How to Be a CAMERA Assistant (1st AC Kit + Tips: BEST Gear to Have in Your AC BAG)

Wondering How to Be a Camera Assistant? This Jam has 1st AC Tips + a list of 15 accessories and Gear to Have in your assistant camera bag. Having the right Camera Assistant Tools, can be the difference in having a good or a not-so-good experience on set. Make sure to have these fifteen 1st AC tools in your Camera Assistant bag:
1. Paper Tape - https://amzn.to/3yBWr9M
2a. Air Blaster (large) - https://amzn.to/3yT76hy
2b. Compressed Air - https://amzn.to/3P1WrXA
3. Pancro Lens Cleaner - https://amzn.to/3uE1u8m
4. Kimtech Wipes - https://amzn.to/3AB6VbX
5. Mini Screw driver - https://amzn.to/3arfA62
6. Motorized Screw driver - https://amzn.to/3obgmaN
7. Foldable Hex Key - https://amzn.to/3apq5qI
8. Cube Tap - https://amzn.to/3yT6Pew
9a. Bongo Ties - https://amzn.to/3nR3t5c
9b. Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3NQAUj6
9c. Velcro - https://amzn.to/3AzLY14
10. Insert slate- https://amzn.to/3yvztkr
11a. Dry Erase Markers - https://amzn.to/3AFN63d
11b. Dry Erase Markers w/ Erasers - https://amzn.to/3JDad0S
11c. Sharpies - https://amzn.to/3PccD80
12a. Measuring Tape - https://amzn.to/3nXPuuo
12b. Laser Measuring Tool - https://amzn.to/3c4uZtA
13. Head Lamp - https://amzn.to/3yRpuqZ
14. Film Filter Tags - https://filmfiltertags.com/
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15a. CineBags AC Pouch - https://amzn.to/3aAIPTU
15b. SetWear AC Pouch - https://amzn.to/3yT7Tiw
15c. ProAim Cine bag (run bag) - https://amzn.to/3FOZDT7
15d. Trunab Cable/Accessory bag - https://amzn.to/46XmibS

What does a 1st AC do on a film set? The primary job of a 1st Camera Assistant is to pull focus, but also is the person to make sure the camera team is prepped and ready for battle. Ensuring you have everything you need in your Camera Assistant Pouch is half the battle. Make sure to see our 1st AC Tips and 1st AC bag to get ahead of the curve!

How to be a good camera assistant? What is a camera assistant? We answer all these questions and more about camera assisting. It's one of the most stressful jobs on a film set, but also can be one of the most rewarding. What's in my AC bag? Come find out!

There are a lot of roles in camera department - from Camera PA to 2nd AC to 1st AC to Director of Photography. We review these filmmaking jobs so you have a better idea of what to expect on set. The main focus of this video is the 1st AC focus puller. And the assistant camera kit should help you have the tools you need to get started.

If you have any questions on the techniques used in this review video, please send a note in the comments. Thanks for watching How to Be a CAMERA Assistant (1st AC Tips + Kit: BEST Gear to Have in your AC BAG), in our Film Jams series!

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GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO:

LENSES
-Canon 35mm f/1.4 II L - https://amzn.to/3PklYL0 (main interview)
-Sony 16-35mm f/4 - https://amzn.to/3uyM851

CAMERAS
-Canon C70 - https://amzn.to/3nQhf8r (main interview)
-Sony A7s III - https://amzn.to/3OWnovN (b-roll)

AUDIO GEAR
-RODE Wireless GO - https://amzn.to/2FaqmuF

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Other equipment we use to film:

CAMERAS
-Canon C100 - https://amzn.to/2u04CMm
-Canon C300 - https://amzn.to/2TbymjT
-Canon EOS R - https://amzn.to/2QaPZlK
-Sony A7s III - https://amzn.to/3OWnovN

LENSES
-Canon 100mm macro - https://amzn.to/2KsZuaF (product shots & CUs)

TRIPODS
-Sachtler - https://amzn.to/2KTXbfH

MICS
-Sennheiser MKE600 - https://amzn.to/2ILulBP
-Sennheiser 416 - https://amzn.to/2INrtQy

LIGHTS:
-Litepanel Astra 6x - https://amzn.to/2KUBYCB
-Kino Flo Diva LED - https://amzn.to/2BuunZp

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Filmed on location at: https://www.LitewaveMedia.com in St. Petersburg, FL

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