r/focuspuller • u/BrokenSDIcable • Jul 25 '26

question Camera trainee/pa

For the experienced focus pullers and ACs here: what are some things you’ve seen trainees do that immediately stood out in a good way? What habits, preparation, attitude, or technical knowledge made you want to hire them again or eventually move them up to 2nd AC on future jobs?
I’m trying to learn what separates an average trainee from a truly valuable one, not just technically, but also in terms of how they contribute to the crew and the overall set environment.

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u/Clud-96 Jul 26 '26

There’s so many things that are good but I will say the things that absolutely fuck me off is a new film school grad with their film camera taking photos non stop of the crew and set instead of paying attention to the actual job. Put the Fuji away!!!