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1st & 2nd AC Masterclass

Camera department deep-dive

In-person · Max 9 participants · Price TBC
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WORKSHOP TRAILER
What you'll learn

Skills & outcomes

Two intensive days covering everything you need to work confidently in the camera department, from builds to paperwork.

Camera build procedures for cinema cameras
Focus pulling techniques and tools
Lens management and care
Magazine loading and unloading
Camera reports and paperwork
On-set communication with the DoP
Working with wireless video and monitoring
Slate/clapper operation and timecode
Daily camera department workflow
Troubleshooting common on-set problems
Who is this for

Is this workshop right for you?

Whether you're breaking into the camera department or looking to sharpen your skills, this masterclass is built for you.

Aspiring camera assistants | Get a thorough foundation in the role before stepping onto a professional set for the first time.
Early-career ACs wanting to level up | Fill in the gaps, learn best practices, and build confidence in your day-to-day workflow.
Camera trainees and runners looking to move into the department | Understand what the role demands so you can make the transition with confidence.
Workshop details

Everything you need to know

Format
In-person
Duration
2 days (approx. 6 hours each day with breaks)
Group size
Maximum 9 participants
Bring with you
A notebook and pen, a phone, and if you have an iPad or laptop, bring one of them too
Prerequisites
Basic camera familiarity. Must understand things like aperture, focal length, and ISO
Date
TBC
Price
TBC
Your instructor

Meet Aram

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Aram Atkinson
Filmmaker & Founder, Latitude Film School

Aram is a working filmmaker and educator with over a decade of experience in narrative film, documentary, and branded content. Having worked extensively in camera departments on productions of all scales, he brings practical, on-set knowledge to every lesson. He founded Latitude Film School to make professional craft education accessible to everyone.

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