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On-Set: Grip & Electric

October 3 - 12, 2023

6 PM - 9 PM EST

On-Set: Grip & Electric is a 4-part workshop designed to introduce both emerging and established filmmakers, crew members, or enthusiasts to the world of grip and electric. Want to better understand lighting setups? We’ve got you covered. In this workshop, IATSE 634 gaffer Evelyn Sifton shares 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. This workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at DARC’s Soundstage and learn some essential tips and tools for working on set in the grip or electric departments.

This workshop takes place at the DARC Soundstage , a 600 square foot video production facility located in uOttawa’s Morisset Hall (65 University Private).


Outline

Session 1: Tuesday, October 3, 6pm-9pm

Session 2: Thursday, October 5, 6pm-9pm

Session 3: Tuesday, October 10, 6pm-9pm

Session 4: Thursday, October 12, 6pm-9pm

Participants will need access to:

All equipment will be provided by DARC.

Any additional materials will be sent in advance via email.

About DARC's Workshops

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) provides training in a varied range of disciplines related to filmmaking and media art while making a dedicated effort to create a pathway to an intersectional education. We aspire to be a platform for creative support and community building through active participation and exchange of knowledge. Our workshops and courses explore the ways in which technical and conceptual frameworks can be used as tools to improve your creative practice. DARC’s educational offerings are open to members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work.

Workshop Pricing

DARC’s single-session online workshops are offered on a sliding scale, meaning individuals determine their own fee based on what they can afford.

We understand that everyone’s situation is different. When registering for workshops, we ask that you honestly examine your privilege (i.e. education, generational wealth, parental or community support, partnership status, and other circumstances that may provide a safety net when financial setbacks occur).

DARC also offers a no cost ticket option if access to funds is a barrier to participation. For more information please email us.

Who Is Eligible to Register for Workshops?

Workshops are open to Digital Arts Resource Centre members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work (Non-commercial, independent productions are productions for which the director retains copyright and artistic control, and for which the production is neither being produced for a client nor for the purpose of advertising or promotion).

Who Is Ineligible for Workshops?

Digital Arts Resource centre does not offer our workshops to persons employed by any government body or any major corporation if the resources are being used to facilitate benefit for one’s employer or for corporate professional development within one of these kinds of organizations. Our workshops are heavily subsidized as they are available only for independent artists/learners who cannot typically afford to take corporate rate workshops. You can find non-subsidized workshops from our friends at SPAO or Henry’s.

Cancellation

DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.