Filmmaking 101: What is a 1ST AC?
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3 жыл бұрынThe role of the 1ST AC is an incredibly important job... But what does the 1ST AC do?
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@EdibleGlue369 3 жыл бұрын
I was completly green when I walked on set and got to 1st AC for an indie film. I came from a 3D animation background with a personal interest in filmmaking. Everything I had learned about cinematography was from YT channels like Film Roit, Indy Mogul, StudioBinder, DSLR Guides, Rob Ellis and a few film classes in college. My DP was an experienced and extremely patient guy who taught me everything I needed to know about 1st and 2nd AC, Gripping, DIT, and how to conduct yourself on set. This video really does hit home because it's so true. Thank you Film Riot!
@GABYFILMS 2 жыл бұрын
Wow I am the same boat right now, I studied computer animation years ago but really want to be an AC on set, Im going to keep watching YT videos to learn, but also, how do you apply to become an AC? And do they need you to be experienced to hire you? Or do you have to start off as a PA on all sets?
@dallasbagley 8 ай бұрын
@@GABYFILMSStaffmeup is a great sight for getting gigs. You'd probably want to aim for Camera PA, or 2nd AC first. Sometimes you just gotta plug your nose and jump tho. That's exactly where I'm at, as I just got put on as 1st AC. Never technically done it before, and I got about 4 weeks to study and figure it out. Reminds me of a quote Will Smith said once. "Greatness exists on the other side of fear".
@dallasbagley 8 ай бұрын
Bro, that's exactly where I'm at now. 4 weeks till shoot on a 1.2 million dollar short with an Alexa Mini, and I technically have never done it before, especially on this level. Any tips for me?
@brandongarden 3 жыл бұрын
I watch almost all of your videos I'm currently enrolled in Full Sail, great school but watching your videos after the long boring lectures are what really helps me get those 100's on my test and final projects. Thank you for making something entertaining and easy to digest it really helps. I've never been an A student before and it's really all thanks to you.
@Shotin35mm 3 жыл бұрын
I go to Full Sail too! When did you start and how long do you have left?
@VorticieFilms 3 жыл бұрын
My best friend went to Full Sail, met a lot of cool people there. Wish I went :(
@brandongarden 3 жыл бұрын
@@Shotin35mm I got 2 more months
@brandongarden 3 жыл бұрын
@@zach_blackburn why?
@projectstreet 2 жыл бұрын
The only advice I can give you is stop wasting your time at full sail and go get on a real film/tv set asap because that's where you're going to learn most of your knowledge anyway. Either that or work at a camera rental house. The money that your using to pay for your school you can be buying gear instead and using said gear to advertise yourself in order to get booked on jobs. Just my two cents, I went to film school too and didn't come to this realization until after I graduated. Best of luck 👍
@dallasdandigitalproduction393 3 жыл бұрын
"Follow your heart, follow your marks, follow your gut and listen well"- Justin droppin wisdom.
@codiroberts886 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy seeing ACs get some love on your channel. Andrew hammered home the importance of focus pulling and it's imperfections that require improvisation and precision of the AC to nail that focus every time. For aspiring ACs-- don't be misguided by tech with simple A and B functions that pulls for you **cough cough** it has it's time and place but you need to commit to the craft and practice to be the best, no exception.
@yassenspekal635 3 жыл бұрын
omg this could not of come at a better time. i am first AC next week on my first big shoot. and i want to do it properly.
@MatthPeder 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for featuring a variety of 1st ACs in this video. Incredibly valuable information from top-notch professionals. It takes a lot of patience, dedication, and skill to do what they do.
@Chandler_Goodrich 3 жыл бұрын
Bradford is an amazing AC and I’m privileged to have worked and learned from him in film school. Thanks for teaching me! I take your advice with me to every set.
@alexasuncion7718 3 жыл бұрын
Justin is just the best human being ever.
@cttp 3 жыл бұрын
100%
@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын
We agree very much.
@CineRickOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Having a good 1st AC is so crucial especially as sets get bigger and more needs to be managed because they will help the DP out in so many ways. I have two first AC's that I work with that are great and understand how I shoot and work so that in case one isn't available I can use the other and on bigger projects that I get hired for I always ensure that I can bring one of them on because its what has helped me get through so many scenarios
@LegoAnimations6370 4 ай бұрын
I've been the 1ST AC a couple of times and used Tilta-Nucleus M to focus pull. Damn, I wish it had such a great focus preset such as this 8:55
@imnickfriend 3 жыл бұрын
One time I was a 1st AC on a short film (actually you guys highlighted it a while ago. Short horror film called The Recipients) I had to pull on a long one take shot, on an old Russian anamorphic lens, at T1.5. Talent was told to improvise. All I had was a first position marker. HARDEST. PULL. OF. MY. LIFE.
@arnisbrown5848 3 жыл бұрын
I like your videos, subscribed!
@imnickfriend 3 жыл бұрын
@@arnisbrown5848 thanks man!
@harryvincentphoto 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best episodes of Film Riot! Loved it.
@dallasdandigitalproduction393 2 ай бұрын
This has to be in your top best videos . I keep coming back to remind myself what this position is. Im enthralled by how well produced it is.👏👏👏
@filmriot 2 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that!!
@AmirMak 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this Ryan!!! Respect for all the AC's out there ❤🙏
@alejandrojaen2305 3 жыл бұрын
The way both of them speak is inspiring. I use to do a lot of camera work and I did well but i didnt feel like these 2 feel about it. Much respect!
@johnclay7644 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a informative explanation on a key position in the camera department.
@daltonldavis1995 3 жыл бұрын
Justin is my favorite human. God bless him.
@baseroumoussa4163 10 ай бұрын
Just getting into filmmaking. I was just assigned 1st AC 2 days ago with know prior experience. I am here to learn and then do!!
@FerraFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode guys and by the way happy birthday Ryan!
@FilmCrowStudios 3 жыл бұрын
The smallest details makes the biggest differences
@zakbobby 3 жыл бұрын
Such a good episode! Great information as always. I Definitely wouldn't be doing film right now if it wasn't for film riot. Thanks guys!
@DWINTERS14 9 ай бұрын
What an incredible video from real on set professionals. I've always loved crew because these guys are absolute studs. They rarely make mistakes, keep it professional and get through the day usually without ever complaining. 12 - 18 hour days on a regular.
@JulesFredericNerestant 3 жыл бұрын
I'm annoyed by how much I love this video. So much insight and then product placement for devices that make my jaw drop. "Team Film Riot" tattoo coming right up!
@GripTips 3 жыл бұрын
Ugh, that follow focus system on the came-TV ABCD mark buttons. That’s some serious stank of electric sex. I could use the hell out of that right about now
@davetinoco 3 жыл бұрын
A Christmas Movie
@andresasindp 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and educational content. Thank you so much for the work you put in these videos.
@darkknightwithanidea1845 10 ай бұрын
A really great episode full of truth & facts. No BS or grandstanding. Nice work FR 💪🏼💪🏼🎥🖋
@mdturnerinoz 3 жыл бұрын
Ryan, AWESOME, mate! This was so cool whether one wants to understand filmmaking (me) or be one (which I might have tried 50 years ago had I had your or your presenters' abilities)! Kee 'em coming like this, please!
@stephencolor2010 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SERIES.
@giulioraimondo9359 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Loved this video! I know you guys made a video for 2nd AC years ago. But I would love it if you made another one of those in this same style as this one.
@JIMMY_NEMESIS 3 жыл бұрын
amazing episode , not enough video out there to give respect to all the person that work on set to a final cut
@8lec_R 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, Justin always has great hair cuts 😎
@TFGcine 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the advice.
@alexajayi1864 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Next! Could we get a video about the Grip and Electric department?!!
@dominiccole 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this video!
@meirchaimo6960 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a detailed video!
@cttp 3 жыл бұрын
Great episode!! Loved it
@LunaScopeJustin 3 жыл бұрын
What a great breakdown of what a 1st ac is!!!
@cj64films 3 жыл бұрын
I'm used to being my own first AC/DP/Director lol. But It is so valuable when I can direct and trust my DP to nail the shot. It was even more challenging when I'm acting and directing.
@raymonddillon3016 3 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation guys!!
@thodorisi.2889 3 жыл бұрын
Real heroes of movies! Should be move widely known and appreciated!
@user-xk1cp8bq3v 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful material, thanks a lot!
@ADARSH-ev4cf 3 жыл бұрын
Please continue this 101 series❣
@michael_viteritti 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, thank you :D
@marvelfoxmorty5057 3 жыл бұрын
filmriot needs to do More content like this, its really helpful ...
@GGFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Thanks!
@zencinematography 3 жыл бұрын
love this bro
@elliothartleyuk 3 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly useful. I am 14 and wondering what department I want to start aiming to in the film industry. Thanks for this vid :)
@IsaacGarciaFilms 3 жыл бұрын
Love your teams videos Always A1 🔥
@blankbrian 3 жыл бұрын
More 1st ac content pleeeease. This is super helpful.
@Tyler_Boren 3 жыл бұрын
Legendary as always
@moomoochacoo Жыл бұрын
ive been training as a 1st AC for 4 months and its freaking fun.
@davesniad 3 жыл бұрын
Great Episode.
@aquacitydigital3316 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@TannosaurusRex13 3 жыл бұрын
Hot damn I’ve never been this early. Shout out to the lads for keeping up the good work
@joshallred726 3 жыл бұрын
The follow focus seemed decent, on the other hand I really like the design of the video transmitter be able to be attached to v-mount, but correct me if I'm wrong it wouldn't be suitable for pulling focus correct? I looked at some reviews and it looks like the latency is way too delayed to reliably pull focus on faster moving scenes.
@eisliamedia545 3 жыл бұрын
I first ac for the first time ever tomorrow and I’m super nervous, had to watch this video again to comfort me
@PeterKae 3 жыл бұрын
That was a super interesting! 1 ACs rock!
@donjreyoung 3 жыл бұрын
Ooh interesting. I've only used the Nucleus M and WCU-4, but this Came-TV thing looks pretty cool, might rent it for my next indie shoot.
@Imsongvlogs 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful thank you
@edwinfortuna-fullsailunive8113 3 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@LongshotDigital01 3 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful!
@josephemmons8496 3 жыл бұрын
Some people make KZfaq videos, you guys influence an entire generation of filmmakers. A long time subscriber just saying thanks for incredible content that you have given us for years
@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is incredibly kind of you to say... Thanks so much, man!
@josephemmons8496 3 жыл бұрын
@@filmriot just giving credit where it's due. Thanks for doing your thing and letting us all come along for the ride.
@zakbobby 3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Ryan!
@kingdomanimations1193 3 жыл бұрын
I love this channelllll!!!!!!
@FilmCrowStudios 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын
@david_garibaldi 3 жыл бұрын
Justin 🖤
@Kingdlee_ 3 жыл бұрын
Did you know this whole time I haven’t been subscribed, thinking I was subscribed wondering why you blessed my feed so sparingly 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@ayedhatyaygo983 3 жыл бұрын
Film Riot University!!
@kellymulligan2304 3 жыл бұрын
When's the next film riot film coming out? You guys got any projects lined up??
@PrimalEdge 3 жыл бұрын
Groovy
@DavidSattler 3 жыл бұрын
Just recently started working with an AC. It's absolutely crazy how much not worrying about nailing focus or even fumbling around with lenses and filters frees up headspace. I felt like I could "see" the next shot more clearly. So if you can: get an AC - even if they're not super experienced yet
@warrenbrotherstudios2166 3 жыл бұрын
This is cool
@hoz40 3 жыл бұрын
God how useful that ABCD would be for me on set, very nice
@LeandroMartinezLFM 3 жыл бұрын
This video was AWESOME! What's the name of those orange clips holding the cables at 2:02?
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@TyHamlet 2 жыл бұрын
Shout Out to the legend Issac Lewis at 2:23. Who thankfully did not kill me on set back when I thought I could Scripty.
@directorhafiz 2 жыл бұрын
2:24 I see a Ghana Flag. Hello from Ghana. Thanks for this video FR
@dweber90 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video! can someone tell me where to get the blue cable ties at 2:42? Thanks.
@kazzenmann 3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious if there are any struggles pulling focus when you are lefthanded. The WCU you showed at the end of the video should be okay because of the wheel being in the center, but as far as I can tell many WCUs have the wheel on the right..
@valerintproductions 3 жыл бұрын
I had purchased the Came TV focus but for me it didn't take long before it lost connection even with line of sight. Did yours have this problem at all? I liked the price point but 20 feet away and connection wasn't so good. I finally just pulled for the Nucleus M which goes through walls! Cause my AC isn't always next to me or have their own monitor. And I assume that transmitter is just for video like Hollyland and Teradeck correct it doesn't help improve the range of the follow focus.
@dekuanstudios8457 3 жыл бұрын
For those of you who have a black magic pocket cinema camera, their app has a pretty good focus puller.
@chriscodling6573 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to get in the film industry one day
@OPTiMiS 3 жыл бұрын
Had my first gig as a DIT last week. I carefully watched and learned from the first AC and I've gotta say, all this is spot on to what he told me. I don't see myself becoming a first AC because I'm bad enough with measurements (been practicing with pulling focus and how to efficiently set up cameras). But their skills are ones I want to master soni can become a better Director or DP
@anonymous_______1876 3 жыл бұрын
We ever gonna get an update on there comes a knocking. You said the short film was really just a trailer pitch for the feature. Did it fall through. Is it in limbo. Is it in production. I think we need to know
@ibboss73 7 ай бұрын
Hello guys, I really need a wireless transmitter that is not as expensive as the Teradek bolt but can also get the job done with little to delay time. What do you recommend? Thanks
@soundbreaker2485 3 жыл бұрын
How’s the latency on this? I have hollyland Mars 400s which has slight latency really have to pick the best channel to get lowest latency & then there is Teradek which is industry standard with very low latency. Was wondering how well this video transmission will work for focus pulling for faster actions. If filming an action scene like a fight and slight latency can throw focus pulled off
@VidarKolstad Жыл бұрын
Takk!
@filmriot 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nicklong7442 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, this is what I do!
@TyHamlet 2 жыл бұрын
Fresh tips at 3:31 Justin.
@nyrubin 3 жыл бұрын
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@willchurchill7931 3 жыл бұрын
I hated being an AC but i really admire good ones.
@daniel_wilkinson 3 жыл бұрын
OMG those focus presets are pretty sexy.
@NatalieMarte 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I've never been this early lol I wish I knew what to comment 😂
@filmriot 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Crunkboy415 3 жыл бұрын
Focus puller?🤣
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@cl759 3 жыл бұрын
ROFL
@elmoustach6206 3 жыл бұрын
You are the best 🇩🇿❤️❤️❤️
@TimmyLodhi 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. My biggest question is.. How do you get yourself into a position where you can find work as a 1st AC if you don't have any connections?
@Raph333 3 жыл бұрын
Start as a PA then Camera Trainee then 2nd AC
@TimmyLodhi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Raph333 worked as a PA for many years and never got a chance to move up. Ended up taking a corporate camera job that paid much more. The film industry in a small town can be a tough place to move up
@meirchaimo6960 3 жыл бұрын
Happy Purim Ryan!
@jimbobaroobud 3 жыл бұрын
There was a lot of good information here, but there was also so much jargon used in this lesson that I don’t truthfully feel it could be labeled as “101.” Perhaps “301” or "401” would be better. It would have been oh so helpful if a few pop-ups came on screen to help define what your guests were referring to in their comments instead of just pictures of people we don’t know. I don’t think it should be assumed that everyone is familiar with the filmmakers’ in-house terminology in a “101” tutorial.
@SeeWhatYouSee 5 ай бұрын
why there is not two different operator in camera team, one touch the camera and second who only focus focus puller work. Because if you 1 camera assist do both work it takes time to training in focus puller work.
@dontworryboutit404 3 жыл бұрын
Woah. I'm here early.
@FranksWorldTV 3 жыл бұрын
Are you ok with all the bad weather in Texas?
@renossantinc768 4 ай бұрын
I love all the comments about "yeah i've never done this and got thrown into this role" hahaha!! i'm in that boat! i just got booked for my second film as a 1st AC and just mind boggled why ME???! this is hard!! we're all 1st time 1st ACs lmao
@Rajeswaran_Komathi 3 жыл бұрын
Ryan do competitions please 2021
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