Focus Pulling and Camera Assistant Skills
Tania Hoser · 2024
This chapter looks at best practice for the creative and technical aspects of focus pulling, including the differences between working with stills, cine and autofocus lenses. The chapter then details the core camera assistant skills of ‘slating’, i.e. putting on the clapper board, keeping technical records, setting up monitors and battery and data management. An in-depth knowledge of these skills is required by camera assistants whether working on large or small shoots and the same principles apply when shooting alone.