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The Camera Assistants Manual

David E. Elkins, SOC has over 25 years of professional experience as a Camera Operator and First Assistant Cameraman.

Painting with Light

Painting With Light was the first book on cinematography written by a major Hollywood cameraman.

Masters of Light

The authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film.

The Camera Assistant

The Camera Assistant: A Complete Professional Handbook explains both the practice and theory.

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Ben Carter Locations

Ben Carter has been managing locations for Films, TV, Dramas, Music promos, Commercial and Stills shoots for almost 10 years.

The Black and the Blue

Filmmaking tips for camera assistants.

Film and TV Sound

A forum and blog dedicated to production and post production sound.

Art DepartMENTAL

Providing resources for film and television professionals working in the art department.

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My First Job in Film

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The Location Guide

The Location Guide is an annual directory with 600 pages of essential information for filming on location worldwide.

Cinematographers Mailing List

Participants in the discussion on this site are cinematographers, their crew and representatives of all the main manufacturing and rental companies.

Locations Hub

LH.com is a global locations gallery, a marketplace bringing together those looking for locations with those who have locations for use.

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Guild of British Camera Technicians

The Guild of British Camera Technicians is not a union but an Association of professional camera technicians.

British Film Designers Guild

Feature films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, Television Film, Series and Light Entertainment; the BFDG represent Design in British Films.

The British Society of Cinematographers

Since its formation in 1949, its prime objective has been to promote and encourage the highest standards in the art and craft of cinematography.

BECTU

BECTU is the UK's media and entertainment trade union; sectors covered include broadcasting, film, independent production, theatre and the arts, live events, leisure and digital media.

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