Year: 2015

For most of our lives, we have been taught how to handle cables incorrectly. We grow up learning how to wrap extension cords or rope around our arm and tie them off. Probably not a big deal for rope or even some extension cords. However, for audio cables like XLR cables and even the Cinema…Continue Reading Rolling Cables the Right Way

Pulling, racking, and throwing focus are major elements of narrative DSLR production. In the “industry” (or, industries), the 1st AC’s sole responsibility is making sure that critical focus is maintained. In smaller productions, you may be doing all the camera work: marking, measuring and pulling focus along with the duties of the DP and camera…Continue Reading Bootleg Follow Focus