6 week camera assistant course. An overview of each position in the department.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between Virtual Production and the Camera department. 

 

Week 1 | Camera Department Overview

Utility | Loader | 2nd AC | 1st AC | DIT | Operator

 

Week 2 | Camera Controls

Part of the camera | Iris | Shutter | Frame Rate | Lens | Focal Length | Aperture | Circle of confusion |

 

Week 3| Utility,  Loader, DIT

Discussion on Loading techniques | Software Used | Paper work |  Best Practices | Setting up monitors | Wrapping cable | 

 

Week 4 | Second Assistant

Slating | Marking | Paperwork/ Camera Report | Setting up and  equipment maintenance | Best Practices for assisting your 1st AC | Time management | Communication with the office. 

 

Week 5 | 1st AC 

Management Techniques | Building and  Camera maintenance  |Configure the camera | Focus Pulling tips and  Techniques. Discussion about being prepared for anything. 

 

Week 6 | Put it all together

An overview of Virtual production and how to bridge the gap between departments.