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Originally posted by Films

When writing a call sheet, what do you need to include for camera package? Is it just a list of items that comes with the camera (battery, recharger, p2 cards, etc)?

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Typically, a callsheet will have only the special items necessary for that day's work. So no, you would not need to include the basic camera package on the callsheet. The point of doing this is to highlight anything out of the ordinary so that everyone who should know is aware. This goes for every other department as well. If any special props or grip or wardrobe is needed, it should be noted on the callsheet.

Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com

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Originally posted by bjdzyak

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Originally posted by Films

When writing a call sheet, what do you need to include for camera package? Is it just a list of items that comes with the camera (battery, recharger, p2 cards, etc)?

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Typically, a callsheet will have only the special items necessary for that day's work. So no, you would not need to include the basic camera package on the callsheet. The point of doing this is to highlight anything out of the ordinary so that everyone who should know is aware. This goes for every other department as well. If any special props or grip or wardrobe is needed, it should be noted on the callsheet.

Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com
http://www.realfilmcareer.com

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Okay, so if you have to write about the camera package on a separate paperwork (not on call sheet) what do you need to write down? Is it just a list of items/accessories that come with the camera, etc?

Typically you'd be making out a rental sheet (if you're hiring someone who is bringing their own gear, you'd generally pay them a kit fee); it's then the job of the camera department to keep track of and inventory all camera gear used for the duration of the shoot. On the last feature I worked I was first AC and this was one of my primary duties. Nobody's happy if you take everything back to the rental house at the end of production and you're missing a filter or a battery. This information isn't typically shared with the other production departments; you just assume that every day you bring the full kit unless you get specific instructions on the call sheet (for instance if you had two days of moving car shots and you only had a hostess tray for those two days, the hostess tray would be listed on the call sheet).

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