Training
Part of the GBCT Board's three-point plan includes training and education – for existing professionals as well as those newer to the industry. The provision of high quality cost effective training now ensures high standards for the future.
TRAINING COURSES FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
To this end, 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.
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 and 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.
GBCT Trainee Scheme
The GBCT Trainee Scheme is suspended until the Training Committee has had a chance to carry out a full review of all areas of its structure and implementation.
In the meantime, ALL existing trainees will be provided with help and support where relevant to achieve their eventual aims.
A Contact List of Trainees who live all around the country is available in the Guild Office for productions who need crew support.
AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING APPROACH FOR THE FUTURE
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 organisations). These Schemes runs 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.
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)
