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(Postponed) SOC Camera Crane Workshop – Los Angeles
January 31 @ 1:00 pm - February 2 @ 7:00 pm PST
Workshop is postponed. For further information: Madison@soc.org
Join the Society of Camera Operators for this two and a half day comprehensive workshop focusing on camera cranes. The workshop will encompass ample hands-on gear, demonstrations, lecture, and one-on-one discussions with the instructors.
Workshop Details
*Please note days will be long and times are estimated. Sunday may run later and we recommend not booking flights out before 9pm Sunday.
Location: CineMoves, Moorpark, CA
Qualifications:
– SOC Active or Associate Member in good standing
– Proficent on wheels
Fee:
$2,100.00 USD
What’s Included:
All meals, equipment, and materials are included in the workshop fee. For out-of-town participants, transportation will be provided to and from the host hotel and CineMoves. Accommodations are not included.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund minus an administrative fee of $150 will be refunded if you need to cancel your seat by January 17th, 2024. After January 17th there will be no refunds. Please anticipate 30 days for the refund.
(You will receive a confirmation email 48 hours after you complete your registration and payment has been confirmed with workshop details including schedule specifics, host hotel, shuttle pick up details, etc.)
Host Hotel:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Moorpark Ventura County
14350 White Sage Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone: 805-327-2000
Room Block Name: SOC Crane Workshop January/February 2025
Event Contact:
membership@soc.org
Workshop Instructors
George Billinger, SOC Bonnie Blake, SOC Mitch Dubin, SOC
David Emmerichs, SOC Mick Froehlich, SOC Scott Howell
Work with veteran SOC operators and learn to execute practical set-ups with some of the largest and often most daunting tools on set; cranes. This 2.5-day immersive workshop puts students in the hot seat working with a team of expert crane techs and dolly grips to pull off that multi-million dollar shot. Spend time on the wheels, operating the big cranes with stabilized remote heads in a variety of different setups.
The workshop kicks off Friday afternoon and concludes on Sunday afternoon with an abundance of lectures, discussions, and hands-on training. The workshop size is limited to 28 to give each participant one-on-one time with instructors. Designed for camera operators with a moderate level of set experience who are interested in developing valuable, hands-on skills to take their operating to the next level. Having practical production experience with the wheels is a requirement for the course.
A professional, volunteer staff of “A” Camera Operator instructors, Dolly Grips, Crane Techs, Precision Drivers, and Camera Assistants will assist in real-world demonstrations and hands-on training exercises designed to give each student maximum exposure to common operating challenges.
Camera Crane Workshop Topics:
- Shot Construction
- Crane choices & differences
- Mechanics
- Negotiating around fixed & live objects
- Knowing the limitations (height, speed, etc)
- Crane use with track
- Base placement
- Versatility
- Bucket clearance
- Arm reach retracted & extended
- Communication
- The key to a successful shot
- … And much more
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