shoots.
Every chapter incorporates tables, checklists, and illustrations that detail daily on-set workflows, providing structured guidance for tasks encountered on set.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Basics of Cinematography
Chapter 2: The Camera Department
Chapter 3: Camera Trainee and Camera Production Assistant (PA)
Chapter 4: Second Assistant Cameraman (2nd AC) and Film Loader
Chapter 5: First Assistant Cameraman (1st AC)
Chapter 6: Film Productions - Problems and Troubleshooting
Chapter 7: Cameras
Chapter 8: Before, During and After the Job
Chapter Appendix A: Digital Cameras
Chapter Appendix B: Equipment and Apps
Chapter Appendix C: Camera Department Checklists, Production Forms and Labels
Chapter Appendix D: Tools, Accessories and Expendables
Chapter Appendix E: Tables and Formulas
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