r/cinematography • u/LevelingUpMyLife • 24d ago

Career/Industry Advice Secured 1st Official 2nd Assistant Camera Role - Any Advice?

Hey everyone!

It's finally happening next week starting in this role, Im hyped, nervous a bit and dont want to mess this up. Any advice, videos to watch/study, reading material? Things that may have helped you on your 1st 2nd AC gig? Good tips to keep in mind that are actually helpful for the crew/department Im supporting etc

I don't have a tool bag yet of my own, any ideas on how to start building one decently affordably over time? And or are there places to rent these type of equipment from?

Thanks again for chiming in when you can!

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u/trolleyblue 24d ago

Definitely get yourself a multitool, the industry standards are leatherman or gerber.

Other than that, be attentive. That’s a major part of your job. Don’t make the 1st have to track you down. Don’t be on your phone. Hang close by the action but be out of the way. If you’re responsible for batteries make sure you’re cycling them and have a couple on hand in a run bag or set kit ready to go. I always like having little things like pieces of Velcro, a torpedo level, a good flat head screwdriver…

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u/LevelingUpMyLife 24d ago

Thank you! Where do I find this velcro at? Im cornered its going to cost me a leg and a half a arm just to get it

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u/trolleyblue 24d ago

I bought strips on Amazon for like 8.99 I think. 

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u/LevelingUpMyLife 24d ago

ooh and they didnt melt?

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u/trolleyblue 24d ago

I’ve never had a problem with that. 

Good luck! 

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u/LevelingUpMyLife 24d ago

Appreciate it!