2ND AC

Camera Assistant Hire

2ND AC 

• 2nd Camera Asistant Hire. Back in the days, even though it wasn’t very high up on the set hierarchy, the second camera assistant was the person who literally had in his hands all the footage, because it was in charge, between many other things, of loading and downloading the film magazines and organize both the exposed and unexposed film stock. And aside of that, this person still is an essential piece of help to the first assistant cameraman, so is a key part of an efficient camera crew. And for the peace of mind of both the production and the rental house is paramount that the second assistant cameraman, who is in charge of organize and take care of the equipment, has a perfect knowledge of it so he can be as fast and effective as possible, without taking time from other tasks as important as the clapperboard or the camera reports. The 2^nd assistant camera we are working with use our equipments on daily basis so there is literally nobody more suitable when it comes to choose the components of the camera crew. At Camaleón Rental we consider that a good 2^nd AC is a "win win", both for us and for you and we are committed with the quality of our technicians so you don’t need to worry about anything more than your project.

• We work with bilingual, english-spanish, professionals.

• The camera assistant in film, also known as second assistant cameraman, performs a variety of essential functions that support the camera crew and facilitate the workflow on the film set. Their main functions are described below.

• Equipment set-up: Assist in the setup and set-up of the camera, tripods, dollies, cranes and other necessary equipment prior to shooting.

• Equipment maintenance: Perform basic cleaning and maintenance of camera equipment to ensure its good condition.

• Equipment inventory: Maintain an accurate inventory of all camera equipment and accessories.

• Film Loading: On productions using film, load and unload rolls of film into the camera accurately and safely.

• Memory cards and disks: On digital productions, handle and change memory cards, hard drives and other storage media as required.

• Clapper: Operate the clapper at the start of each shot, ensuring that the information is clear and accurate, including shot number, scene, date, and other relevant information.

• Synchronization: Assist in the synchronization of audio and video by marking the beginning of each shot with the clapperboard.

• Tagging footage: Label and organize all recorded footage, whether film, memory cards or other storage media.

• Marker placement: Place markers on set to indicate to the actors where they should position or move.

• General Assistance: Provide general assistance to the first assistant cameraman (focus puller) and camera operator, assisting with tasks such as changing lenses and reconfiguring equipment.

• Team Communication: Maintain constant communication with the camera operator, first assistant camera operator and other team members to coordinate activities and ensure efficient workflow.

• Coordination of movements: Assist in the coordination of camera movements and ensure that equipment changes are made without interruption to the shoot.

• Equipment Check: Verify that all equipment is working properly before and during the shoot.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot minor technical problems with camera equipment.

• Monitors and ancillary devices: Set up and operate video monitors and other ancillary devices that allow the director and other crew members to view footage in real time.

• Safe Storage: Ensure safe storage and proper handling of recorded media to prevent loss or damage.

• Equipment transport: Assist in transporting and organizing camera equipment to different locations.

• Set organization: Ensure that the set is organized and free of obstacles that may interfere with filming.

• Safety compliance: Follow safety rules on set to protect crew and camera equipment.

• Accident prevention: Identify and mitigate potential hazards on set related to camera equipment.

• The camera assistant in film performs a wide range of tasks that ensure the smooth running of the camera crew and the workflow on set. Their role is essential to support the first assistant cameraman and camera operator, and to maintain organization and efficiency in film production.