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Elkins, SOC  \nFirst Assistant Cameraman  \n[david@davidelkins.com](david@davidelkins.com)  \nFreelance Professional Motion Picture Camera Operator & Assistant Cameraman, 1985 – Present  \n• Camera operator and first assistant cameraman on over one hundred twenty five 16mm and 35mm productions; productions included industrial and educational films, documentaries, public service announcements, commercials, music videos, television series and feature films.  \n• As camera operator worked closely with the director and director of photography to provide the proper composition for each shot. Worked closely with the first assistant cameraman and dolly grip during rehearsals to coordinate any focus or zoom changes and dolly moves required for the shot.  \n• As assistant cameraman I coordinated the ordering, preparation and testing of all camera equipment prior to filming. Responsibilities also included set-up and maintenance of all camera equipment during filming, supervision of the operation of the camera department and additional camera crew members during production and working directly with camera rental companies regarding the ordering of equipment needed for filming.  \nEQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE  \nWorking knowledge of the following: 16mm and 35mm film camera systems - Aaton XTR-Prod, Arriflex l6S, Arriflex 16M, Arriflex 16BL, Arriflex 16SR2, Arriflex 16SR3, Arriflex 416, Arriflex Arricam, Arriflex 235, Arriflex 35-3, Arriflex 35BL, Arriflex 535, Cinema Products CP16, Eclair ACL, Eclair NPR, Leonetti Ultracam, Moviecam Compact, Moviecam SuperAmerica, Panavision Panaflex 16, Panavision GII, Panavision Golden, Panavision Platinum, Panavision Panastar, Panavision Panaflex-X. HD video camera systems – Arriflex Alexa, Panasonic HDX-900, Panasonic HPX- 2700, Panasonic HVX-200, Sony PMW-EX3 .  \nWORKSHOPS & SEMINARS  \nRule Boston Camera Learning Lab – August 2010  \nBoston, MA  \nA two hour workshop on the fundamentals of the job of a first and second assistant cameraman on film productions. Topics included the basics of the job, how and why we do specific things, unionsand the interaction between the camera team and other film crew members.  \nConnecticut Film Industry Training Program, July-August 2008, June 2009  \nMiddletown, CT  \nThe CT FITP was designed to establish a skilled in-state film workforce, in order to provide incentive for producers to select Connecticut as a location for film and television. The state's strengthened production infrastructure will support a range of projects, making it easier for companies to carry out long-term productions in Connecticut. 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At the conclusion of two weeks of intense training all classes came together to shoot a small production on location and in the studio.  \nBoston Film & Video Foundation, July 1997, June-July 1998, July-August 2000, June-July 2001  \nBoston, MA  \n• Taught basic cinematography workshop, which was an introductory, course covering the basics of cinematography and filmmaking. Topics included film stocks, film formats, cameras, lenses, magazines, exposure, basic composition, basic lighting and film crew positions and responsibilities.  \n• Taught camera assistant workshop, an intensive two-day workshop covering all aspec","cbCaiaMod5KINdFq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaMod5KINdFq","pdf",40035,6,"English","# Professional Experience\n## Camera Operator & First Assistant Cameraman\n## Equipment Knowledge & Experience\n## Workshops & Seminars\n## Other Related Experience\n## Professional Affiliations\n## Articles and Publications","[{\"question\":\"What roles and responsibilities does David E. 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