The CSC is committed to providing professional education for its members. This includes participation with CSC sponsor companies in presentations about current technology and applications. As well, the CSC has developed its own highly regarded series of specialist training, such as an extensive high-level course for Camera Assistants, plus workshops for camera assistants or lighting workshops for all people in film/video production.

CSC LIGHTING WORKSHOP

This 2 day lighting workshop gives participants a comprehensive knowledge on the basics of lighting, 3 point lighting, light meters, theory etc.

Participants will also learn how to create various lighting effects through practical demonstration.

George Willis csc-sasc, one of Canada's top commercial cinematographers will demonstrate and discuss the designing and lighting of various scenarios which can be applied to either short or long format film-making.

Although basic concepts are taught, the workshop is also intended for those who feel that they have a good knowledge of those basics and who are sufficiently qualified and wish to continue the learning process.

Participants are encouraged to bring a light meter for the practical exercises.

LIGHTING WORKSHOP  - ITINERARY

Day 1
9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Introduction to basic lighting concepts. Basic colour theory as it relates to lighting. Basic concepts of light meters and their usage. 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

 Lighting of "The SET". The class will be given a story line and we will light the set as various creative requirements are addressed.

We will discuss master shots, close-ups, cutaways, composition and the understanding of basic editorial requirements as it affects the approach taken by the director of photography.

We will also show various specific lighting techniques as well as "tips and tricks".

Instructors: Ernie Kestler & George Willis csc-sasc

Day 2
9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Recap of information from day 1 (if necessary) and supply answers to questions that may arise from the information given on day 1.

The above will be addressed as quickly as possible so as to allow maximum time for the hands-on practical lighting portion of the workshop.

We begin the practical demonstrations with 3 point lighting and other hands-on lighting exercises.

These exercises will be pre-determined and each group will deal with the same exercise on a rotational basis as time permits.

Instructor: George Willis csc-sasc

1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Continue the practical demonstrations as required. Participants continue with the hands-on practical exercises in mood creation such as: Office/home Interiors - day and night, Portraiture, Table-top, Interviews, etc.

Instructors: Ernie Kestler & George Willis csc-sasc .

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
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APPLICATION
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