The Trainee Assistant Camera supports the camera department while learning the craft of filmmaking by assisting with camera equipment maintenance, testing, cleaning, labelling, and cataloguing.
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Working Life
The Trainee Assistant Camera’s role is to support and assist the work of the camera department while getting the opportunity to learn the craft of camera and filmmaking.
Role and Responsibilities
- Support the clapper loader in renting, testing, maintaining, cleaning, labelling, and cataloguing cameras and equipment.
- Mark actors’ positions during rehearsals and help to manage and number camera cards.
- Responsible for performing various day-to-day tasks as directed by senior members of the department.
- Receive training and mentoring in camera production workflows, from pre-production right through to post-production.
Works with
- Clapper Loader
- Focus Puller
- Camera Operator
- Director of Photography
- All of the Camera Department
Qualities - Trainee Assistant Camera
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
A sound knowledge of photography, cameras, and the various roles of camera crew.
Be able to learn about specific photographic and testing techniques.
Be able to learn on the job, and to support the clapper loader and focus puller in their jobs.
Enthusiasm and the ability to listen to, understand, and take direction.
Good communication and reporting skills – the ability to learn and be accurate and detailed on camera reports and paperwork.
Great observational skills and attention to detail.
Interests - Trainee Assistant Camera
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Entry / Progression - Trainee Assistant Camera
Education Route: A degree in Film Studies or Photography can be useful to give a good understanding of composition and light, enthusiasm, interest, and experience with cameras.
Career Path to Trainee Assistant Camera: This is an entry level role.
Career Path from Trainee Assistant Camera: 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC), Camera Operator.
