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  • FEB. 7 & 8, 2013 WORKSHOP | Two-Day Glidecam Camera Stabilization Workshop: Professionally Set-Up, Balance and Operate Camera Stabilizing Systems with Thomas Howie and John Correira

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    Learn the Skills You Need to Professionally Set-Up, Balance and Operate Camera Stabilizing Systems Featuring Glidecam's X-20, X-10 and HD-Series
    Led by Instructors Thomas Howie and John Correira

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    No pre-requisites required. Intense two-day format.
    Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

    Who Should Attend:

    All levels of filmmakers, videographers, cinematographers, camera operators, directors, producers, content creators, convergence shooters, journalists, and all other crew positions. The workshop is designed for students and professionals.

    What You Will Learn:

    Thomas Howie and John Correira will cover practices, techniques and exercises with Glidecam camera stabilizing systems, from Building Rigs to Balancing Rigs to Operating Rigs including Flying the Rig; Compound Movements; Don Juan, Corners, Hallways, and Circling; Panning and Tilting; Booming; and Switching Directions (Don Juan and Missionary); Important Safety Tips and Spotting Techniques.


    Dates & Times: Thursday, February 7, 2013,
    9:00am-5:00pm and
    Friday, February 8, 2013,
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.
    Venue: StudentFilmmakers.com
    Workshop Studio in NYC
    1123 Broadway, Suite 307
    New York, NY 10010
    212-255-5454
    www.studentfilmmakers.com
    Schedule: Day 1
    8:30am-9am: Check-In and Networking. Pick up your name badge onsite with a photo ID.
    (Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.)
    9am-5pm Workshop Day 1.
    See Program details below.
    Schedule: Day 2
    8:30am-9am: Check-In and Networking.
    (Pre-registration required. No walk-ins.)
    9am-5pm Workshop Day 2.
    See Program details below.
    Cost: Save $100 with early bird registration.

    $495.00 for early-bird registrants until January 10th. ($595.00 after Jan. 10th.) Register Now

    Program Details

    Glidecam Camera Stabilization Workshop Day 1
    Start Time: 9:00am

    1. Equipment and Components Overview
    Arm
    Vest
    Sled

    2. Balancing Act
    What Does What?
    Vest, Arm, Sled
    Camera Center of Gravity
    Camera Mounting
    Balance Sled Exercise
    Balancing the Complete "RIG"

    3. Vest and Arm (No Sled)
    Fitting and Wearing the Support Vest
    Arm to Vest Connection
    Left and Right Handed Operation
    Arm Adjustments and Placement
    Operational Center of Gravity

    4. SLED
    Parts and Components
    Monitor and Accessory Placement
    Power and Signal Flow

    5. Walking the Line
    Coffee Cup / Water Exercise (Walking Stability)
    Vest and Arm Exercise

    6. Safety
    Spotters and assistance.

    7. Vest and Arm (Continued W/ Sled)
    Trimming Vest / Operational Center
    Walking-the-Line Exercise (Monitor Off)
    Walking-the-line exercise (monitor on)

    8. Flying the Rig
    9. Compound Movements
    10. Don Juan
    11. Corners, Hallways, and Circling
    12. Panning and Tilting Exercises
    13. Booming Exercises
    14. Switching Directions (Don Juan / Missionary)

    End Time: 5:00pm

    Glidecam Camera Stabilization Workshop Day 2
    Start Time: 9:00am

    1. Review and Practice Previous Day

    2. Build Complete Rig:
    Individual Rebuild
    3 Separate Groups

    3. Safety

    4. "Practice, Practice, Practice"
    Practices and Exercises

    5. Exercises and Review

    End Time: 5:00pm

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    Thomas Howie

    JohnCorreira
    John Correira


    Instructors:

    Thomas Howie, Expert Glidecam Instructor for over 16 years; Developed Glidecam Workshop Programs for: CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), Disney (American Idol), NFL (Patriots, Ravens).

    John Correira, Glidecam Workshop Instructor; Local 600 Camera Operator (Glidecam Owner/Operator); Professional Still Photographer; Camera Operator For Film and Video for over 15 years; Background in Music Videos, Commercials, Corperate Video, Motion Picture; Experience with High Defenition to 35mm Film.

    Sponsored by:

    Glidecam

    Featured Systems:

    Instructors will be teaching with the X-20, X-10 and HD-Series Glidecam camera stabilization systems. Participants will get hands-on training and practice with these systems.


    Glidecam X-20
    camera stabilization system.
    The Glidecam X-10 is a highly advanced, professional camera stabilization system designed for cameras weighing up to 6 pounds when used with the Glidecam 2000 Pro, or for Cameras weighing from 4 to 10 pounds when used with the Glidecam 4000 Pro. The Glidecam X-10 system will allow you to walk, run, go up and down stairs, shoot from moving vehicles and travel over uneven terrain without any camera instability or shake.


    Glidecam HD-2000
    camera stabilization system.
    From the Glidecam HD-Series, the Glidecam HD-2000 is a lightweight, hand-held camcorder stabilizing system designed for compact, low profile cameras weighing from 2 to 6 pounds.


    Glidecam HD-1000
    camera stabilization system.
    From the Glidecam HD-Series, the Glidecam HD-1000 is a lightweight, hand-held camcorder stabilizing system designed for compact, low profile cameras weighing from 1 to 3.5 pounds.
  • Date
    1/11/13
    Time
    9:41 AM - 12:41 PM
  • Where
    StudentFilmmakers Workshop Studio Map
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Hands On | Two-Day Glidecam Camera Stabilization Workshop

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