Inside the AC’s Tool Bag: What Every Assistant Camera Needs In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, being an Assistant Camera (AC) requires not only skill and precision but also the right tools for the job. 1st AC Derek Edwards and renowned cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC give us an inside look into his essential AC kit. […]
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If you’re a RED camera user striving for perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and noise-free footage, then mastering the art of black shading is your golden ticket. This simple yet crucial technique, often overlooked by beginners, is a secret weapon wielded by industry professionals like Shane Hurlbut, ASC, to elevate their RED camera footage to a […]
SmallHD Monitor Settings for Razor-Sharp Focus Pulling Tired of missed focus pulls and blurry shots? Frustrated by eye fatigue after long hours behind the monitor? Fear not! Renowned 1st AC Derek Edwards is here to share his insider tips for optimizing your SmallHD 1303 monitor and taking your focus pulling game to the next level. […]
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Camera Assistant Prep: Equipment Case Labeling When dialing in prep, 1st AC Derek Edwards is always certain that he is set-ready so he is as efficient as possible in production. A surefire way to ensure efficiency is by labeling your lens cases. You’re going to learn: Why you should always label your lenses and equipment […]
Camera Assistant Tip: Remote Follow Focus Systems In this excerpt from our Prepping Remote Follow Focus course, 1st AC Derek Edwards explains the value of working with handsets like the Arri WCU-4 in real-world scenarios. Are you interested in the full course? Become an All Access member today! ARRI WCU-4 FEATURES: The ARRI WCU-4 empowers […]
UNLOCKED: How To Program the Iris: Preston FIZ 1st AC Derek Edwards shows the details in the handset that you need to optimize the Preston FIZ. You can add a single channel to the mix which takes over the iris so the director of photography can view it in the video cart. Let’s get into […]
How to Build Your Cinema Camera Like a Professional Camera Assistant 1st Key Camera Assistant Derek Edwards shows you how to handle the gear and equipment and then how to design the camera to suit the needs of the production. DESIGN THE CAMERA: After you’ve checked all your cases, the next part is when you […]
We unlocked the premium lesson, How To Set Up Your Focus Monitor! Follow along as 1st AC Derek Edwards takes us through focus assist and how to set up a focus monitor. You’re going to learn: The focus monitor is the eyes of the camera How focus peaking can be a great tool for set […]
