Training

The GBCT provides an all-encompassing approach to training and education that:

Takes care of its existing membership by providing information and regular training updates
Runs professional training courses for its members and non-members
Has a GBCT Trainee Scheme (Camera, Script Supervisors – direct, and Grips – via new entrant training organizations). These Schemes run at key stages throughout the year to provide productions with trainees in their different roles as and when required.
Is extremely proactive and continually analyses industry developments so that all its training remains highly relevant and current.

The GBCT is an active member of the CGGB and MITA*. And because of our considerable experience of developing and running a variety of different training courses, the GBCT is able to design a jigsaw of courses for different levels of knowledge - not just in cinematography but across a host of different specialist areas.

The CGGB (Cine Guilds of Great Britain) comprises the following organisations:

BSC – British Society of Cinematographers; GBCT – Guild of British Camera Technicians;
GLM – Guild of Location Managers; GBFTE – Guild of British Film and Television Editors;
BFDG – British Film Designers Guild; AMPS – Association of Motion Picture Sound;
GSAC – Guild of Stunt and Action Coordinators; NASMAH – National Association of Screen Make-Up

MITA (The Moving Image Training Alliance) comprises the following organizations:

B3 Media; BECTU; Big Up Films; Cineclub; Documentary Filmmakers Group; DV Talent; Film It; Film London; First Light Movies; Four Corners; FT2; Greasepaint; GBCT; Hi8us South; Indie Training Fund; Phoenix Cinema; Playful Innovations; Praxis Films; Profile Media Services; Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication; Raw Material Music and Media; Red Kite Learning; Shaun Moore Design; Short Courses at the NFTS; Skills Channel TV; SPACE Media Arts; Spectacle; TAPS; The Film and Video Workshop; The Production Guild of Great Britain; The Video College; VET (Video Engineering Training

TRAINING COURSES FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

We provide our Membership with very specific half, one and two-day courses for small groups on subjects that are currently relevant. Most recently we have run courses/events on the ‘Red Camera’, ‘HD Grading’, ‘Working on the D20’, ‘Viper and Genesis Specifics’ and ‘The Work of the Laboratory (1) – From Rushes Received to Chaptered DVDs’.
In addition, for members and non-members we provide incomparable, highly relevant and cost effective short training courses both in the UK as well as overseas. With our own experienced GBCT members providing tuition and guidance, we guarantee that each participant will obtain a wealth of information and new skills.

When courses are scheduled, more detailed information is provided together with dates, venue and cost. In the meantime, here is a sample list of some of the courses we offer:

Steadicam - 5 days - 9 people - Aimed at existing camera operators
Steadicam Assistants - 3 days - 9 people – Aimed at camera assistants
35mm Camera Workshop – 12 days – 12 people – For those with no knowledge of working on 35mm, this course takes you through the entire process from loading to lighting
16mm and HD Camera Familiarisation - 6 days - 12 people - Aimed at those wanting to become film and HD clapper loaders or those who have worked solely on video and need to increase their skills .
The Basics of Camera Operating - 3 or 5 days - 5 or 8 people - For those who want to learn more about the craft and aesthetic skills required to become a camera operator.
Effective Focus Pulling Techniques - 3 days - 6 or 8 people - Aimed at clapper loaders who are on the verge of moving up.
Shooting In-Camera Effects - (models & miniatures - 5 days - 6 people) – For those who would like to learn about the skills involved in shooting in-camera effects - Part One.
Grading the Film (2 days - 6 people) - Learn more about grading your film - whether shot on 16mm, 35mm or HD.
The DI Process (Half day - 12 people) - Digital Intermediate - what, why and how.

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