Advanced Camera and Lighting Techniques in Training on DFGDocs

Advanced Camera and Lighting Techniques

When:
Weekend 4 - 5 October 2008
10am-6pm

Where:
DFG, London

Part of the Multiskilling Month, click here for more details

Master the art of shooting and lighting your documentaries professionally. Taught on Sony Z-1 HDV cameras, you will hone your understanding of documentary styles, and explore different styles of lighting particularly for interviews. Through a series of practical exercises and seminars you will also learn how to deal with different lighting conditions, problem locations, how to create a customised ‘look’ for your film, when and how to use filters, matte boxes, dollys and much much more...

The way you work with light (both available, and otherwise) can fundamentally impact on the look, power and effect of your documentary.

The tutor will familiarise you with the common problems that make lighting necessary and the lights currently deployed by industry professionals.

You will learn about lighting techniques, how light works and contributor's reactions to lighting, as well as power and safety issues.

This course has been designed for documentary filmmakers, with particular emphasis on advanced camera techniques and lighting for interviews, however, you will find that you will be able to apply many of the skills you learn to other areas of filmmaking.

Need to get to grips with sound as well? book a place on the Sound Workshop to make sure all your practical camera skills are up to scratch

Behind the times and not yet a member? Reap the benefits here

How much:
Freelance DFG members £270 + VAT
Freelance non members £300 + VAT
Corporate rate: £700 + VAT

Previous tutors include:
Belinda Parsons
Having studied for a degree in Fine Art, Belinda went the National Film and Television School to train as a lighting camerawoman. With the advent of Channel Four, as a freelance Director of Photography she was able to work consistently in television, shooting feature documentaries, one-off dramas plus arts and social documentaries. With a broad experience in lighting specifically for film, Belinda has gone on to work in all digital camera formats from mini DV through to Digibeta and professional HD. Belinda’s extensive teaching experience includes working as camera tutor at the NFTVS.

To book your place, call Laura or Jenny on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training[at]dfgdocs[dot]com

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