Aimed primarily at shooting and editing interviews and documentary. Once finished this course you will have the confidence and basic skills to shoot and then edit it into a sequence on Final Cut Pro – the basic tools of filmmaking.
Perfect For: Journalists, people working in PR, anyone who wants to put short video clips together for their website or youtube.
Cost: €350 waged / €300 unwaged
Deposit: €100
Times: 10.30 - 5.30
Dates: 15th - 17th September
This workshop will cover all aspects of shooting on digital including choosing the right camera, framing, controls, depth of field, exposure and composition. It is ideal for first time filmmakers.
Cost: €250 waged / €220 unwaged
Dates: 25 & 26 September
This new 2 Day lighting course is designed to give you the confidence to start lighting on digital as soon as possible.
Aimed at those who have some camera experience - the course will focus on the art of lighting for interior and exterior set ups. Students will also be given the opportunity to create, record and review their own set-ups.
By the end of day 2, all students will feel comfortable selecting suitable lights for different situations.
Cost: €250 waged / €220 unwaged (Deposit €100)
Dates: 2 & 3 October
Times: Sat 10.30am - 5.00pm; Sun 11am - 5.30pm
Class Size: 8 students maximum
Venue: Filmbase, Curved St., Temple Bar
This new 5 day hands-on intensive camera and lighting course is designed to give you the confidence to start shooting on digital as soon as possible.
Introducing students to the manual features of the Sony Z1 HDV and V1 HDV cameras in days 1 and 2, students will then be given practical shooting exercises on Day 3. Day 4 will focus on the art of lighting for interior and exterior set ups. Students will also be given the opportunity to create, record and review their own lighting set-ups.
By the end of day 5, all students will feel comfortable setting up the camera and selecting suitable lights. Individual feedback is an integral part of this course.
**SAVE €100 WHEN YOU COMBINE WITH SOUND FOR TV & FILM**
Cost: €500 waged / €450 unwaged (Deposit €100)
Further dates tbc
Deposit: €200
Times: 10am - 4pm
Class Size: 8 students
Venue: Filmbase, Curved St, Temple Bar
This 3 day workshop will deal with the functions of the 16mm Aaton camera, the principles of camera work and an introduction to lighting for film. Ideal for anyone considering a career in the camera department or who wants to shoot their own films.
Cost: €350 waged / €300 unwaged
Deposit: €200
Further Dates TBC
Steadicam is now a commonly used tool within the film and television industry however requires training and practice in order to produce good results. More than just a stabiliser, as a shooting system it is able to provide an individual style to the production often greatly desired by producers and directors. Additionally complex moving scenes can be not only quicker to shoot but also more dramatic adding pace and dimension to the shot.
The Tiffen Europe Steadicam Workshop is a unique opportunity for working camera operators to learn the use and application of Steadicam within the film and television world. The workshop is very much hands-on with plenty of practical time actually wearing and using the system. The Workshop culminates in a “test” shot of some considerable complexity which is recorded and critiqued in a group analysis session.
For an interactive preview visit www.flysteadicam.com
TUTOR: ROBIN THWAITES
Robin Thwaites originally qualified as a photographer at what is now Richmond upon Thames College, near London and followed this working in various studios. He moved to become involved with a major motion picture manufacturer and rental house where he first became involved with Steadicam.
He was involved in organizing the first major Steadicam Workshop in the UK with the late Ted Churchill as lead instructor in 1987. After three more of these five day Workshops he recognized the need for a shorter introductory workshop and started to provide these on an ad-hoc basis.
After 1996 the demand was so great that these had to be formalized into a regular three or four yearly event which is how they have been running since that time. Now working for Tiffen (Steadicam manufacturer) he has expanded this programme and been instrumental in formalizing a range of workshops based around various skill levels and types of system.
Robin has also run designed and run bespoke workshops for clients at their own location in the UK including several BBC regions, ITV, Sky, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. Additional overseas clients have taken Robin to the Lebanon, Iran, Greece, Dubai, Spain and Ireland.
Robin has also participated as both joint instructor or technical advisor for Tiffen at Steadicam Operators Association and other workshops with both Garrett Brown and Jerry Holway in France, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Italy and Denmark.
Cost: €550 waged/ €500 unwaged
Deposit: €200
2011 Dates TBC
Payment/Booking: To book a place on any of these courses please contact Filmbase reception in person or call on 01 679 6716. Filmbase Reception opening hours 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
VISA, MasterCard, Laser, company or personal cheque, cash (all in Euros) are all acceptable terms of payment.
Course Cancellation Policy: If notice is received at least (i) 14 days in advance of the class, the Customer is entitled to a full refund, (ii) 7 days of the class, the customer is entitled to a full class credit which must be used within 3 months of the date of the original class to another class offered by Filmbase. Customer is not entitled to a refund or class credit if less than 7 day advance notice is given. Failure to provide notice at least 14 days in advance of the class obligates the Customer to pay the full price of the class.
Filmbase reserves the right to amend or cancel the date, time and location of a Training class including replacing the personnel who may be scheduled to deliver the Training. In the event a Training class is cancelled, the customer is entitled to a full refund. Filmbase shall not be responsible for any other loss incurred by Customer as a result of a cancellation or amendment.