- Title: Mansion
- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Focus Puller / 1st AC
**The DP calls 1st AC "Focus Puller" - DP will be doing his own operating.**
A good focus puller will have an intimate knowledge of cinematographic and optical theory. Depending on the parameters of a given shot, there is often very little room for error. As such, the role of a focus puller is extremely important within the realm of a film production; a "soft" image will, in most circumstances, be considered unusable, since there is no way to fix such an error in post-production. One must also consider that an actor may not be able to duplicate his or her best performance in a subsequent take, so the focus puller is expected to perform flawlessly on every take. Because of these factors, some production personnel consider the focus puller to have the most difficult job on set.
1st AC also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all camera equipment and accessories, including; lenses, filters, batteries, film magazines/recording media, matte boxes, etc., as well as configuring the camera and its accessories in multiple ways for different setups. 1st ACs arrive on set before the Director, Director of Photography and Camera Operator, and ensures the camera and all required lenses are prepared for the day's shoot. During filming, the 1st AC is responsible for moving the camera to each setup as directed by the Director of Photography. At the end of each shooting day, 1st ACs clean the equipment and pack it up in preparation for the next day. If there is a problem with the rushes (such as a scratch on the film), the focus puller communicates with the film lab to fix any faults with the camera.
Start date: 8/21/19
End date: 8/27/19
(In the case of Pickups post end date, 1st AC must be available to work on set.)
Please note: This position requires Contractor to be in Philadelphia, PA on 8/21/19. They must work directly with their camera team during prep on 8/22/19, be on set 8/23/19 - 8/26/19. Departure after equipment returns the night of 8/27/19.
$1250 flat rate
Logline: A film about three siblings who uncover secrets of their hometown
The producers and director are looking for hardworking, eager crew members that are excited about bringing more film to the Philadelphia area. Please reply with any questions, as we are interested in starting collaborative partnerships with local PA artists!