Workshops & Certifications

Gear Certifications

You can train on any item we have available in the Kage. However, there are select items you can certify on to unlock for future use, regardless of class enrollment. The kage will be hosting group certifications on some of these items throughout the semester. Students may sign up for the following group certifications below:Ìý

Students will learn how to use the Cartoni Jib-O using a Canon C200. This includes: putting it together, safety measures, and the best situations to use the Cartoni Jib-O. Ìý(Cap: 4 Students)

This Workshop takes place Friday, January 23rd 3pm-4pm in Macky Grey Box.Ìý

Students will learn how to use the RED Epic Dragon S35 Cinema Camera. This includes: building the camera, it's capabilities, blackshading and post-production workflow.Ìý (Cap: 4 Students)

This Workshop takes place Wednesday, January 28th 11am-1pm in The Kage.

Students will learn how to use the RED Epic Dragon S35 Cinema Camera. This includes: building the camera, it's capabilities, blackshading and post-production workflow.Ìý (Cap: 4 Students)

This Workshop takes place Tuesday, February 10th 2pm-4pm in The Kage.

Learn how to use the Tilta Float and Ronin. Used for long moving shots. This includes: Building the rig, practice shots, and what situations to best use the Float vs. another type of stabilization. (Cap: 4 Students)

This workshop takes place Wednesday, March 4th 2pm-4pm in The Kage.Ìý

Learn how to use the Tilta Float and Ronin. Used for long moving shots. This includes: Building the rig, practice shots, and what situations to best use the Float vs. another type of stabilization. (Cap: 4 Students)

This workshop takes place Tuesday, March 17th 2pm-4pm in The Kage.Ìý

Students are welcome to sign up for these sessions but can choose to email for a 1-on-1 session if they're unable to make these times. They may also email to schedule a time to certify on any of the following items:Ìý

Below are the items you can certify on:

  1. Deity Timecode Box TC-1
  2. Deity Timecode Slate
  3. Tilta Nucleus-M Follow Focus
  4. ALL 35mm Still Cameras
  5. RED Epic Dragon 6k
  6. Arri SR2 16mm (You MUST take Analog Alternatives (CINE 4020) before this certification)
  7. CameraGoat
  8. Cartoni Jib-o
  9. DJI Ronin RS2
  10. Glidecam Stabilizer
  11. Matthew Doorway Dolly w/ Skates & Track (Certification not required to use without skates & track for students who have taken 3400 or 3515)
  12. Tilta Nano Follow Focus
  13. Tilta Float Dual-Handle Gimbal Support

Gear Fridays

Throughout the semester, the Kage will hold a variety of workshops aimed to help students build their technical knowledge, and learn equipment they may not encounter in their time here at ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. Students must RSVP to these workshops in order to attend.Ìý

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This workshop compares Cinema Cameras, DSLRs, Smartphones and Mirrorless systems. Students will learn about different sensor sizes, codecs, dynamic range, stabilization and how to match a camera to project needs. (Cap: 16 Students)

Students will learn how to rig a camera. This includes using matte boxes/filters, wireless transmitters and focus pulls and setting up video village. (Cap: 8 Students)

Learn how to rig a camera. This includes using matte boxes/filters, wireless transmitters and focus pulls and setting up video village. (Cap: 8 Students)

Taught by Guest Artist: Said Cisneros

Learn on-set audio recording, including laving actors, Boom placement, and getting clean audio in a variety of environments. (Cap: 16 Students)

Registration Opens: January 21st

Understand how actor and cameras blocking work together to tell a story. This workshop covers blocking for different scene types, using space dramatically and coordinating complex scenes.Ìý

Registration Opens: January 21st

Keep checking back for more!Ìý