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.
New for 2012: RED DIT for Scarlet and Epic; Half Day External HD Recorder workshop.
Workshop List
| Date | Workshop Title | Info | Register | Calendar Invitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2012 | Alexa Experience Day | More Info | Register | Download |
| 08 Jun 2012 | RED EPIC and SCARLET Camera Familiarisation and Basic Data Handling | More Info | Register | Download |
Workshop Info
Alexa Experience Day - 16 May 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
The course was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for a great day. Soren Khun
Just to say that I found Ian Jackson's style and delivery of all the information, which covered more than just the operation of the Alexa, engaging and interesting. I now have a possible Alexa job in March, which I have the confidence to approach, and the job will will more than pay for the course. I would recommend this course to others. Mark Evans
Very useful course - is there anything similar planned for RED cameras? This would be very useful, as the amount of venues offering short RED courses and the regularity of such courses is very low. Oliver Goodrich
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RED EPIC and SCARLET Camera Familiarisation and Basic Data Handling - 08 Jun 2012
Updated one day course to train Camera Operators/Assistants with no prior RED knowledge to be able to operate RED Epic and RED Scarlet Cameras and handle data in a RED DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) capacity in one day. The focus of the course though is on operation and familiarisation, rather than DIT.
IT literacy essential but no prior of experience of RED cameras is required.
The course will cover basic camera setup, camera operation, best practice, bug awareness and data management and is essential preparation for anyone planning to shoot on this exciting new cameras.
This course is limited to 7 places for maximum hands-on operation.
Course Outline
RED EPIC and SCARLET CAMERA FAMILIARISATION and BASIC DATA HANDLING:
- EPIC vs SCARLET vs RED ONE - what's the difference?
- MODULAR CAMERAS - the RED modules...
- CONTROLLING THE CAMERA
- FORMAT DECISION AND OPERATION: 5K vs 4K vs 3K vs 2K
- WHAT AM I LOOKING AT? RedGamma2 vs RedLogFilm vs Raw
- REDCODE compression - datarates for different purposes
- OPERATIONS: HOW NOT TO %&*( IT UP
- PRIMARY and SECONDARY MENU NAVIGATION AND FUNCTIONS
- USEFUL SHORTCUTS
- BUG SPOTTING
- HDR: WHY AND WHEN?
- SAFE DOWNLOADS - a walkthrough.
- FAST DOWNLOADS - how to keep things speedier on a low end setup.
* Please note that a RED Scarlet will be provided for the course and Epic will be provided subject to availability *
Testimonials
"very good tutor. very collected, confident and credible" - David Heath"First of all a big thanks to Tom. His unbiased and helpful teaching was invaluable." Liam Adam
“The course was immensely useful, full of practical knowledge that was very well structured and user friendly. Just what i needed to get my head around the hands on and system set-up menus of the camera.. Tom was an absolute star and his knowledge of the camera was very thorough not to mention impressive! He was very detailed in the right places and coherent in his presentation- you could clearly see that he had done a lot diligence in preparing for it. “ Jay J Odedra.
Trainer
The course will be given by Tom Turley, Camera Assistant and ex RED DIT who has been working on RED Cameras since late 2007. http://www.filmtom.com/
Course Material
Course notes provided and certificate on completion
Time
Registration 0945 / Start 1000 / End 1700
Location
VMI W3, 7 Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London, W3 6UU
Cost
£200 plus VAT
