Filmmaking Tips for Camera Assistants
Directors Andrew Gaynord and Joe Grace along with Rocket Sausage have given us a preview into the exciting new world of CGI-brows.
Their video interviews filmmakers and special fx gurus on the cusp of the “next big thing” in the industry. The CGI-brow technology has a chance to revolutionize film in the same way that bullet time and traditional computer effects did. Check out the video after the jump
Truly a game changer.
A couple of weeks ago I worked as a camera assistant/swing on a behind-the-scenes shoot for a Virginia lottery commercial. The commercial, which centered around a dog wrapping lottery tickets as gifts for his owners, was shot in Richmond, VA.
Every camera assistant will have different tools depending on how they work. That’s why it’s important to peak into what other camera assistants have to offer. So I’m going to show you what I have in my toolkit today and also give you advice on what I think you should have in yours.
