Selecting a Focus Puller Monitor
Ready to pull the trigger on your first personal monitor for focus pulling? Selecting a piece of gear that you will be working so closely with is a very personal …
Cine Gear
15 Camera Assistant Kit Must Haves
So you’ve landed your first gig as a 2nd camera assistant (aka clapper loader) and you’re wondering what tools you will need? If you are coming from a trainee, a …
The Civilian Guide to Camera Assistant Gifts
So you have that very special camera geek in your life, and you want to get them something useful? You’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a holiday gift, …
Dry Cabinet
A dry cabinet, also called dehumidifying cabinet or dry box, is a storage solution used to protect sensitive items from excess humidity. These devices are used across many industries, but they are particularly popular for sensitive camera equipment storage.
Focus Puller Kit Essentials
In addition to all the skill, knowledge and experience that makes a good focus puller, there are some indispensable tools of the trade. If you are here, then you’ve probably …
Eyecup
What is an eyecup? An eyecup, when relating to photographic equipment, is typically a contoured rubber cup attached to the eyepiece of the camera. Also known as eyepieces, the main …
The Next 15 Things for Your Camera Assistant Kit
Welcome to the second instalment of our popular series on what an assistant camera (or an AC) should have in their kit. If you are here, we take it you’ve …
The Camera Assistant Guide to Essential Consumables
Cinematography is a complex process combining craftsmanship with artistic vision. Capturing this vision on film (or in a digital file) requires a proficient crew and a fair amount of rather …
Lens Spanner Wrench
What is a lens spanner wrench? A lens spanner wrench, or just lens spanner, is a tool for removal of notched lens retaining rings. It is used to take apart …