David Elkins became an emeritus faculty member of the Ƶ School of Filmmaking in 2019.
Accomplishments
- Taught Cinematography in the School of Filmmaking
- Over 30 years of professional experience as a Camera Operator and First Assistant Cameraman, with more than 125 production credits on feature films, television series, commercials, music videos and educational films
- Author of “The Camera Assistant’s Manual,” currently in its seventh edition, published by Focal Press
- Served as the Interim Dean from 2006-07 and retired as the Assistant Dean of Production
- Most Distingushed Alumni, Columbia College Hollywood, 1991
- Doctor of Humane Letters, Columbia College Hollywood, 1994
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Ƶ, 2001
Education
B.A. Cinema (Cum Laude)Columbia College Hollywood
B.A. MathematicsUniversity of Connecticut