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 you will need? If you are coming from a trainee, a camera …
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Martini Shot
What is a martini shot? A martini shot is film slang term for the last set-up of the shooting day. Usually called out by the first assistant director (1st AD), …
New by TVLogic at IBC 2019
TVLogic, the Korean designer and manufacturer of industry standard monitoring solutions for cine and TV production had a slew of new announcements at the IBC 2019 show. Here’s what caught …
Director’s Viewfinder
What is a director’s viewfinder? A director’s viewfinder is an optical device used by cinematographers and directors to pre-visualize the framing of a motion picture camera. The light and portable …
New Monitors by TVLogic
TVLogic, manufacturer of many industry-standard viewfinder and grading monitors, presented two new field monitors at NAB 2019. After their foray into the OLED world with the VFM-055A, TVLogic returns to …
Clapper Loader
A clapper loader, also called a second assistant camera (2nd AC), is a member of the camera department within a film crew.
Clapperboard
A clapperboard, also called a film slate, is a tool that is used to synchronize sound and image in motion picture production.
Follow Focus
A follow focus is a mechanical device that uses gears to make the rotation of a lens’ focus ring easier and more precise for the camera operator or focus puller.