Introduction to Cameras Workshop

If you have no experience in using a cinema camera for film or media, this free workshop is for you. This introduction workshop will teach you how to use a Canon Cinema Camera and also how to use a steadycam and jib to create movement in your films.  This will cover camera basics that are essential for anyone looking to film. All you need to do is register and show up! :)

In the 3 hours you will:

• Learn the basics of camera movements and camera settings
• Session 1 - Split into groups to learn the basics of recording on a camera and different camera movements
• Have a Break & chat with others
• Session 2 - Split into groups to learn the basics of recording on a camera and different camera movements
• Wrap up & feedback time

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Your workshop facilitators are Chris Darby and Alastair Railton.

ABOUT CHRIS:

Chris has had a 15 year career as a professional stills photographer, before his first film as Director Of Photography on a feature film in 2010, since then has become a camera operator, steadicam operator and is constantly learning everything he can about every aspect of cinematography. In the last year has worked as DoP on nearly a dozen short films, with half a dozen more and 2 features currently in the pipeline.  Chris loves the challenge of taking a directors vision and crafting the image on the screen.

Website: checkmatebycricket.com | Social media: @thatchrisdarby

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ABOUT ALASTAIR:

Alastair has directed 6 short films and 1 feature in his filmmaking career. He currently runs Fresh AIR Films & Media specialising in commercial films, feature films, short films and feature documentaries. Alastair is Newcastle Film Club's inhouse expert of the Canon R5C cinema camera which is what will be used in this workshops.

Website: freshairfilmsandmedia.co.uk | Social media: @alastair_railton_director