Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Camera roles & workflow · Specialist

First assistant camera

Also called: 1st AC, focus puller

ELI5

The camera assistant mainly responsible for focus, lens setup and camera technical readiness.

Used in conversation

“Let’s photograph the same setup with the first assistant camera before deciding.”

Definition

The camera assistant principally responsible for focus, lens setup and camera technical readiness.

Here “First assistant camera” means: The camera assistant principally responsible for focus, lens setup and camera technical readiness.

Pitch context

This term helps a treatment describe how the camera or light will shape the viewer's experience.

Why it matters: Explains what the image should look like and how it can be framed, captured and lit.

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