Figure 7.1. Camera assistants prepare two Arri Alexas for a day’s shooting. Note that they are labeled cameras “A” and “B” and different colored tape is used—this helps keep accessories and cases sorted out. Camera “A” has a digital rangefinder mounted above the lens—it looks like a set of miniature binoculars. (Photo courtesy John Brawley).

cameras & sensors

Figure 7.2. The Sony F-65 on a camera checkout day. The recording module is mounted on the back, and a TVLogic monitor is set up for the camera assistant. (Courtesy of DIT Sean Sweeney). ...

Get Cinematography: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.