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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.

My First Job in Film

Want to be an intern or a runner? Dreaming of being a producer, director, or writer? Then Sign Up Today!

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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