What Can I do For You?

I am based in Birmingham, Alabama and regularly work throughout the Southeast. I am available to travel when a production requires it. My experience includes feature films, commercials, and short films. I am able to work on both union and non-union productions in Right-to-Work states, though I am not currently a member of a specific union.

A 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC) is responsible for supporting the camera department and helping keep the production organized and running efficiently. The role bridges communication between the camera team, script supervision, and production while maintaining accurate records of what is being filmed. A 2nd AC typically handles camera slating, lens changes, camera reports, and general camera support. During production they track shot information, manage lenses and accessories, help maintain camera gear, and assist the 1st AC and camera operator between takes. During prep days, a 2nd AC helps organize the camera package, label equipment, and prepare the workflow so the camera team can work efficiently on set. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to keep pace with a fast-moving production environment.

A camera slate (often called a clapperboard) is used at the start of each take to visually and audibly mark the shot information for post-production. The slate displays details such as the scene number, shot, and take, while the clap provides a sync point between the camera footage and recorded sound. This information helps editors quickly identify clips and properly sync audio with picture. Accurate slating is essential for keeping footage organized and ensuring the editing process runs smoothly, especially on productions filming many takes or multiple cameras.

The media manager and/or data wrangler is responsible for safely transferring and backing up the footage recorded during production. As memory cards come off the camera, the media manager copies the files to multiple secure storage locations, verifies the data, and organizes it for post-production. This process ensures that the original footage is protected against data loss and that the editorial team receives properly structured files. Media managers often maintain detailed logs, and create backup drives. Because production footage cannot be recreated once a shoot is complete, careful data handling and verification are critical parts of the role.

Media management focuses on protecting and organizing the original camera footage as it is recorded. The goal is to safely transfer, verify, and archive the media so that nothing is lost. Assistant editors prepare the footage for the editor by organizing project files, syncing audio, building timelines, managing assets, and handling exports and deliverables. Media management protects and organizes the footage onto storage drives, while assistant editing prepares and manages that footage inside the editing workflow.