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Tarantino’s 2nd Assistant Camera Slate Montage (Video)

Watch a montage of all the creative slates done by the Italian 2nd Assistant Camera on Inglourious Basterds.

by Evan LuziCamera Assisting

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This video was on the DVD as a special feature, but anybody working as an AC should watch! The originality of the slating is something to aspire to.

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Creator of The Black and Blue. Freelance camera assistant and camera operator. Available for work: Contact Evan here. Learn more about Evan here.

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