HD Camera Workshop

Course Outline
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce and educate the participants on ‘High Definition’ Cameras, the different formats within HD and the relevant Cameras available for use withing the industry now and in the future

Course Tutors
This Workshop will be conducted by a working Cameraman / Director of Photography, together with an experienced Camera assistant / Focus Puller. The Workshop will be organised and administered by ‘The Production Depot’ with John Leahy as ‘Program/Course’ supervisor.

New Technology
This Workshop has three areas over three seperate days : beginners, intermediate and Advanced

Course Structure
The learning design of the workshop will allow each particpant “hands-on” time with each camera system. This will allow them to familiarise themselves with each cameras capabilities, accessories and configurations. A wide range of the most current Camera and Grip accessories will also be made available for use in conjunction with these camera systems.
The course will involve lectures, demonstrations, practice and problem solving. All participants will recieve a pack with detailed notes and illustrations.

Certification
A Certificate from ‘The Production Depot’ will be issued to those who complete the different levels of Workshops to acknowledge their participation and experience gained.

Participants
Although this is an entry level workshop, a basic knowledge of Cinematography would be a requirement from all applicants. The ideal applicant will have some experience in a Film / TV related college course or similar workshop, and participants should have at least a basic understanding of the principals of photography.

Proposed Schedule – INTRODUCTION - Day 1 :

Introduction
Welcome
Introduction to Course Tutor, Camera Assistant and Supervisor
Overview of The Camera Dept., it’s role and the relationship to other Departments
Introduction to Video
Introduction to HD
Overview of HD Camera Formats - HDV, HD DVC PRO, HDCAM, RED, ARRI D21

HD Overview
Overview of the HD Format (Hi Def)
Overview of the Sony Z1 HDV Camera
Overview of the Panasonic AVGX200 P2 HD DVC PRO Camera
Overview of the Sony PMW EX-1 XDCAM Camera
Overview of the SONY 750 / SONY 900R HDCAM Cameras
Overview of the RED ONE
Overview of the ARRI D21
Differences between Cameras
Preparing ing HD Cameras for shoot
Overview of Camera testing including ‘Bars’ and ‘Tone’
Camera Menu systems.
The ‘Astro Waveform Monitor’
HD Monitors – Use, Calibration and Set-Up
The Zoom Lens and Lens Support systems
Prime Lenses / Lens Adaptors
Handling Lenses
Backfocus - Explained
Filters and Filtering for HD
Wireless systems for HD
‘Loading’ for HD / Timecode
Test tape – Picture and Sound

Overview of Basic Camera Accessories
The Baseplate system
The Follow Focus system – inc L/Weight and Remote ones
The Mattebox and Accessories – Production and Lightweight Versions(Clip-on)

Grip Equipment
Overview of Fluid Heads and Tripods

Conclusion
Revision of the Day.
Review of the Key Learning Points from the Day.
Re-inforcement of these Points.

Proposed Schedule – INTERMEDIATE - Day 2:

Introduction
Welcome
Instrauction on HDCAM and XDCAM Camera formats

HDCAM Overview
Overview of the HDCAM and XDCAM Formats
Overview of the Sony 750, 900R and PMW EX-1 Cameras
Preping the Cameras for ENG, Drama and Feature projects
The Camera Menu systems.
Instructions on the use of the ‘Astro Waveform Monitor’ and it’s benefits
Utilising HD Monitors and their limitations
Use of The Zoom Lens and Lens Support systems
Use Prime Lenses - Lens Adaptors v Digi primes
Advamnced Camera Handling Techniques
Backfocus – How to adjust and test to ensure focus is sharp.
Filters types, handling and samples Filtering
Advanced Wireless systems for HD and thei use

Overview of Camera Accessories
Wireless Lens control Systems
Checking Back Focus / Collmation using test equipment.

Grip Equipment
Overview Of Dollys, types uses and basic use.

Conclusion
Revision of the Day.
Review of the Key Learning Points from the Day.
Re-inforcement of these Points.

Proposed Schedule - ADVANCED – Day 3:

Introduction
Welcome
Overview Of Workflows
Introduction to HD Workflows
Overview Post Production for HD
Looking at high end ‘HD’ Camera Formats – RED ONE and ARRI D20

HDCAM Overview
Overview of the RED ONE Camera system
Overview of the ARRI D21Camera system
Camera Image Sensors
Depth Of Field
The Camera Menu systems
‘Pre-Vis’ On Set systems for DoP’s
The Post House and it’s relationshsip with the Cameraman / DoP
Zoom Lenses – ENG and CINE STYLE
Hard Drive recording units inc flash drives and raid drive
Overview of CODEC
Overview of RAW DATA

Overview of Basic Camera Accessories
Hand Held Solutions
Specialist equipment – PERISCOPE LENSES, MACRO LENSES, SWING SHIFT LENSES ETC.

Grip Equipment
Cranes, Remote Heads , Jib Arms etc

Conclusion
Revision of the Day.
Review of the Key Learning Points from the Day.
Re-inforcement of these Points.


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