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SUMMARY:“Cranes and Gimbals”
DESCRIPTION:Announcing Camera Operator Workshop: “Cranes and Gimbals” May 31 – June 2\, 2024\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration is now open! \nJoin the Society of Camera Operators for this two and a half days comprehensive workshop focusing on cranes and gimbals for Camera Operators. The workshop will encompass ample hands-on gear\, demonstrations\, lecture\, and one on one discussions with the instructors. \nCranes: \nAn in depth look at the multiple choices and specific uses of cranes and their remote heads. Both telescopic (technocranes) and fixed arm cranes (Jibs) will be discussed. This will include instruction and hands on demonstrations. Topics will include: \n\nSize and Space\nStabilization needs\nCrane mobility needs\, terrain\, crane car or base\nRemote head control options\n\nGimbals: \nFull explanation and instruction on the uses\, needs\, camera builds and techniques of the popular Gimbals available. This workshop will include hands on work and lengthy instruction of the following: \n\nWhy use a gimbal -vs- Steadicam\nWhich Gimbal to use\, buy or rent\nWhen to use a gimbal and when not to!\nBuilding the perfect camera setup for a gimbal that can convert quickly to Steadicam\, Handheld or conventional setups. This will include lens changes and the use of counterweights. What plates and specialty gear is needed for the best\, compact camera setup. What cameras are best for Gimbal use!\n(2) persons operating -vs- “majestic” or solo work.\nBody harness choices\, why and when to use these. Armorman\, Readyrig\, EZrig\, Slingshot\, Steadicam arm\, to name a few. What accessories are needed.\nHard mounting options\, accessories needed\, dolly work\, what works best\, why\, how and when.\nVertical dampeners and vibration isolators\, why\, how\, and when.\nController options\, Wheels\, joystick\, Mimic or forcepro. Understanding settings and workflow.\n\nCatching and releasing of Gimbal heads: \nA lengthy Instruction/demonstration and hands on work with Larry McConkey’s Magnet system. \n\nGear needed/required and techniques for shot continuation from cranes or other mounts (car rigs for example)\nSupport needed for these shots\nAlternative options for “catch and release” (Hook mount)\nBest body harness/support and accessories for the job\, Armorman with wrist straps\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Larry McConkey\, SOC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jim McConkey\, SOC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jeff Muhlstock\, SOC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tom Wills\, SOC \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				WORKSHOP DETAILS\nDates:1pm check in\, Friday May 31st9am\, Saturday June 1st9am\, Sunday June 2nd \nLocation:Monster Remotes1 Carol Street\, Clifton\, New Jersey 07014 \nThis workshop is to open to all SOC member categories. \nWhat’s included:Two and a half days workshop\, shuttle van to and from the host hotel\, Friday evening dinner\, Saturday and Sunday\, breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and crafty throughout the workshop. \nCost: $2\,375.00 USD \nRefund policy:Refunds will be made minus a $150 dollar admin fee prior to May 10th at 12 midnight. After this date participants will be responsible to replace themselves if they so choose to drop out with another SOC member in good standing. \n(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.) \n			\n				Register Now
URL:https://soc.org/event/cranes-and-gimbals/
LOCATION:Monster Remotes\, 1 Carol Street\, Clifton\, NJ\, 07014\, United States
CATEGORIES:SOC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Camera Operators":MAILTO:socoffice@soc.org
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