Clapper loader

The material assistant ( also second assistant camera) is subordinated to the 1st camera assistant. He supported him in both the technical and craft as well as the organizational level. Requirement for this occupation are extensive knowledge of camera equipment and film material.

Rotary preparation

The tasks of the material wizard includes the procurement of the necessary consumables (film ) and the adoption of the footage. He also assists the first assistant cameraman in the testing of film equipment.

Shooting

During the filming of the material wizard for managing the exposed and unexposed film material, to its packaging, and delivery to the production company is responsible. Its duties also include the regular comparison of the material inventory with the daily report, review and management of the photographic negative report, the engagement and disengagement of the film material, the charging of the batteries, the maintenance and upkeep of the entire camera equipment and, where appropriate, the beating of the clapperboard.

After the shooting, he checked the integrity of the camera equipment, cleans it and returns it to the lender / production company. Along with the production line he makes possibly also the material settlement.