Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Basics of Cinematography
Chapter 2 - The Camera Department
Chapter 3 - Camera Trainee and Camera Production Assistant (PA)
Chapter 4 - Second Assistant Cameraman (2nd AC) and Film Loader
Chapter 5 - First Assistant Cameraman (1st AC)
Chapter 6 – Film Productions - Problems and Troubleshooting
Chapter 7 – Cameras
Chapter 8 - Before, During and After the Job
Appendix A – Digital Cameras
Appendix B – Equipment and Apps
Appendix C – Camera Department Checklists, Production Forms and Labels
Appendix D – Tools, Accessories and Expendables
Appendix E – Tables and Formulas
Recommended Reading
Glossary
Biography
David E. Elkins, S.O.C., has over 30 years of professional experience as a Camera Operator and First Assistant Cameraman, working on feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, educational films, industrial films, and much more. He has also taught classes and workshops on both the East and West Coasts of the United States. He has been an active member of the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 since 1989 and the Society of Camera Operators since 1992.
552 Pages 271 B/W Illustrations
Published March 25, 2020 by Routledge
