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.