Filmmaking Tips for Camera Assistants
Today I'm pleased to announced the RED One Quick Reference Pocket Guide. It's a full-page, printable document designed to fold up into your pocket and allow you to reference some of the more technical aspects of the RED One camera.
Created by a camera assistant with heavy experience on the RED One, the guide cuts through the verbose manuals to provide only the most essential information.
The best part is, I’m giving this away 100% free!
Go here to download the guide yourself and read more about it.
Reading off Engadget, found at the comprehensive Reduser.net forums, Jim Jannard (founder of RED) has apologized for the "embarrassingly late" production delays on the Epic and Scarlet cameras. He explains the cause of the delay was a bug that took months to find and put a "bullet in the back of it's head."
Do you find pulling focus to be tough? You're not the only one. As Sam Garwood says, it's "a really simple really difficult job." The physical act is easy, but the mental pressure is immense. Even if you're an experienced focus puller, honing the skill is an ongoing battle.
Today is Labor Day in the United States and, as we recognize this national holiday dedicated to the achievements of the American workforce, it's important to acknowledge that the crew in the film industry – the labor – hold more skill, talent, and power than is being recognized and rewarded.