The ARRI ALEXA camera has taken the television and feature film world by storm and advanced digital filmmaking to a new level. AbelCine works closely with ARRI on both selling and supporting the ALEXA. As part of this effort, we have put together two ALEXA Workshops, which will be led by AbelCine’s experts. The ALEXA Camera Workshop is focused on camera operation and image control, while the ALEXA Workflow Workshop is focused on workflow and post production. The two days are designed to work in conjunction, but each ALEXA Workshop may be attended individually.

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The XDCAM EX cameras can be found in use at every level of production. They are extremely versatile cameras designed to fit both the needs of the independent filmmakers, as well as the requirements of the broadcast world. The cameras feature a broad array of controls and adjustments to fit these different needs.

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This two-day course is an intensive, hands-on class designed to train a technically oriented Filmmaker, Digital Imaging Technician or Camera Assistant to the level of operating a Phantom Flex in the field as a Phantom Technician. The pre-requisite course, Introduction to Phantom High Speed Camera Systems, has now been combined into this two day Intensive workshop. Attendees may choose to take the Introduction course separately.

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How do you make the right choices about camera placement, lighting and most importantly working with talent to get the best interviews possible?

This full day workshop (with a meet & greet the night before), will focus on best practices when lighting, shooting and conducting interviews. It will discuss and demonstrate certain “rules” that can be followed to help you consistently shoot great looking, great sounding and natural interviews.

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Canon’s C300 Cinema EOS camera is the evolution of their popular HDSLR cameras. It has been designed from the ground up for professional video use, and AbelCine has designed this workshop to really show what the camera can do.  This two-day workshop covers the many functions of the C300 including detailed instruction on camera operation, lens choice, production techniques, and aftermarket accessories.

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