Hollywood Backlot: ‘Easy A’

Alyson Michalka sits on her mark as focus distance is checked by assistant cameraman Brian Morena using a laser device. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009.  (David Strick / For The Times)

Boom operator Tom Fox steadies a boom mic during a take. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009  (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone seems to be concentrating during a scene at Bart’s Books in Ojai, California. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Amanda Bynes reacts comically during rehearsal. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Cam Gigandet is ready for music madness with a guitar. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

A ladder is used to adjust the lighting on set. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009  (David Strick / For The Times)

Amanda Bynes and Cam Gigandet react during a rehearsal. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone points across street as she locates the camera that will film her next scene. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Alyson Michalka watches a camera on a crane move into position for her scene. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009  (David Strick / For The Times)

Amanda Bynes and Cam Gigandet concentrate during a prayer circle scene. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone and Amanda Bynes talk near the end of a workday. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone laughs with crew during a scene filming at Bart’s Books in Ojai, California. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Amanda Bynes is framed by a camera rig as a shot is lined up. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Director Will Gluck and Cam Gigandet discuss the next shot on the set of “Easy A.” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Director Will Gluck interrupts fans seeking Amanda Bynes’ autograph by requesting one for himself. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone watches as director Will Gluck discusses camera movements. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Assistant cameraman Arturo Rojas steadies a Bible out of the movie camera’s frame for Emma Stone. “Easy A,” July 13, 2009   (David Strick / For The Times)

Emma Stone and the lights on the set of “Easy A.” July 13, 2009  (David Strick / For The Times)