Camera Assistant Reflective Essay

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During the 2nd Production Cycle, I took the responsibility of the Camera Assistant, as I found the role to be refreshing, due it providing me the opportunity to further develop my Technical skills; by gaining a basic understanding of the NX5 camera and its operating capabilities.
As a result, this was one of my main responsibilities as the Camera Assistant; as I had to ensure that I got the camera fully functional for the shoot; ensuring that I have correctly white balanced the camera and pre-selected the appropriate settings before the filming.
Through this, It helped to enhance my knowledge and understand the operating capabilities of NX5 cameras, during the Production of Cinematography. From my experience, this allowed me to experience and understand the key requirements for a Camera Assistant.
From this, it allowed me to work collaboratively with the Camera Operator and Cinematographer and providing them assistance for when needed. This
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During the editing process, the Script Supervisor works cooperatively amongst the Editor, as they select the perfect 'slate and take' from the notes that the Script Supervisor has provided.
Throughout the shoot, I believe I had good communication amongst the directors and camera department, as we were always on guard for a certain situation (e.g. Carrying a spare battery on hand) and I always ensured that the Clapper Board was fully displayed within the shot, when marking it.
During the Feedback screening, the film was met with great feedback, with the tutors particularly praising it as a well-developed film, including the direction, cinematography and acting. From this, the film had good communication amongst the group, with each and every specialist doing their job to professional

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