This 4-part workshop series is designed to provide post-secondary students with intensive, hands-on production experience at DARC’s Soundstage. Each day of the series includes an introduction to a different department on-set: camera operating, cinematography, grip, electric, and location sound. No prior experience is required. This series is geared towards anyone with an interest in video production or working on-set. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker, producer, field recordist, media artist, or just curious about the various roles on-set, this series is for you. By the end of this workshop, you will leave with a better understanding of crew roles, production equipment, and more confidence on-set.
This workshop takes place at the DARC Soundstage , a 600 square foot video production facility located in uOttawa’s Morisset Hall (65 University Private).
Camera Operating & Cinematography:
This two-session workshop will cover camera operation, composition techniques, lighting and exposure fundamentals, and provide an overview of the role of a cinematographer on narrative and commercial sets. Participants will have a chance to engage in hands-on exercises and explore some fundamental concepts of cinematography. We’ll also include group discussions, and Q&A segments at the end of each day.
Grip & Electric:
In this single session workshop, participants will learn essential tips and tools for working on set in the grip and electric departments. IATSE 634 gaffer Evelyn Sifton will share key components of equipment and electrical safety, and demonstrates how to use a variety of industry standard equipment including LED, tungsten, and HMI lighting systems, C-stands, flags, and hardware. Through a series of demonstrations and exercises, we’ll learn to design, shape, bounce, and diffuse light.
Location Sound:
In this single session workshop, participants will be introduced to the roles of location sound mixers and boom operators on set. Location sound mixer, Stephen Lorne will share helpful tips and exercises for each role, including how to mic up talent, follow talent with a boom, set healthy levels on a mixer, and manage timecode sync and audio feeds with cameras. Participants will also learn about various types of microphones, mic placement, blocking, and how to capture the best quality audio on-set.
Schedule
Session 1 (Camera Operating): Tuesday, February 20, 11am-5pm
Session 2 (Cinematography): Wednesday, February 21, 11am-5pm
Session 3 (Grip & Electric): Thursday, February 22, 11am-5pm
Session 4 (Location Sound): Friday, February 23, 11am-5pm
Participants will need access to:
All equipment will be provided by DARC.
Any additional materials will be sent in advance via email.
