This is Film Operations recommendation for an Intermediate Level Narrative Production.
This film would require at-least two persons dedicated to the Camera Department as your Director of Photography/Camera Operator, and a 1st Assistant Camera to assist with pulling focus, ‘babysitting’ the camera, and cleaning/changing the prime lenses. We would highly encourage you to have an optional 2nd Assistant Camera to help with running slate (if using the Intermediate Level Sound Package Recommendation), taking camera notes, running for gear and organizing your Camera Departments staging area.
It would be shot almost entirely on sticks (tripod). Shoulder mounts add complexity and will need to be added on separately.
Please see the Narrative Modality Section for different add ons and alternatives. Make sure to ensure the add on or alternative products are eligible for the Intermediate Project Level by using the search tool or seeing the Additional Information section.
Tripod Add-on:
Need to go low? Add a Hi-Hat!
Prime Lens Add-on:
Need to go wider than a 14mm? Add-on the 10mm!
Zoom Lens Alternatives:
Need to avoid changing lenses? Use the Sigma!
Shoulder Mount Add-on:
Shoulder mounts are a great alternative to handheld, the downside is it adds complexity and weight to your build. Balance is very important and if not balanced correctly it can cause back fatigue very quickly.
| Recommended Deparment Crew Size | 1-3 |
|---|---|
| Project Level Availability | Intermediate (BFA / DIS), Senior Capstone (BFA), Honors Undergraduate Thesis (HUT), Graduate Proof-of-Concept (MFA), Greenlit Graduate Thesis (MFA) |
| Estimated Load-Out Time | ≈1 Hour |
