Training
AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING APPROACH FOR THE FUTURE
Interior Van and Steadicam Shot - By Rupert Lloyd Parry
The GBCT provides an all-encompassing approach to training and education that:
  1. Takes care of its existing membership by providing information and regular training updates
  2. Runs professional training courses for its members and non-members
  3. Has a GBCT Trainee Scheme (Camera, Script Supervisors – direct, and Grips – via new entrant training organizations). These Schemes runs at key stages throughout the year to provide productions with trainees in their different roles as and when required.
  4. Is extremely proactive and continually analyses industry developments so that all its training remains highly relevant and current.

In addition, the GBCT is the largest organization within the Cine Guilds of Great Britain*.  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 Cine Guilds of Great Britain:
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 Co-ordinators
(Associate Membership: PGGB – Production Guild of Great Britain)
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.

Further details of all our short courses are available at the Guild office. In the meantime, here is a sample of some of the courses we offer:
Steadicam - 5 days - 9 people
Aimed at existing camera operators and focus pullers.
Steadicam Assistants - 3 days - 9 people
For loaders and focus pullers who are being asked to assist Steadicam Operators when working.
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 Tecniques - 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)
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.
Training Diary for 2009

Please refer to the Home Page for a sample of what is currently on offer.  Our Skillset subsidized courses in HD FUNDAMENTALS will be scheduled very soon.  Watch this space!
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GBCT Trainee Scheme – Camera and Script Supervisors

A Contact List of GBCT Trainees living all over the country is available in the Guild Office for crew and productions that need trainee support.

The new GBCT Camera Trainee Scheme launched in 2009

In brief, we plan on running each trainee scheme for 18 months. In that time, the aim is to get trainees paid work on 1 feature film (35mm or HD), 1 television series (on 16mm or HD), at least 1 documentary, 1 commercial.

12 people will be selected to attend a 6-day training course.  Everyone will be expected to pay for this training course (estimated cost £660). Those selected will constantly be monitored throughout the training course and assessed on its completion.  Six people will be selected from the training course as GBCT trainees.

After this, each trainee will be assigned a mentor - someone they can call for advice and guidance on a regular basis.  Reports will be kept on each trainee and the work placements they get.  Trainees are also expected to find their own work.  The office should be kept informed so that we can get reports.

Trainees will be informed of all Guild events and are entitled to attend. There will also be regular information updates and seminars to keep people up to speed technically.

Once their time as trainees has ended, at an exit meeting, trainees will receive guidance on their proposed careers and may be invited to become new GBCT members once can provide evidence that they have been working in their chosen grade.