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AbelCine AC Academy

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  • 18 and older
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  • 88 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 hours over 2 sessions

Start Dates (0) $440/person

  • Early Bird price valid until Sept 11 , $550 thereafter

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Class Description

Description

Do you want to expand your knowledge of working on set to successfully handle larger, more professional productions with bigger camera setups? Do you want to learn all the technical terms and on-set roles? If so, we have you covered with our immersive, two-day AC Academy.

Not only will you learn about the on-set roles and responsibilities, but you will get to perform them in groups in real-world production scenarios. You'll learn everything from setting up your camera (from studio to handheld rigs) to trouble shooting in the field, and the technical terms necessary to work on any size project.

This workshop will answer the most common questions ACs have prior to a shoot and will bring you a new level of professionalism.

You'll gain practical experience from AbelCine’s instructors who have first-hand production knowledge. We will answer all your questions in a safe, hands-on learning environment.

Topics covered:

  • On-set roles and positions: DP, Operator, 1st AC, 2nd AC, DIT, Loader, Digital Utility
  • Technical terms overview and latest camera workflows
  • On-set terms and set etiquette
  • The camera prep: building the camera from the ground up

  1. Building your camera: setting up and operating a fluid head and tripod
  2. Lenses and lens options: matteboxes, lens supports, baseplates, follow focuses
  3. Choosing and using the correct filters
  4. Battery and power options
  5. Cabling
  6. Case/bag options for transporting equipment
  7. Hints and tips for when you’re on set

  • Advanced builds

  1. Planning for your shoot
  2. Choosing aspect ratio and frame rate
  3. Selecting camera accessories, power and support equipment
  4. Available lens options, matteboxes, lens interface and support
  5. How to test prime and zoom lenses
  6. Signal distribution
  7. On-board recorder and monitor options
  8. Setting up a client monitor
  9. Adjusting and saving user settings
  10. Using digital media

  • Wireless video

  1. Setting up wireless video transmitters and receivers
  2. Camera Ins & Outs and wireless transmitter / receiver Ins and Outs
  3. Pairing transmitters with multiple receivers
  4. Cables and powering
  5. Rigging options
  6. Troubleshooting techniques
  7. Hints and tips for on set

Refund Policy

If a participant is unable to attend for any reason, you may transfer registration to an alternate date or location, or use the full credit towards a different workshop.

You may also transfer enrollment to someone else, but you must provide the updated registrant information prior to the start of the class.

If unable to attend, you must notify CourseHorse within 48 hours prior to the scheduled start time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes in the event of low enrollment or forces beyond our control. If the instructor is sick or unable to attend, we will notify attendees 48 hours in advance of class to reschedule for a later date.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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AbelCine Training

AbelCineprovides training for the production, broadcast, and new media industries. With a focus on technical expertise, customer service, and creative intent, AbelCine helps professionals and aspiring image-makers master these important skills.

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