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Camera assistant andcamera crew jobs

Camera assistant jobs for every rung below the DOP: 2nd AC, 1st AC and focus puller, plus DIT, steadicam and set photography. Log the setups and lenses you've handled, and apply to shoots that fit your dates.

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Camera & Cinematography

From the camera cart to the DOP's chair.

01 1st AC (First Assistant Camera)

Runs the camera on the floor, keeping prep, coordination and logistics tight through the shoot.

 02 2nd AC (Second Assistant Camera)

Handles slating, media and card management, keeping the camera department organized.

 03 Camera Attendant

Supports the camera team with prep, on-set logistics and data handling.

 04 Motion Control Technician

Programs and operates motion-control rigs for precise, repeatable moves and VFX shots.

 05 Focus Puller

Keeps moving subjects sharp, measuring and adjusting focus shot by shot.

 06 Steadicam Operator

Delivers smooth moving-camera shots, planning and executing complex moves on the day.

 07 Set Photographer

Shoots stills for publicity, behind-the-scenes and continuity across the production.

 08 DIT (Digital Imaging Technician)

Manages on-set data, color and quality control, from dailies to a clean handover.

Why creators join Artisty

Start where the gear is

Camera attendants and 2nd ACs learn the kit, the cards and the slate. Most DOPs started on this rung.

Earn the focus

Pulling focus is the step a 1st AC is judged on. Log the setups and lenses you've pulled on, because productions hire this rung on track record.

Pick a lane or a specialty

Some move up to operating and the DOP's chair; others build careers as DITs, steadicam operators or stills photographers. Each lane has its own roles here.

Get on set through your filmy network

List every camera role you can do, and productions see exactly where you fit.

01 Mark every camera role you can take Join for free
02 Get verified through the skill test and AI interview
03 Apply to roles that fit your dates

Camera & Cinematography FAQs

Hiring for Camera & Cinematography?

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Artisty is a platform where productions post film and AV roles and crew apply to them directly. Sign up, pick the camera roles you can do, from 2nd AC to focus puller, and add the shoots you've worked on. Roles that match your skills, city and dates show up for you to apply.

Yes. Pick every role you can do when you sign up, and roles across all of them reach you. Be honest about the rung, because productions check credits for each one you list.

Mostly by pulling focus well and being seen doing it. Ask your 1st AC for setups to pull on, log them on your profile as you go, and apply for 1st AC roles on smaller shoots first, where productions are likelier to back a step up.

The production itself, from its business account on Artisty. Each role shows the format, dates and city before you apply, and the production sees your number only after unlocking your profile.

Yes. DIT, steadicam, motion control and set photography each have their own listings. Pick them when you sign up to see those lanes as productions post them.

Joining and building your profile cost nothing. Each application uses credits, so you choose which shoots are worth it.