Camera Workshops
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VMI provide a range of camera training courses covering lighting, cinematography, RED, camera operation and DSLR operation.
We operate a 3 for 2 offer on all courses booked at the same time (excluding RED).
These courses all last one day and unless stated are all held in Soho, W1.
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.
Workshop List
| Date | Workshop Title | Info | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2010 | RED DIT Course for Camera Assistants and Camera Operators | More Info | Register |
| 28 Sep 2010 | HDSLR Camera Production Course | More Info | Register |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Polecat Course | More Info | Register |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Arri Alexa Course | More Info | Register |
Workshop Info
RED DIT Course for Camera Assistants and Camera Operators - 21 Sep 2010
One day course to train Camera Operators/Assistants with no prior RED knowledge to be able to work in a RED DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) capacity in one day.
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 with this exciting new format.
This course is limited to 7 places for maximum hands-on operation.
Course Outline
This course will cover the following:
Role of RED DIT
Building the RED Camera
Pre-shoot check-list and setup
Speed ramping
Recording onto RED CF Cards
Recording onto RED RAID hard drives
Which media to use and when
Inputs and Outputs for body
Audio operation and setup
Basic operation and first-line maintenance
Format decision and operation 2K, 3K, 4K
Redcode 28 v REDcode 36
Menu Operation and structure
RAW and in-camera LUTs - Redspace REC709, Rawview
ISO and RAW
Good working Practices
Data Management
Common Bugs
Laptop Management
Redcine basic overview
RED Rushes basic overview
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.
About the Trainer
The course will be given by Tom Turley, RED DIT who has been working on RED Cameras since late 2007. http://www.filmtom.com/
Course Materials
Handouts provided on the day and certificate on completion.
Location
VMI Head Office
Cost
£200 plus VAT.
If you book 2 or more places and receive a 15% discount as long as they are booked at the same time!
This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
HDSLR Camera Production Course - 28 Sep 2010
HDSLR course
This is a one day course to equip camera operators and stills photographers to migrate to shooting HD video with the new range of DSLR Cameras and achieving the film look.
This course is limited to 8 places split into 2 groups. Two sets of equipment will be provided, working on Canon EOS 7D/5D MkII Cameras with Zeiss ZF Distagon ZF 35mm lenses with Canon mount adapters.
This is a very practical workshop after which, you will be confident to shoot using DSLR cameras and know how to edit the pictures that you shoot.
Course Outline
Acquisition
The implementation and use of SLR
The effect on depth of field and the use of 35mm size stills lenses
Rolling shutter and the gello effect
Shooting @ 25fps and 30fps
Problems with flicker etc.
The limitations on sound recording
The limitations on monitoring and viewing
The operating and solutions on 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.
30fps to 25fps conversions and plug ins
Importing into FCP and ease of workflow with h264 and avchd
About the Trainer
The course will be given by DoP Gerard Botha, one of VMIs senior camera technicians. Also highly experienced DoP having worked on documentaries, commercials and features using both digital and film medium as well as helicopter mounts. http://web.mac.com/gerardbotha/Gerard_Botha/Welcome.html
Course Materials
Handouts provided on the day and certificate on completion.
Course Duration
One Day
Location
VMI Head Office
Cost
£150 plus VAT
3 for 2 Deal
If you book 2 courses at the same time, then you will only pay for 2 (not including RED).
Polecat Course - 29 Sep 2010
Course DATE and DETAILS to be confirmed.
Please watch this space for further information.
Arri Alexa Course - 29 Sep 2010
Course DATE and DETAILS to be confirmed.
Please watch this space for further information.
