Filmmaking 101: What is a 1ST AC?

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

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.

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!!

A really great episode full of truth & facts. No BS or grandstanding. Nice work FR 💪🏼💪🏼🎥🖋

ive been training as a 1st AC for 4 months and its freaking fun.

Takk!

Still don't know what AC stands for. 🤣🤣😂😂😂. Assistant camera?

Who knows

The photo at 2.03 is 1ST AC porn...

Is that a nasi flag? Lol

So I guess the Cameraman just hits Record and aims

I just cheat with touch-AF..

Is it too late for me? I'm going to be 39 in January! I belong in film!

Great video. Thanks for the advice.

I'd hate to have been the 1st AC for Army of the Dead. Zack Snyder used Canon Dream lenses because they'd open up to f/ .95.

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!

Did you know this whole time I haven’t been subscribed, thinking I was subscribed wondering why you blessed my feed so sparingly 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

I first ac for the first time ever tomorrow and I’m super nervous, had to watch this video again to comfort me

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..

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

Thanks for a informative explanation on a key position in the camera department.

love this bro

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

A whole load of white peeps with jobs is unsettling for me

Awesome video.

Next! Could we get a video about the Grip and Electric department?!!

Thank you so much for this Ryan!!!
Respect for all the AC's out there ❤🙏

"Follow your heart, follow your marks, follow your gut and listen well"- Justin droppin wisdom.

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

ok i have to say this sorry buy these ppl work on shitty projects and they brag about their jobs more than union guys out there.Dude who cares , you work on jobs that nobody watches..

I hated being an AC but i really admire good ones.

Nice presentation guys!!

Wonderful material, thanks a lot!

You wouldn't want to accidentally hit one of those mark buttons mid take, or think the actor is on the right mark and rack to them, and they become out of focus because their head is in a different position. Def not a good system to bring on a big-budget show to get kit rental. Tilta has a good alternative if you can't afford a Preston or Arri WCU

Love your teams videos

Always A1 🔥

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SERIES.

Great Episode.

Don't fall in love with a 1st AC. He's soft all the time.

Great video as always, thank you :D

Please continue this 101 series❣

Film Riot University!!

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.

Damn, Justin always has great hair cuts 😎

Justin looks like Clint from Corridor Crew

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!