ABSTRACT

Based on the author's real-world experience, this book provides a comprehensive guide on how to develop a professional career and client base as a unit stills photographer in the entertainment industry.

Industry veteran Jace Downs takes readers behind the scenes as he explores production from the perspective of a unit stills photographer. Honest and entertaining, chapters cover the production environment, set etiquette, equipment, dealing with difficult talent, shooting on set, developing a client base, joining the union and much more.

Accessible to those within and outside of the entertainment industry, this book is ideal for intermediate level photographers looking to expand their skillset and client base, as well as for aspiring photographers who would like more insight into photography work in entertainment production.

 

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part I|30 pages

Introduction to Unit Photography

chapter Chapter 1|2 pages

What Is Unit Photography?

chapter Chapter 2|2 pages

How Production Stills Are Used

chapter Chapter 3|3 pages

Why Unit Photography Is a Great Job

chapter Chapter 4|5 pages

So What's the Catch?

chapter Chapter 5|2 pages

A Final Word about the Pros and Cons

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

A Day in the Life of a Unit Photographer

part II|38 pages

A Brief Introduction to Production

chapter Chapter 7|2 pages

Production vs. Distribution

chapter Chapter 8|15 pages

Production Roles and Departments

chapter Chapter 9|5 pages

Key On-Set Phrases

chapter Chapter 10|7 pages

Set Etiquette, Priorities and Politics

chapter Chapter 11|7 pages

Working with “Sensitive” Talent

part III|28 pages

The Unit Photographer's Kit

chapter Chapter 12|2 pages

Equipment Overview

chapter Chapter 13|7 pages

Selecting a Camera System

chapter Chapter 14|3 pages

Selecting Lenses

chapter Chapter 15|2 pages

Computer Hardware and Software

chapter Chapter 16|3 pages

Travel Lighting Kit

chapter Chapter 17|4 pages

Protecting, Acclimating and Carrying Your Cameras

chapter Chapter 18|3 pages

Weather Gear

chapter Chapter 19|2 pages

Insurance and Pro-Gear Organizations

part IV|64 pages

The Art of Unit Photography

chapter Chapter 20|1 pages

Looking Back and Ahead

chapter Chapter 21|9 pages

How to Read a Call Sheet

chapter Chapter 22|4 pages

The Lay of the Land

chapter Chapter 23|4 pages

Who and What to Shoot

chapter Chapter 24|11 pages

Getting Complete Coverage

chapter Chapter 25|11 pages

Shooting Positions on Set

chapter Chapter 26|10 pages

Camera Settings for Unit Photography

chapter Chapter 27|5 pages

Editing and Image Delivery

chapter Chapter 28|7 pages

Beyond Publicity Stills

part V|38 pages

The Business of Unit Photography

chapter Chapter 29|7 pages

Tips for Starting Your Career

chapter Chapter 30|4 pages

Who Hires Unit Photographers?

chapter Chapter 31|6 pages

Developing a Client Base

chapter Chapter 32|10 pages

The Camera Union

chapter Chapter 33|4 pages

Image Rights

chapter Chapter 34|5 pages

In Conclusion