David Elkins became an emeritus faculty member of the UNCSA 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
