Filter camera course April 2014

The new digital cinema cameras have again made evident the need to use in-camera filters to correct or create certain effects. This course will explain the different types of in-camera filters for digital cinema. From those needed to correct technical problems (such as ND IR) to those used to introduce color casts and give character to the material before post production.

This camera filters course is a unique opportunity for the student to take away a “catalog” of filters in images recorded by themselves. The course combines theory and practice of ND filters, gradients and polas with and without model to get the most out of the image. This course is complemented with the lighting filters course.

TEACHER: Rafa Roche

Rafa Roche, cinematographer specializing in digital cinema and stereoscopy is one of the leading figures in digital cinema in Spain. He is a member of the AEC and ACTV, Independent certified Expert of Sony and partner of Ars Stereoscopica. His more than 20 years of experience in the industry and the last 10 years working as a director of photography have led him to work in feature films, documentaries, television and advertising and to be one of the gurus of digital photography in Spain. A great communicator, he has developed his teaching skills in numerous centers and courses nationwide and through his own training project, Roche HD.

DURATION: 4 hours.

PRICE: 125€ (110€ if you book before April 17th). You can get up to 20% discount if you sign up for several courses. Discounts are not cumulative.

WHEN: Thursday, April 24th. Schedule from 16h to 20h (may vary slightly).

WHERE: CES Audiovisual Campus. You have all the information about how to get there here. If you need any kind of information you can contact 709 MR by email or telephone (668840783).

COURSE CODE: FLTC22-240414

AIMED AT: Directors of photography, camera operators, data management, DIT’s, camera assistants, colorists, post-producers, editors, directors, post-production directors, production directors, filmmakers and in general video and photography professionals who want to learn how to filter in camera and lighting.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Basic cinematographic knowledge.

CONTENTS

THEORETICAL BLOCK

• Review of basic photometric concepts.
• Filter absorption and transmission.
• Polarization of light. Types of polarizers.
• ND filters, grading. Importance of ND filters in cameras with S35mm CMOS sensors.
• Infrared Contamination. IR Cut Filters
• Soft Cut and Hard Cut gradient filters. Recommendations for use
• Flare and double refraction.
• Filter graduation.
• Standard filter sizes. 4×4 filters. 4×5.6 and 6×6.
• Tips for use. Filter Indicators
• Types of filters:
  • B&W Filters
  • ND and IRND filters
  • Linear, Circular and Ultra Pola Polarizing Filters
  • Low/Soft/Ultra Contrast Filters
  • Diffuser Filters: Black Diffusion, Gold Diffusion, Pro Mist, Black Promist, Soft FX, etc.
  • Coloring Filters.
  • Gradient Filters. Neutral Gradients and Grad Color.

PRACTICAL BLOCK

• Description and assembly of test equipment
• Recommendations for use and working methods
• Comparison Diffusers with model
• ND Comparison
• Observation of the effect of the filters in Monitor high quality full HD.
• Recording of each of the filters with model.

 

LIST OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT

• Sony F3 camera
• Sony lens set
• Filter holder
• Follow Focus
• Batteries and charger
• Feeder
• Camera tripod
• Waveform and Vectorscope Monitor
• Full HD Image Monitor
• Computer to dump the practices.
• Camera card reader
• Reflected photometer
• Incident photometer
• Sekonic L758 Cine Digital Master
• Neutral gray letters
• Color chart
• Fresnell
• Gauze and silk set
• FILTERS:
  • Black Promist Game
  • Promist Game
  • Soft FX Game
  • Gold Diffusion Set
  • Soft Contrast game
  • Low Contrast Set
  • Linear polarizer
  • Circular Polarizer
  • Ultra Pola
  • Old ND total filter set
  • Total IRND filter set

The equipment used may vary slightly depending on the availability of the rental houses, guaranteeing equipment similar or superior to those shown here.

Camera equipment supplied by Video Cine Import

All course practices must be carried out by the students, who will be responsible for setting up and configuring the camera and lighting equipment under the supervision of the course instructor.

The student will be able to take all the video material generated during the course on a personal hard disk.

You can download the documentation for the course here

For any further information please contact us at info@709mediaroom.com.