When I was learning to 2nd AC, my boss the 1st AC, tried to get me to do “middle sticks” many times as a practical joke.
Sometimes it is necessary to do “middle sticks” they would say, if your on a particularly long take.
Very useful when in the middle of an emotionally taxing scene like crying etc.
As a young innocent kid I almost fell for it… I’ve heard legendary stories of assistants who did fall prey. Always a good laugh… until it’s not.
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When I was learning to 2nd AC, my boss the 1st AC, tried to get me to do “middle sticks” many times as a practical joke. Sometimes it is necessary to do “middle sticks” they would say, if your on a particularly long take. Very useful when in the middle of an emotionally taxing scene like crying etc. As a young innocent kid I almost fell for it… I’ve heard legendary stories of assistants who did fall prey. Always a good laugh… until it’s not.