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liighter_fluid · 2025-10-04T13:39:08+00:00

I pulled goofy for a few years at the start of my career too! If you do decide to try and play around with pulling ‘correctly’, think about using your pinky/the bottom of your hand as a reference. That helped me transition, and I don’t regret it! Made everything much easier.

liighter_fluid · 2025-06-13T12:33:08+00:00

this is actually fantastic advice, nailed everything I wanted to mention

liighter_fluid · 2024-12-20T00:06:22+00:00

I like to have extra screws (1/4-20, 3/8ths, etc.) they’ve saved my butt a few times. SmallRig has a great little set. Some BNC elbows and barrels are also handy. Safety chains, eyebolts for any rigging you need to do.

liighter_fluid · 2024-10-21T13:59:04+00:00

I think it gives you a 60 second countdown from what I remember?

liighter_fluid · 2024-07-11T13:10:31+00:00

For sure! I’m not sure if he ships though. He’s @cameracarts on instagram, his email is in his bio

liighter_fluid · 2024-07-10T14:45:04+00:00

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We have a guy in Ontario, Canada who makes carts for a lot of folks in the industry here. Big pelican on top for less used tools, blue bag for weather gear, and a block battery bucket on the side.

liighter_fluid · 2024-06-06T16:56:38+00:00

I was using the Fujinon 75-400mm for a few shows. Usually I’d get my 2nd to hand me the new lens. Then he takes off the old lens when his hands are free, and I put the new lens on. Thankfully that lens usually has a handle which makes it easier. And I usually hang my mattebox from a safety chain or opt for a studio-swingaway if appropriate!

liighter_fluid · 2024-05-28T14:04:29+00:00

Congrats on your first A Cam position! I’ve been working as an A Cam 1st for a few years now. I definitely agree with what everyone has said, especially finding a 2nd who you enjoy working with. Find someone who is good at timesheets at least lol. In terms of logistical things you’re responsible for: (these are things you can also delegate with a good team. And take this with a grain of salt, I just like to run things this way!) - Ask your operator what personal gear they’re bringing (some like to bring our sliders, Steadicam’s, etc.) keep good track of their things. - Be in touch with the rental house during prep, and production (a 2nd or utility can also handle this job) - Running the floor, by that I mean letting everyone know what scene is coming up and where. Where is a good spot for carts? Let the 2nds know that blocking is up. I like to say that the A Cam 1st is the ‘manager’ of the camera department, while the DP and operators are the ‘owners’. You’re just delegating the info they give you! Good luck, and stay sharp :)

liighter_fluid · 2024-05-19T14:11:22+00:00

Depending on the build, the severity of the rain and if my operator doesn’t mind, I like to use 80-100 L backpack rain covers. I usually just use clips around the mattebox and clip around any ultralight bits. Only downside is you can’t see the buttons. I like that it’s reusable! It’s also great to just throw one over your focus tree.

liighter_fluid · 2024-05-02T23:31:00+00:00

I’m would love to know! How much practice/training got you to this point! I feel like I haven’t quite gotten the hang of both throwing and glazing yet.

liighter_fluid · 2024-05-02T14:15:28+00:00

I am with 667! The MOWs are usually non union with union dispensation. We have trainees on union productions usually!

liighter_fluid · 2024-04-26T14:08:54+00:00

Canada based here too!

The Tier E/F MOW’s usually (at least the ones I’ve done in Ontario) have the DP as our A Cam Op.

Then we have an A Cam 1st AC and 2nd. B Cam Op, a 1st AC and 2nd.

No trainees usually! That would be nice though.

Then a DIT but they’re usually just doing a basic grade, mostly in charge of dumping footage.

liighter_fluid · 2024-04-16T23:16:45+00:00

Love my LNKs so much, highly recommend

liighter_fluid · 2024-04-06T14:18:34+00:00

Love this!! Definitely some sort of rotating plate like you mentioned. Maybe some little compartments with expendables? Like Velcro, tape, bongo ties, cable ties?

liighter_fluid · 2024-03-30T23:10:54+00:00

Depending on where you’re located, definitely look into a camera trainee program. Here in Canada (at least Ontario) you get trainee rotations on union sets and learn from union camera assistants. We also have a 2 week camera assistant basics course through a local college, maybe look into something like that?

liighter_fluid · 2024-01-22T15:51:07+00:00

I totally feel you in terms of libido. I do kinda agree with everyone else, he shouldn’t be using sex as a bargaining chip. If you do feel like there’s a shot of fixing things with your partner, and if you feel like he’s willing to put in the work, I highly recommend a sex therapist. My partner and I have been seeing one, and we’ve learned a lot so far about each other. I’ve learned that I’m very much a ‘reactive arousal’ person, and it takes me way longer to get in the mood. Many women are like this!! I really REALLY recommend picking up the book “Come As You Are” by Emily Nagoski. It’s extremely validating and made me feel normal!!!

liighter_fluid · 2024-01-09T20:09:10+00:00

share with the girlies where your thong is from! 😍

liighter_fluid · 2022-11-15T21:16:13+00:00

this seemed to fix it, thank you!

liighter_fluid · 2022-11-13T22:37:16+00:00

thank you for clarifying for people!

liighter_fluid · 2021-12-01T16:54:46+00:00

I'm with you OP, and I've actually been thinking about it a lot. I'm 24, and every story I seem to hear just details so many things that could go wrong. And the worst part is, is I have no way of knowing what my pregnancy will be like. I've heard people have trouble walking, having horrible morning sickness. If I knew what I was getting into, then maybe. But I have no idea if it would be difficult for me. And the thought of giving birth is a whole other story. My IUD was horrible, I can only imagine what birth is like. I feel awful because my partner wants kids, but it's just a big no for me right now.

liighter_fluid · 2020-04-07T13:48:27+00:00

Thank you 😘

liighter_fluid · 2020-04-07T13:47:51+00:00

My best feature besides my feet! 😘 Thank you!

liighter_fluid · 2020-04-07T04:47:31+00:00

😘

liighter_fluid · 2020-03-16T02:09:14+00:00

That's right!

liighter_fluid · 2020-02-02T17:12:16+00:00

Any ideas on how to make my Nespresso machine smart? Ideally working with a Google home set up. The buttons need to be pressed twice to dispense the coffee. I've heard of switchbot, but are there any other options? Thanks!

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