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Practical gift ideas for assistant camera operators
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Gooseneck LED lights with clips and velcro mounting are highly appreciated by assistant camera operators for marking focus distances
- Dual-head gooseneck LED lights allow positioning multiple lights to illuminate different areas simultaneously
- The Mighty Bright brand gooseneck lights are popular and come in black with clips suitable for mounting on various equipment
- UV lens lights are useful additions even when an assistant already owns a standard lens light
- A Leica D2 laser distance meter is a practical gift option
- Homemade food items such as pie or bread are welcomed by crew members
Depends on
- The discussion centers on gifts for repeat work relationships, with one suggestion that the gift value should scale with days worked together
- Specific recommendations focus on common equipment gaps rather than universal needs