Master the Gear
- Build, teardown, and reconfigure rigs and follow focus systems.
- Discuss the quirks of different still lenses as well as PV and PL mount lenses.
- Review the common pitfalls of the cameras and how to work around them.
From "NO" to "KNOW" in 2 days
Master the Camera
- Camera menu breakdown of the Canon 5D, 7D and 1D
- Prep a camera packages and Color balance the Canons.
- Create picture styles to get exactly the look you need.
Master the Set
- Prep for a location shoot.
- Shoot in a pre-lit studio space with an actress.
- Set up the Canon cameras on a dolly, tape out lenses and practice pulling focus at low f-stops.
- Record, download and send to editorial using an accurate media management workflow.
- Build a handheld configuration and set up wireless video to a director's monitor.
- Shoot a walk and talk with an actress.
- Reconfigure to man cam mode for cut aways.
- Learn a variety of still and cinema style lenses with ND filtration.
And More …
Instructors
Shane Hurlbut, ASC and The Elite Team have been pioneering leaders with this new technology and designed an HDSLR workflow system to shoot, "Act of Valor", a full-length feature about the Navy SEALS for Bandito Brothers and Legendary Pictures, and a variety of commercials and shorts.
What you get
Each participant should bring their own Canon camera or will be loaned one for the day. A gift UDMA CF card will be given to everyone to record their work as well as specific configurations. From there, the adventure begins …