A comprehensive practical guide to working as a Second Assistant Camera on a professional film set. Written for aspiring filmmakers, film students, and career changers seeking to break into the camera department, this book covers every aspect of the 2nd AC role - from the history and hierarchy of the camera department to the daily responsibilities of the job, the proper use and lingo of the slate, digital media management, camera reports and production paperwork, essential gear, and the unwritten rules of professional set conduct. The book also addresses the practical realities of pursuing a career in the camera department, including how to find work, build a professional reputation, and advance toward the role of 1st AC and beyond. Part of the Below the Line series published by Xandland Press, this volume provides the kind of honest, experience-based guidance that aspiring crew members would otherwise only gain from years of working on set.