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Central Loader

Multi-camera/studio loader coordinating media and mags across cameras — UK Camera grade; confirm title on the call sheet and deal memo.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Coordinate loaders across cameras
• Track media and reports
• Support studio camera team

Reports to

Camera Supervisor / 1st ACs across cameras

Works with

Multi-cam operators, DITs, gallery engineering

Career path

2nd AC → Central Loader (multi-cam / studio)

Day to day

Track media per camera; coordinate reloads; label clearly for gallery/DIT; keep spare bodies/lenses moving; paperwork discipline.

Call times

Camera call is frequently earlier than general unit for build and prep. Focus/loader/trainees often pre-call. Check camera call, lunch and estimated wrap on the sheet; split days and nights are common on features.

What to wear

Matte blacks on set; quiet soft soles preferred; weather layers for UK exteriors; personal harness/support kit for Steadicam ops as needed.

Tools & kit

Personal tools as grade requires (AC kits, op tools); production/hire supplies camera package.

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Silverstack / Hedge
• Excel media logs
• QTAKE / video village tools
• ShotPut Pro / Hedge / Silverstack (DIT workflows)
• Pomfort Livegrade / LUT tools
• Frame.io / PIX for dailies as issued
• ChatGPT for quick lens/DoF notes (verify with DoP)

Related roles

2nd AC (Clapper Loader), Studio Camera Operator (multi-camera TV)

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