Five departments. Three days. One fast-paced deep dive into life on set.

Departments:

• Production (assistant directing, script supervisor)

• Camera (1st & 2nd assistant camera)

• Electric (best person, electric)

• Grip (best person, grip)

• Sound (mixer, boom operator)

Day 1

Hands-on workshop style class sessions designed to teach you the very specific skills each crew person is tasked with. Timing is everything. We also explore how to navigate the workflow so you’ll know when it’s the right time to get it done.

Day 2

Lens-Light-Blocking: Now you’re on set as a crew member doing a job. But this isn’t at full speed. We take a half-speed walk through approach to filming a scene. You’ll participate as it all plays out from blocking to the final take. We answer questions, demonstrate proper technique, and guide you through the process.

Day 3

This is the real deal. Your crew films the scene from day 2, but now we move at real-world speed. Each set-up is on the clock. We have three hours to shoot the scene. Can we get it done?

Camera Assistant Workshop

Two days. Three camera department roles. Hands-on training built around professional set workflow.

This workshop focuses on the practical skills, organization, communication, and set etiquette needed to work as a 1st Assistant Camera, 2nd Assistant Camera, or Digital Loader.

Day 1 — 1st & 2nd Assistant Camera

1st AC

• Building and organizing the camera package

• Moving and preparing the camera for the operator

• Pulling focus

• Lens and accessory changes

• Managing batteries and camera media

2nd AC

• Supporting the 1st AC

• Slating shots and setting actor marks

• Camera reports and logs

• Tracking lenses, filters, and media

• Keeping the department organized

Day 2 — Digital Loading & Workflow

Learn how to safely manage one of the most important assets on set—the footage.

• Setting up a digital loading station

• Preparing and labeling media

• Offloading and verifying footage

• Creating redundant backups

• File organization and media tracking

• Safely returning cards to the camera department

Throughout both days, we’ll also cover set etiquette, camera department communication, equipment handling, and professional workflow.

The goal: when you’re asked to build the camera, swap a lens, slate a shot, pull focus, or back up footage, you’ll know what to do—and when to do it.

Two days. Two departments. Hands-on training in the crews that shape and control light on set.

The group will split in two, spending half the workshop with Electric and half with Grip. You’ll learn the gear, terminology, workflow, and practical skills used by both departments.

Electric

Learn how the electric department powers, places, and adjusts lighting on set.

• Proper and industry slang names for common lighting equipment

• Setting and safely moving lights

• Changing modifiers

• Adjusting lights based on direction from the cinematographer or gaffer

• Basic cable management and power distribution

• Safe working practices for every setup

Grip

Learn how the grip department supports the camera and shapes light.

• Proper and industry slang names for grip equipment and builds

• Setting and adjusting flags, frames, and light-control equipment

• Building butterfly frames up to 12' x 12'

• Setting, leveling, and balancing dolly track

• Making adjustments quickly based on instructions

• Safe rigging and working practices for every setup

Throughout both days, we’ll also cover set etiquette, department communication, chain of command, and professional film-set workflow.

The goal: when you’re asked to set a light, fly a flag, build a frame, adjust a modifier, or lay track, you’ll understand the gear, the terminology, and how to get the job done safely and efficiently.Description text goes here

Assistant Directing & Script Supervisor Workshop

Two days. Two essential production roles. Hands-on training in the people who keep the set moving and the story connected.

Spend one day learning the responsibilities of the Assistant Director and one day working as a Script Supervisor. You’ll learn the paperwork, communication, organization, and on-set workflow each position requires.

Day 1 — Assistant Directing

The Assistant Director helps turn the production plan into a working film set—keeping the crew informed, the day organized, and production moving safely and efficiently.

• Breaking down a script for production

• Creating and reading shooting schedules

• Preparing call sheets

• Running the set and communicating with departments

• Coordinating cast, background, and crew

• Managing rehearsals, blocking, and the shooting process

• Tracking the schedule and keeping the day moving

• Conducting safety meetings and maintaining a safe set

Day 2 — Script Supervising

The Script Supervisor tracks what happens in front of the camera and creates the detailed record needed to maintain continuity and assemble the film in post-production.

• Breaking down the script for continuity

• Tracking scenes, shots, and takes

• Maintaining the lined script

• Recording director’s selects and take notes

• Monitoring dialogue, action, props, wardrobe, and performance continuity

• Timing scenes and tracking pages completed

• Preparing daily script and continuity reports

• Communicating critical information to the director, camera team, and editorial

Throughout both days, we’ll also cover set etiquette, chain of command, professional communication, and film-set workflow.

The goal: understand how to organize a shooting day, run a set, protect continuity, and provide the information the crew and editorial team need to keep the production moving.Item description

Two days. Two key sound department roles. Hands-on training in capturing clean, usable production audio on set.

This workshop focuses on the practical skills, equipment, communication, and workflow needed to work as a Production Sound Mixer or Boom Operator.

Production Sound Mixer

Learn how to set up, monitor, and manage production audio throughout the shooting day.

• Setting up the sound mixer and recording system

• Microphone selection and wireless audio

• Setting levels and monitoring audio

• Managing frequencies and avoiding interference

• Organizing tracks, files, and sound reports

• Communicating with the director, AD, and camera department

• Recording room tone, wild lines, and wild sound

• Identifying and solving common sound problems on set

Boom Operator

Learn how to capture clean dialogue while working quickly and staying out of the frame.

• Choosing and positioning microphones

• Proper boom handling and technique

• Following actors through blocking and movement

• Finding the best microphone position

• Working around lighting, camera movement, and shadows

• Managing cables and wireless boom setups

• Communicating with the sound mixer

• Adjusting quickly between setups and takes

Throughout both days, we’ll also cover set etiquette, sound department communication, equipment handling, troubleshooting, and professional film-set workflow.

The goal: when it’s time to record dialogue, capture wild sound, adjust a boom position, troubleshoot wireless audio, or prepare for the next setup, you’ll know how to get clean sound efficiently and professionally.Item description