1st Assistant Camera (1st AC / Focus Puller) in China
As part of our equipment rental service, Shoot in China supplies vetted local crew across China — so your shoot is covered even when you travel light. Every role below opens to a full service page. Shoot in China provides bilingual crew options for international productions.
What a 1st Assistant Camera does
The 1st AC, or focus puller, is responsible for sharpness. They build the camera package, pull focus during takes and manage media — the role that decides whether your hero shot is usable or soft.
Key responsibilities
- Pulls manual focus live, often from marks and distance judgement.
- Builds, balances and maintains the camera rig and accessories.
- Manages media: offload, labelling, backup and data integrity.
- Sets lens mapping, ND and any on-camera calibration.
Why hire a 1st Assistant Camera through Shoot in China
- Vetted professionals with proven production credits across China.
- Flexible booking: half-day, full-day or multi-week shoots.
- Matched to your city, budget and gear package.
- Backed by our full equipment rental service — cameras, lenses, lighting, audio and grip.
Bilingual crew options
A bilingual 1st AC can read a Mandarin shot list and then log media for an English-speaking DIT, keeping the data pipeline unambiguous.
Book a 1st Assistant Camera
Tell us your shoot dates, city and the role you need. We reply with crew availability, day rates and a tailored equipment rental quote.