Camera Workshops
VMI provide a range of camera training courses covering large sensor camera cinematography, and Alexa operation. Other courses planned include a revised DIT course and Epic.
By keeping class sizes small, we hope to give the maximum of hands-on experience of the equipment and at the same time, by keeping couses to just one day, we can also help to keep the course cost affordable.
VMI passionately believes in trainings both its staff and clients. The trainers are chosen from a wide spectrum of Industry and all are experts in their field.
Some courses can be offered without charge if appropriate equipment is hired before the point of booking – please see individual course details.
We will be re-launching our popular RED DIT and Camera course early in 2012 to incorporate the RED Epic and RED Scarlet Cameras.
Workshop List
| Date | Workshop Title | Info | Register | Calendar Invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2012 | Large Sensor Camera Course | More Info | Register | Download |
| 28 Mar 2012 | Alexa Experience Day | More Info | Register | Download |
Workshop Info
Large Sensor Camera Course - 22 Feb 2012
One day workshop to train camera crew or production members on the different formats of large sensor cameras including Canon 7D/5D DSLR, Panasonic AF101 and the Sony F3. The selection of cameras available to the market has really made a difference to filming on 35mm with a tight budget.
The workshop is designed to take you though the different cameras and their strengths and weaknesses to help you make the best decisions about what product is right for you. It is a very hands on workshop where you will have the opportunity to use and compare the filming options.
Course Outline
The course will cover the following:
Acquisition
- Full frame 35mm stills digital sensors
- APS, super 35 and micro four thirds sensor format
- The effect on depth of field and the use of 35mm size lenses and importance of the right zoom
- Rolling shutter and the gello effect
- 30fps and problems with flicker etc.
- Audio recording limitations
- Monitoring and viewing limitations
- Operating practices and solutions when working with a small camera.
- The importance of lighting and camera support (gripping) on large chip cameras
- Matte box, follow focus and monitoring solutions for camera assistants
Post
• Compression and camera frame rates.
• Importing into FCP and ease of workflow with H264, avchd, xdcam ex and apple pro res
Trainer
The course will be given by Gerard Botha DoP and Senior Technician at VMI.
Course Material
Course notes provided and certificate on completion
Time
Registration 0945 / Start 1000 / End 1700
Location
VMI, 7 Victoria Estate, Victoria Road, Acton, W3 6UU
Cost
£150 plus VAT
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Alexa Experience Day - 28 Mar 2012
One day course to train Camera Operators/Assistants how to use and get the most out of the ARRI Alexa Camera. You will leave with the confidence to use a an ARRI Alexa and there will be a great emphasis on maximising hands-on operation of this camera.
The course is limited to 8 places and one shared kit will be provided to work on with a complete ARRI Alexa film-style kit.
Course Outline
- Camera Setup
- Filters
- Menu Settings
- Shutter Speeds
- Off board record
- Exposure. f nos. Zebra etc
- Focus, depth of field - what effects D.o.F.
- PL film lenses
- Colour Temperature
- Low light Operation
- Extreme Lattitude shooting
About the Trainer
The course will be given by VMI DoP Ian Jackson (Assoc BSc) who has 20 years plus experience as a Camera Operator, DoP and Director. Ian is currently a client contact at VMI and maintains his craft working as a DoP in selected assignments.
Handouts will be provided on the day.
Course Duration
One Day
Time
Registration 0945 / Start 1000 / End 1700
Location
VMI W3, Unit 7 Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London, W3 6UU
Cost
£150 plus VAT
Attendee Comments
I feel very confident that I could (and will) shoot alexa as soon as possible. Thanks! Paul Lucas
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