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THE CAMERA ASSISTANT
The position of camera assistant requires a wide range of skills. The
assistant must have a technical knowledge of the camera, lenses, and a
myriad of support equipment. He or she must be physically fit, capable
of total concentration, and be able to retain a sense of humor under
stressful conditions.
It is the responsibility of the camera assistant to make absolutely
sure that all equipment and supplies needed and/or requested by the DP
(director of photography) are present and in working order at the start
of each production day.
Inventory of all the camera department’s gear should be taken before
production begins, as well as at the start of each production day.
Basic equipment, from the ground up
spreader
hi-hat
tripod legs (sticks)
tripod head
camera body
batteries
necessary cables
magazines
lenses & housings (blimps)
matte box
filters and filter trays
changing bag