If you are starting out on your career as a cinematographer, this ShotClass 3 Day Short Course is the perfect place to begin learning all that is required to be a professional Director of Photography. And there is a LOT to learn if you want to position yourself at the top in a highly competitive industry.
Is this for you?
The key essential element for all successful people working in the screen industry, especially in the camera department, is a strong foundation of knowledge from which to build on over the years. Being educated by active professional DP’s ensures that you are taught about the art and technology of cinematography to industry standards. Make no mistake, trying to launch your career with outdated, inaccurate and incomplete information can ruin your reputation before you even get going. Your success depends on how well you are considered by those who are looking to employ you.
This short course is led by ACS Accredited cinematographer, Warwick Field ACS. His vast experience and passion for sharing knowledge will guarantee, that after three very intense days, you will walk away inspired and ready-to-go. You’ll be able to confidently walk onto set with long time crew and fit right in, because what you do next, will definitely be professional! Solid fundamentals that lead to robust practices that won’t let you down.
All this, in just 3 Days!! Based on a tertiary course Warwick taught that took over 13 weeks to get through part-time, this goes way deeper, uses fully professional gear and technicians and gets you out there half way through Week 1 – so you can start your career as soon as possible (which is the plan, isn’t it?). Oh, and everyone here is into cinematography – just like you.
Much of the time will be spent hands-on, trying out methods for yourself. This will include camera configurations, lens comparisons, lighting, composition and camera operating. Our small group course sizes ensure you get a good go ‘on the tools’. You will be encouraged to try further experimentation in your own time as well.
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The short course is run over 3 x 9.5 hour days.
Day 1 covers ‘The Art and Technique of Cinematography’. This includes:
Day 2 covers ‘Introduction to Film Lighting‘. Lighting is a complex and rather enormous subject. We will spend the whole day covering the basics, with a professional gaffer and their gear, to get you started on the journey of understanding the process and its many forms. We will demonstrate, show visual references and ask you to try hands-on. The day includes:
Day 3 covers ‘Composition and Camera Movement’. Another big day where we cover how we frame shots, move cameras and how to operate. This includes demos, lots of hands-on practicals and visual references. We look into:
The day finishes with some advice about starting out as a DP, how to find work, how to move up/across from another crew role, and most importantly how to build your career and earn a living.
What’s Included?
*On Day 2
ShotClass HotShots offer. Any returning ShotClass event participant is eligible for a special discount on most of our events. If you have previously completed one or more of our events, you are an automatic ‘HotShot’ and can purchase your ticket for less. It’s our way of saying thanks for participating.
There is no application process for this course, so ShotClass suggests you make your own appraisal as to whether the course is suitable for you.
Places are strictly limited. Don’t miss out. The Registration form must be completed. See below under Book Here.
SPECIAL OFFER – Save 20% off fees for you and a friend if you invite someone along. (This applies even if you have already signed up). Details on registration form.
Prices include GST.
Note that ACS Members, Students and HotShots discounts are limited to a maximum of 5 ONLY. Be Quick or miss out.
Remember, for most participants working in the industry, our events are Tax Deductible, so you could end up effectively paying nothing to build your knowledge and gain more work. Check with your Tax Agent or Accountant. Find out more here.
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**IF you change your mind or pick up a job and need to cancel up to 2 weeks before the course, you get full a refund, no questions asked.
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When he accidentally found himself lecturing film school students a few years back, Warwick realised how much he enjoyed sharing his passion with others. His love of cinematography – its art and its technicality – is contagious. Previous students have noted they were inspired by him to pursue a career in the industry, just as they were about to lose interest. He brings relatable experiences, anecdotes, knowledge and humour to his classes which creates an inclusive, enjoyable and engaging atmosphere in which to learn. During his 5 year tenure as President of the ACS (Vic), Warwick became aware of the lack of cinematography-focussed education. He planted the seed for high level masterclasses, running ACS events with the likes of Andrew Lesnie ACS ASC and Peter James ACS ASC which were a huge success.
In 2022, he established ShotClass to fill this void, curating educational events for serious cinematographers and camera crew.
Warwick Field ACS is an Australian-based, Australian Cinematographers Society Accredited cinematographer, camera operator and colourist. He was President of the ACS for 5 years. As a DP, his body of work includes Feature Films, TV Series, TVC’s, Music Video, Documentary and high-end corporate work. His specialties include narrative cinematography and visual storytelling and uses composition and camera movement to its full potential. Warwick operates both geared heads (wheels) and fluid heads. He is also an expert remote head operator, hand-held operator, gimbal operator and aerial cinematographer. Warwick’s passion for cinematography continues away from the camera as an educator and as a colourist, where he brings his eye and attention to detail to the grade to ensure the images reach their true potential.
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