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Gustavo Triviņo
01-02-2009, 08:43 PM
The Workshop will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, between the 13th and 17th of April.
Organized by Haciendo Cine
Aditional information: www.haciendocine.com.ar
Inscriptions and additional information will be available starting Feb 2nd

Buenos Aires Steadicam Workshop

Leading instructor: Matias Mesa (Last Days, Elephant, El Aura, Babel, The Road)
Additional instructors: TBD
Dates: April 13th-17th 2009
Location: Palermo - Buenos Aires
Tuition fees: U$D 1300.-

Summary:
The pourpose of this workshop is to offer the necessary knowledge to become stedicam operators in a professional level.
It is developed during five intenseive days, guided by a main instructor and three assistants. There will be small groups with no more than four students each.
One full steadicam and camera per group.
Students will be able to experience different rigs built by different companies.
It will examine not only the technical aspects but also the artistic aspects that concerns a steadicam operator.

Contents:

DAY 1
Introduction to steadicam
History and description of the system
Building and balancing the rig (Static & Dinamic)
Viewing and analyzing shots

DAY 2
Introduction to basic exercises
Coordination exercises.
Technique and posture.

DAY 3
Specific techniques (running, stairs, uneven terrain, etcetera)
New exercises
Composition skills
Integration of Accessories (follow focus, video TX, on board recorders, Superpost)

DAY 4
Outdoors
Vehicle days
Quad Cam
Camera Car
Handsfree Transporter
Cranes step on/off

DAY 5
Preparation and execution of the final shot
Practice exercises
Analysis and Debate of the shot
Maintenance of the rig
Certificate and wrap party.

Accommodation packages will be offered
Meals will be included
Transportation to and from the workshop site
Certificate of completion
Steadicam Workshop Gift

For more information please email:

Matiasmesa@mac.com
Cursos@haciendocine.com.ar