Filmmaking Tips for Camera Assistants
Yesterday was the 75th birthday of Batman as a character. In celebration of the milestone, Reddit user Join_You_In_The_Sun compiled 75 behind-the-scenes images from Batman’s various incarnations throughout eight live action films – from Adam West to The Dark Knight Rises:
Happy (belated) birthday Batman!
On my first set, I needed something like a crew diagram to help me navigate through the set. And now I've created my own. I've taken five photos from various sets and labeled each one for your entertainment – or education.
This series will cover things like black-shading calibration, REDVOLT batteries, firmware updates, and using still lenses with the Epic. Not every post will cover a "major" problem, but each will cover an issue that is extremely helpful to be aware of before you even prep the camera.
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.