Society of Camera Operators has announced a crane workshop.
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 stabilised remote heads in a variety of different setups.
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
Workshop Details:
Dates:
Friday, May 2nd 1pm check in – 7pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 7pm
Sunday, May 4th, 8am to 7pm
*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
Atlanta, GA
Qualifications:
Must be competent with gear heads NO EXCEPTIONS.
Open to SOC Active, Associate and Non-Members
Fee:
SOC Member Price: $2,100 USD
Non-Member Price: $2,375 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 April 18th, 2024. After April 18th there will be no refunds. Please anticipate 30 days for the refund.
(You will receive a confirmation email after you complete your registration and payment has been confirmed with workshop details including schedule specifics, host hotel, shuttle pick up details, etc.)
For further questions email: membership@soc.org
