Hands-On Professional Grip, Electric & Cinematography Intensive Course
Program Overview
This two-weekend workshop offers an immersive experience in the Grip and Electric Department on a professional film set. Participants will learn about the roles of grips and gaffers, lighting techniques, and camera movement. Led by top Hollywood professionals, the workshop emphasizes maximizing crew utilization from a DP's perspective, providing insights into careers in cinematography, lighting, and grip work.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Content: The workshop features a two-weekend intensive immersion in the function of the Grip and Electric Department on a professional film set.
- Program Structure: The workshop is divided into two weekends, with hands-on sessions on an MBS Soundstage.
- Course Schedule: The course schedule is not provided in the context.
- Modules:
- Grip and Electric Roles: Learn about the roles of grips and gaffers on a professional set, including hauling cable, setting stands, running data, and setting lights.
- Lighting: Shape light by setting flags and selecting diffusion.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Hands-on practice with the latest lighting and grip technology on a professional soundstage.
- Faculty: Top Hollywood gaffers and key grips.
- Unique Approaches: Special emphasis is placed on learning how to utilize and maximize the crew as a DP.
Careers:
- Career Paths: The workshop provides insights into the roles of gaffers and grips on a professional film set, which can be beneficial for individuals pursuing careers in cinematography, lighting, or grip work.
- Opportunities and Outcomes: The workshop does not explicitly mention specific career opportunities or outcomes.
UCLA Extension
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UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
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Outline:
- Program Content: The workshop features a two-weekend intensive immersion in the function of the Grip and Electric Department on a professional film set.
- Program Structure: The workshop is divided into two weekends, with hands-on sessions on an MBS Soundstage.
- Course Schedule: The course schedule is not provided in the context.
- Modules:
- Grip and Electric Roles: Learn about the roles of grips and gaffers on a professional set, including hauling cable, setting stands, running data, and setting lights.
- Lighting: Shape light by setting flags and selecting diffusion.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Hands-on practice with the latest lighting and grip technology on a professional soundstage.
- Faculty: Top Hollywood gaffers and key grips.
- Unique Approaches: Special emphasis is placed on learning how to utilize and maximize the crew as a DP.
Careers:
- Career Paths: The workshop provides insights into the roles of gaffers and grips on a professional film set, which can be beneficial for individuals pursuing careers in cinematography, lighting, or grip work.
- Opportunities and Outcomes: The workshop does not explicitly mention specific career opportunities or outcomes.