An intensive advanced experience for those who have already completed a traditional workshop, own their own
gear and are looking to move their operating to the next level.
Course description:
You've got your rig, you've done the line exercises, you've chased the pets/kids/wife around the house ad infinitum.
Maybe you've done a few small jobs . Now it's time to really get in the game. The Steadicam Guild presents the
Operator's Master Class, an intensive practical workshop that focuses on the techniques and challenges faced by the
working operator through realistic scene studies.
The participants will be presented with shots to perform that duplicate the experience of being on set as much as
possible. Because of the small size of the group, more time will be devoted to finessing the shots than in a
conventional workshop. Along the way, the instructor will pass on various tips and tricks as well as critique the results.
The unique aspect of this class is the focus on scripted scenes that are as close as possible to elaborate Steadicam
scenes that one may encounter on set. Actual actors are on hand to perform the scenes which are custom-written for
the location, incorporating as many different aspects of typical "one-er's" as possible. Due to the small class size,
students will have the opportunity for multiple takes which will be played back and evaluated by the instructor. This
"real-life" experience has proven to be extremely valuable for prior participants.
During the lectures and practice exercises, a wide range of topics relating to the working operator will be covered,
including:
Operating techniques
Axial vs spatial moves, e.g. when to boom rather than tilt, etc.
The importance of footwork.
Optimizing the rig for a given shot.
Laying marks for yourself; the skinny V, the foot fault line.
The single hardest move for Steadicam and how to master it.
Film making nuts and bolts
Understanding the "no fly zone" for pan speeds.
Keeping the editor happy: how to deliver shots that are cuttable.
Working within the rhythm of the scene.
Why wide lenses are sometimes harder than long lenses.
Shot design
How and when to create and sell a shot to a director or DP.
How to know what should be shot on Steadicam vs dolly.
How to improve a shot that is handed to you.
Understanding the ramifications of making changes between takes.
Working with talent
How they can help you and vice-versa.
Reading body language to anticipate framing.
Gaining their trust.
Working with your bossest
Translating the director and DP's vision.
How and when to ask for another take.
What they are looking for from you.
Working with the crew
Forging a team with the AC's.
How to problem-solve with the lighting department.
What the grips can offer you.
Efficiency
Patrolling the set for bogies, flares and other assassins.
Minimizing the number of takes required to nail the shot.
Maximizing the success of the shot while picking your battles wisely.
gear and are looking to move their operating to the next level.
Course description:
You've got your rig, you've done the line exercises, you've chased the pets/kids/wife around the house ad infinitum.
Maybe you've done a few small jobs . Now it's time to really get in the game. The Steadicam Guild presents the
Operator's Master Class, an intensive practical workshop that focuses on the techniques and challenges faced by the
working operator through realistic scene studies.
The participants will be presented with shots to perform that duplicate the experience of being on set as much as
possible. Because of the small size of the group, more time will be devoted to finessing the shots than in a
conventional workshop. Along the way, the instructor will pass on various tips and tricks as well as critique the results.
The unique aspect of this class is the focus on scripted scenes that are as close as possible to elaborate Steadicam
scenes that one may encounter on set. Actual actors are on hand to perform the scenes which are custom-written for
the location, incorporating as many different aspects of typical "one-er's" as possible. Due to the small class size,
students will have the opportunity for multiple takes which will be played back and evaluated by the instructor. This
"real-life" experience has proven to be extremely valuable for prior participants.
During the lectures and practice exercises, a wide range of topics relating to the working operator will be covered,
including:
Operating techniques
Axial vs spatial moves, e.g. when to boom rather than tilt, etc.
The importance of footwork.
Optimizing the rig for a given shot.
Laying marks for yourself; the skinny V, the foot fault line.
The single hardest move for Steadicam and how to master it.
Film making nuts and bolts
Understanding the "no fly zone" for pan speeds.
Keeping the editor happy: how to deliver shots that are cuttable.
Working within the rhythm of the scene.
Why wide lenses are sometimes harder than long lenses.
Shot design
How and when to create and sell a shot to a director or DP.
How to know what should be shot on Steadicam vs dolly.
How to improve a shot that is handed to you.
Understanding the ramifications of making changes between takes.
Working with talent
How they can help you and vice-versa.
Reading body language to anticipate framing.
Gaining their trust.
Working with your bossest
Translating the director and DP's vision.
How and when to ask for another take.
What they are looking for from you.
Working with the crew
Forging a team with the AC's.
How to problem-solve with the lighting department.
What the grips can offer you.
Efficiency
Patrolling the set for bogies, flares and other assassins.
Minimizing the number of takes required to nail the shot.
Maximizing the success of the shot while picking your battles wisely.
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The Operator's Master Class
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