A 2nd AC, also referred to as the 2nd Assistant Camera or Clapper Loader, is part of the camera department on a film set. The duties of a camera assistant include:
1) Setting up cameras and lenses according to the requirements of the photographer and production team.
2) Checking that all equipment is functioning properly, including battery levels for film cameras
3) Ensuring that all lights are working properly (including strobes), as well as checking that all modifiers are set up correctly
4) Checking that all tripods are sturdy enough to support heavy DSLR cameras, as well as ensuring that each tripod has been properly balanced so it doesn’t tip over or collapse under its own weight
5) Making sure the camera’s focus is set correctly before every take
A camera department is an essential unit of any video production—they do everything from helping determine the look and feel of the film to cleaning the equipment. Everyone in the camera department reports to the director of photography (also called the cinematographer) for direction. Two important support positions in the department are the first assistant camera and second assistant camera.
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