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Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST-to-
Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM EST
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SOC Workshop - Operating Action
Announcing Camera Operator Workshop: “Operating Action” Registration Open and Back by Popular Demand!
*The workshop is currently FULL, remaining registrations will be placed on the waitlist*
The SOC is proud to announce its first in - person Camera Operating Workshop in 2024. This 2.5 day, 25-student workshop, hosted at the Cinemoves Movie Ranch in Atlanta, GA, will explore the challenges and techniques required to perform at elite levels of the adrenaline-packed, large-budget, and high-stakes world of “Action” Operating.
The workshop is designed for current operators at any level who are interested in developing valuable, hands-on, practical skills to excel in this exhilarating, but often intimidating, arena of our industry.
Veteran action–adventure camera operator/instructors will lead the workshop, sharing decades-learned techniques, valuable tips, and critical methodology in an environment where “perfection” is expected on TAKE ONE.
A staff of Professional Stunt Performers, Armorers, Dolly Grips, Crane Techs, Precision Drivers, and Camera Assistants will assist in real-world demonstrations and hands-on training exercises designed to give each student maximum exposure to common operating challenges.
Workshop Topics:
- Operating & Blocking Fight Scenes
- Car Work, Including Handheld, Remote Head & the Russian Arm
- Operating Jumps, Falls & Crashes
- Safety, Safety … Safety
- The Wonderful World of Whip Pans
- Operating “Air” & Working with VFX
- Dealing with Image Lag & Other Technical Pitfalls
- Working with Firearms
- Physical / Mental Techniques to Sharpen Acuity, Heighten Fitness & Improve Reflexes
- Useful Gear to Make “Action Operating” Easier
- … And Much More
In this high-stakes environment, “missing” even ONE shot can have serious consequences. The skills competence taught in this workshop will be invaluable BEFORE that first day on the $300-million action movie.
WORKSHOP LEAD INSTRUCTOR:
Geoff Haley, SOC
Action Credits Include: Avengers Endgame, Fast and Furious 5-9, Red Notice, Star Trek: Beyond, Jumanji, GI Joe 2, and Captain Marvel.
Additional Instructor:
Matt Petrosky, SOC
Action Credits Include: The Tomorrow War, Avengers: End Game, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Midnight Special, Hobbs & Shaw and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Fee: $2,275 USD
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served Saturday and Sunday and Dinner served Friday; craft services; equipment and workshop materials; and transport to and from the designated hotel are included.
- Discounted hotel rates will be available for out-of-town attendees. And will be send once your registration is complete.
Qualifications:
- Attendees must be current Active or Associate members of the SOC in good standing. No exceptions.
- You must fill out the registration, pay the fees in full and your application will be reviewed and you will receive a confirmation email with all of the workshop details, such as what to prepare for, hotel, etc.
For further details email: Membership@soc.org
2022 Operating Action Workshop Photos
