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Articles Tagged with "2nd Ac"

The 10 Commandments of Slating

The 10 Commandments of Slating

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 13

What came forth were laws and commandments written by the Lord himself for all camera assistants and clapper-loaders to learn and to follow. With their slates in hand, they waited patiently as, one-by-one, the rules of slating were laid upon them.

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The Quick and Dirty Video Guide to Marking Actors

The Quick and Dirty Video Guide to Marking Actors

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 12

At less than two minutes long, the video above, from Jared Abrams at Wide Open Camera, covers the most popular types of marks you need to know. And I have a few extra tips of my own to share with you.

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Secrets Slate Clapperboard

Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 2): Pickups, Plates, MOS, and More

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 8

The film slate hasn’t existed for so many years — adapting to the ever-changing filmmaking landscape — without developing nuances and best practices for a few non-conventional situations. So I want to help you navigate these grey areas.

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What to Write on a Film Slate Clapperboard

Deciphering the Film Slate (Part 1): What to Write on a Clapperboard

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 56

All of the advantages of the slate in post-production start in the camera department with the camera assistants who step in front of the lens with the clapperboard. And it’s crucial you fill it out properly to prevent bottlenecks in post-production. Once you grasp what each section means, it makes it easier to leverage the slate into the useful cinematic tool that it is.

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The Physicality of Camera Assisting and How It Could Cost You a Job

The Physicality of Camera Assisting and How It Could Cost You a Job

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 6

No you don’t need to be able to run a marathon to be an astute camera assistant, but you’ll be much better and faster if you can last a whole day on set without getting sore the next day. And the AC’s that can keep up are the ones who keep getting phone calls.

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Evan Day 11 Slate

50 Things That Suck for Camera Assistants (and 50 Things That Don’t)

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 49

Filmmaking isn’t always fun. Sometimes it can suck — and suck pretty hard. The public persona of Hollywood may be glitz and glam, but there’s definitely moments when that facade falls apart, especially below the line.

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Be a Faster AC #11: Label Your Cases Inside & Out

Why You Should Always Use Two Latches to Close a Lens Case

by Evan LuziToolkit

  • 20

When you fetch a lens from the lens case, do you use one or two latches? I fall firmly in the latter group and always — seriously, always — use two latches on the lens case. And here’s why.

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Five Tips for Holding the Slate Properly When Marking a Shot

Five Tips for Holding the Slate Properly When Marking a Shot

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 17

The duty of slating falls to the 2nd assistant camera (AC) who must stand in front of the camera, hold the slate, and clap the sticks. Holding the slate seems like an obvious act — and it largely is — but you should take these five tips into consideration before stepping in front of the camera.

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The Little Things Matter

The Little Things Matter

by Evan LuziMiscellaneous Tips

  • 9

How you respond verbally to crew exposes your attitude. The pace at which you (reasonably) move reflects on your efforts. The amount of attention you supply reveals your passion. Your ability to competently complete tasks — and fix it when you don’t — defines your skills.

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How to Use Your Rainbow of Camera Tape Effectively for Marking Actors

How to Use Your Rainbow of Camera Tape Effectively for Marking Actors

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

  • 19

Walk by any camera cart or snoop inside any camera assistant’s toolkit and you’re guaranteed to find at least one thing: camera tape. And you’ll find it in various sizes, styles, and colors.

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