Premium Members David Allen Grove Posted April 28, 2008 Premium Members Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) 1 space has opened up! "Operator's Weekend Workshop" Hosted by the Steadicam Guild Dates May 3 and 4 (Sat & Sun) Lead Intructor: Charles Papert Workshop coordinator & assistant: David Grove Cost: $850 Paid in full. ($350 is non-refundable in case of cancellation) Location: Los Angeles Lunch: will be provided as will craft service items WHAT TO BRING: Each student will bring their personal steadicam system. VHF Video Transmitter Camera with recording capability that has XLR inputs (we will be using wireless mics.) Actors: Participants will be shooting scripted scenes with real actors The course description: You've got your rig, you've done the line exercises, you've chased the pets/kids/wife around the house ad infinitum. Maybe you've even done a few small jobs. Now it's time to really get in the game. The Steadicam Guild presents the Operator's Weekend, an intensive practical workshop that focuses on the techniques and challenges faced by the working operator through realistic scene studies. The participants will be presented with shots to perform that duplicate the experience of being on set as much as possible. Because of the small size of the group, more time will be devoted to finessing the shots than in a conventional workshop. Along the way, the instructor will pass on various tips and tricks as well as critique the results. On the second day, the stakes will increase as the students shoot a scripted scene performed by actual actors. Along the way, a wide range of topics relating to the working operator will be covered, including: Operating techniques Axial vs spatial moves, e.g. when to boom rather than tilt, etc. The importance of footwork Optimizing the rig for a given shot Laying marks for yourself; the skinny V, the foot fault line. The single hardest move for Steadicam and how to master it Film making nuts and bolts Understanding the "no fly zone" for pan speeds Keeping the editor happy: how to deliver shots that are cuttable Working within the rhythm of the scene Why wide lenses are sometimes harder than long lenses Shot design How and when to create and sell a shot to a director or DP How to know what should be shot on Steadicam vs dolly How to improve a shot that is handed to you Understanding the ramifications of making changes between takes Working with talent How they can help you and vice-versa Reading body language to anticipate framing Gaining their trust Working with your bosses Translating the director and DP's vision How and when to ask for another take What they are looking for from you Working with the crew Forging a team with the AC's How to problem-solve with the lighting department What the grips can offer you Efficiency Patrolling the set for bogies, flares and other assassins Minimizing the number of takes required to nail the shot Maximizing the success of the shot while picking your battles wisely Membership into the Steadicam Guild -Students that complete the operators weekend will become members of the Steadicam Guild immediately after the workshop. -Your name and link to your IMDB listing or website will be posted on the Roster section of the Steadicam Guild website along with other top Steadicam Operators from around the world.-You will also have access to the Steadicam Guild Forum which is only accessible to Steadicam Guild members. If you are interested in attending please contact: davidgrove@gmail.com Edited April 28, 2008 by David Allen Grove SOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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