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.
Anyone who purchases an ARRI ALEXA from AbelCine may attend one of the workshop days for free. Please click here to request a coupon code worth one free day.
ALEXA Camera Functionality Workshop
Lead by AbelCine’s technical experts, this day is focused on camera operation, recording options, exposure techniques, and using Log C. The first half of the day covers camera specifics such as menu functions and recording modes. In the second half, image control and practical shooting applications will be the focus.
- Camera Highlights
- Sensitivity, dynamic range, sensor, frame rates
- Recording Options
- RAW, Uncompressed HD, ProRes
- Camera Function / Menu Structure
- Tour of the Menus
- Accessorizing the camera
- Lenses, matteboxes, etc., HDx35, UniBob, Nexto
Break
- LUT’s 101
- ARRI LUT Generator, ARRI Look Files
- Monitoring Techniques
- Frameline Generator, REC709 monitoring
- Exposure Techniques
- False color mode, Waveforms / Histograms 101
- Shooting Log C / Rec709
- Dynamic Range test
- Shoot sample footage
- Download SxS cards
ALEXA Workflow & Post Workshop
Led by AbelCine specialists, this day is focused on creating ALEXA Looks and LUTS, Log C and REC. 709 workflows, and post-production options, including the use of ARRIRAW. We will start by focusing on ARRIRAW, exploring the file structure and transcode options, plus learn how to directly process the material. This will be followed by a study of workflow techniques for bringing both ARRIRAW and ALEXA ProRes files into Final Cut Pro and AVID, creating dailies and deliverables. We will demonstrate several options for on-set and post workflow options. We will also learn how to create and manage ARRI LOOKS and LUTS, both the import into the camera and to incorporate into post workflow.
- ARRIRAW
- File Structure
- Transcoding
- Metadata
- LUTs & Looks
- Learning the Codex system
- Codex Onboard / Data Packs /Transfer Station
- Digital Lab / Vault
- Virtual File System
- Recording & Ingest
- Test shoot recording to Codex in ARRIRAW
- Backup / proxy recording to SxS
- Offloading ARRIRAW
Break
- Ingesting ProRes Footage into FCP / AVID
- Workflow Guide for FCP
- Workflow Guide for AVID
- LogC workflow
- Creating & applying LUTs & ARRI Look Files
- Creating dailies in FCP / AVID
- Color Correction 101
- Ingesting and transcoding ARRIRAW
- ARRIRAW Converter (ARC)
- Overview of ARRIRAW compatible systems
- Workflow for FCP / AVID, proxy & finishing
ALEXA Hands-On
For attendees of the class only, AbelCine is also offering a free third day of hands-on activity with the camera. Attendees will be able to join Abel trainers to shoot with the camera, ask specific questions, and try out different techniques. This third day is very informal and is intended to give participants more hands-on time with the camera. Attendees will receive instructions on how to register for this hands-on workshop upon registration confirmation.
- Hands-on demonstrations
- Tests of different camera modes
- Q & A
Course Details
| Location | AbelCine, LA 801 S Main St, Suite A Burbank, CA 91506 |
AbelCine, NY 609 Greenwich St, 5th FL New York, NY 10014 |
|---|---|---|
| Instructors | Ian McCausland | Mitch Gross and Andy Shipsides |
| Dates | Camera Functionality: TBD Workflow & Post: TBD Hands-On: TBD |
Camera Functionality: June 6 Workflow & Post: June 7 Hands-On: June 8 |
| Time | Day 1: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Day 2: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Day 3: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
Day 1: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Day 2: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Day 3: 10:00 am-2:00 pm |
| Level | Intermediate, & Advanced |
Intermediate, & Advanced |
| Provided | 8 Hours of Instruction | 8 Hours of Instruction |
| Price | Click here for new prices | Click here for new prices |
Register
| Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2012, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | New York | Register Here |
| June 7, 2012, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | New York | Register Here |
AbelCine Cancellation Policy
AbelCine reserves the right to cancel classes in the event of low registration or forces beyond our control. If the instructor is sick or unable to attend we will notify clients 24 hours in advance of class to reschedule for a later date.
Client Cancellation Policy - Clients may reschedule for paid classes for up to a year or may cancel with full refund two weeks (10 full business days) in advance.
