Archive for the ‘Camera’ Category
So you think you’re a shooter
Over the last five years or so a new position has opened up on reality shows, the jr. shooter. Someone who has grown out of ACing and is ready to begin their career as a camera operator. In my opinion, it’s a position long over due but one that is under appreciated by both the production companies and the sometimes, the jr. shooter themselves.
Need Inspiration for B-Roll?
Camera operators all know exactly where to go in their own cities for B-Roll. There are all the magic spots, overlooks and angles we revisit over and over.
This time lapse reel of Brandon Alperin. There are both beautiful & disturbing images, the later of the Los Angeles fires. If you’d like to view it [...]
Another Interview with a real-life reality tv crew member!
I’ve had a few nicknames depending on the crew, my favorites are Dirty Mark, Plutark and Goo-Fart.
Our First Interview!
My thought process went along the lines of: “Wow! I’m working w/ a bunch of scumbags! And why does everyone dress the same? You know, like w/ those lame stubby army hats and Capri pants.