How to Prevent Issues When Hiring Camera Crews and Kit

A camera crew is hired by a production house to take care of all the photography related works in a film production.

Camera crew is a group of people who are engaged with various film camera operations. From selection of location and subject, shooting, editing and processing; camera crew is involved with each and every aspect of film camera operation.

Nowadays every city has many production agencies with a structured camera crew team in place. Such as camera crew in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad marketing agencies and production houses have, are all efficient and professional in their varied services.

A popular camera crew member should be able to handle the camera, maintain camera angles and subject composition. Any camera crew in New Delhi city has, have the efficacy and experience in handling all kinds of shooting experiences and film operations. In case of movie operations, a camera crew is often synonymous with film crew. Generally, a camera crew is hired by a production company or has their in-house team for the film production job. They are involved in all kinds of photographic activities, both static and motion, related to the film production. The camera crew works in close sync with the director, in shooting the film.

Broadly speaking, a camera crew generally comprises of a director of photography, camera operator, first assistant camera, second assistant camera, film loader, digital imaging technician, camera production assistant and Steadicam operator. The director of photography handles the lightings, electrical aspects and camera department. He heads the entire crew and works in close association of the director of the film. He is the decision maker for choosing the camera lenses, filters, locations and set up. The camera operator actually operates the camera, takes the shot and controls it in every aspect. The right-hand person of the camera operator is the first assistant who keeps the camera in focus and is in charge of the dope sheet. He is assisted by the second assistant. The film loader loads the film and manages the film inventory. The digital imaging technician works with image quality, colour correction and post production edit.

While hiring a camera crew for a production house or advertising and marketing company, one must look for serious recommendations. To avoid shoddy work and get most impactful work done, one must not only look into the previously done projects by the crew but also take first-hand reviews from the clients. One important issue, which people generally face while hiring a camera crew and kit is its geographical location. If the shooting is done overseas or abroad, one must hire the crew locally. To avoid time zone differences and language issues, local crew members are the best solutions. Moreover, local people know and understands the place best and can create most impactful set up for the shooting. Time and punctuality are the most crucial factor of any project. So, hiring a camera crew who is handling multiple projects at a time are bound to meet timeline set for the project. Look for a crew who generally one project at a time to ensure best timely delivery.

Royal Indian Production is a large production house, who specialises in documentary film production and commercial film shooting all over India.