Don't f**k up your first camera assistant job 

Oh that’s so wonderful to hear! I felt the same way when I started out, I scoured the internet to find anything that would help 😅

Same, except I got put on as KEY assistant camera. I obviously had enough experience to warrant consideration, but man... It just means so much to all of us, ya know? Never had a plan B, so it's ride or die every time.

Thanks Mike! I just posted a new video today and will have some more coming soon. The hiatus is finally over :)

Congratulations! That’s wonderful. Well let me know what other topics you’d like me to cover in the future and we can climb up the ladder together 😊

Wow, thank-you so much! I didn't think it would be much to look at with my iPhone videos from set and filming on my laptop but I'm so happy the information was translated!

That's a great tip, thanks so much for sharing. Tickles my OCD perfectly.

Hi Emilio, greeting from Sweden!! ☺

You’re awesome thanks mate!

Thank-you so much Jake! Working on that imposter syndrome..

@@actodp2576 You helped me prepare for my first Hulu AC gig and during that Ive felt this too, you're not alone! It may seem like everyone's on their best game at all times but don't forget we are all only humans doing the best we can ❤ you're incredibly talented and the more we work, the more people see what we bring to the table, the more comfortable we will become within our own skin. You got this 🤙

@@jakecolefilms What an incredibly lovely comment!!! So kind, wishing you all the best too! ☺

​@@actodp2576two years later and I'm still sending out your video to my interns and other AC's! Hope all is well with you ❤

Thanks so much Layton, I promise I will make more content more often!

Wow thank-you so much! Really appreciated it!

There are more coming! I'm so sorry I have been so busy on shoots but I promise I will make more in the future! 🙏

Thank-you! I promise to make some more in the future, my assistants and I are trying to film some videos after wrap :) more coming soon.

@@actodp2576 you are such a legend

Well I must say a great DP can be just as thankless as a great AC. When it's perfect for the story it draws no attention to itself 😉 magic indeed

thank-you so much :)

Thank-you so much Rickie!

Thank-you so much :)

no I'm not unfortunately

That’s a great question, if you check out my getting hired and fired video or blog post you might find some answers :)

It’s the age old conundrum - you can’t get a job without experience, but you can’t get experience without a job. When I started as a film assistant, I looked up all the AC’s in the 411 directory and called them. I told them what I was interested in, my level of experience, and asked if there was a way to visit them on set. Some were accommodating, and allowed me to hang out while they worked. During down time or between shots, they would explain things and show me the routine. I also went to the camera rental houses where the AC’s were prepping their packages, and did the same thing. There they had more time to talk and explain things. The rental houses will also help you learn the equipment. It is good for them because they want people that are using their equipment to understand the gear. You might try to first get a job at a rental house as a prep tech, which is where a lot of AC’s start. They become experts on the cameras, and gear, and meet many experienced camera people for future connections. You must put yourself out there and let people know you exist - then take every opportunity to learn whatever you can.

Thank-you so much Hakim! You have an excellent channel, I can learn a lot from you. I went to film school but I studied as a producer, I have learnt everything about camera from working as a camera assistant. I've been well supported with learning on the job but if you have the ability to be observant and learn quickly, most people will allow you to learn as you go ☺

@@actodp2576 Oh that is cool that you have. learned on the job, I do intend to look out for that as well. Thank you for checking out my channel, it is still new and I am trying to promote it as much as I can, glad you like it. Thanks.