Includes bibliographical references and index.

Basics of cinematography -- The camera department -- Camera trainee and camera production assistant (PA) -- Second assistant cameraman (2nd AC) and film loader -- First assistant cameraman (1st AC) -- Film productions: problems and troubleshooting -- Flim cameras -- Before, during and after the job.

"Excel as a cameraman in today's evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do -and what NOT to do - during production and get the job done right the first time. This seventh edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with the multi-skill set needed to maintain and transport a camera, troubleshoot common problems on location, prepare for job interviews, and work with both film and digital technologies. Illustrations, checklists, and tables accompany each chapter and highlight the daily workflow of an AC. With expanded sections on problems and troubleshooting, updated formulas, tables, and checklists, as well as new information on the differences between working in the US and UK and additional information on working with digital technology. This is a must-have for anyone looking to succeed in this highly technical and ever-changing profession. Featuring a comprehensive companion website that offers plenty of useful resources, including online tutorials that ACs can easily access while on location and supplementary downloadable forms and checklists"-- Provided by publisher.