The Black and Blue
Filmmaking Tips for Camera Assistants
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Does anybody who’s not a Netflix or WB executive want this deal to happen?
The New York Times covers the blockbuster merger between Netflix and Warner Bros with a litany of legitimate concerns and fears surrounding this deal from film industry insiders: Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Cinema United, a trade organization that represents 30,000 movie…
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We AC’s Are a Short People
Ever notice how camera assistants (AC's) tend to be short as the camera stands tall? It's a bias I've seen over the years – even if the only evidence I have is anecdotal and personal. Being a short AC, however, can have its perks when crammed in the back of a car.
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Version 5.0 of The Black and Blue is Live!
In spite of the long breaks that I've taken from this site, it continues to find an audience and help camera assistants around the world. It's amazing. And because so many of these people reach out to me, I've always made sure The Black and Blue was hosted on a fast web server…
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Happy Labor Day: The Film Industry Should Treat Crew Better
Today is Labor Day in the United States and, as we recognize this national holiday dedicated to the achievements of the American workforce, it's important to acknowledge that the crew in the film industry – the labor – hold more skill, talent, and power than is being recognized…
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‘The Gift of Room Tone’ featuring Martin Scorsese, Roger Deakins, Cristopher Walken, and More
"Capturing room tone requires [Criterion Collection] interview subjects to sit quietly for thirty to sixty seconds, and of course when you ask a bunch of people to do the exact same thing, they’ll all end up doing it differently. As you’ll see, some are very playful while others…
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Focus Puller Chris Silano on Using the Preston Light Ranger
A little late to this one, but this overview of the Light Ranger 2 from Chris Silano ("A" Cam 1st AC on Uncut Gems) from the Gods of Focus series in Jon Fauer's Film and Digital Times is worth the delay
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Tom Cruise Isn’t Messing Around with COVID Safety
As first reported by The Sun, Tom Cruise went on a tear against two members of the Mission Impossible 7 crew who failed to social distance. We don’t know the entire context of what happened – merely that these two people were standing within a meter of each other around a…
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20 Holiday Gifts for Camera Assistants (That Your Family Can Actually Afford)
It's no secret that filmmaking gear – even the small knick knacks – are pricey, but while those of us in the industry are used to it, it's hard to ask a family member to spend $300 on a new ditty bag. So here's a list of twenty items that would make great gifts for camera crew…
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Get Answers to These 9 Coronavirus Safety Questions Before Taking a Job
When you get a call for a shoot where the rate is $$$, you're mostly thinking, "I hope I'm available." Especially if it's with a solid crew or a really cool concept. But in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic, you also need to be aware of the exposure risks you're accepting…
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12 Pieces of Coronavirus Advice for Camera Assistants
As camera assistants, we work with some of the most high-touch equipment on set and there's plenty of departmental interactions from reloading the camera to changing lenses. The work is the same, and our skills still relevant, but it requires rethinking how to make things safer…