Low cost Log & Raw cameras course April 2014

No one doubts today that audiovisual technology has been “democratized” by reducing costs significantly. However, knowledge is still as always necessary to be able to take advantage and get the most out of this technology.

In this course we will study cameras that record Raw files and/or use logarithmic gamma curves, but keeping an eye on their final price. Knowing which are the characteristics, virtues and limitations of each one of them will allow us to choose the most convenient for each project. Thus, if we wish, we can obtain a cinematographic finish in low budget projects. The course includes explanations of each of the cameras and workflows as well as comparative practices between them.

TEACHER: Julio Gómez.

Julio Gómez is an audiovisual trainer and beta tester specialized in digital cinematography with more than 12 years of experience. Graduated in Audiovisual Communication at UCM and regular collaborator in training for Sony, Canon, Apple, Dedo Weigert Films. External professor of image technology in masters for UCAM, UEM, USAB and UNED, he publishes periodically in the media “Cameraman” and “DSLR Magazine”, as well as being a speaker at the festivals TEA, DiBa and Fotogenio.

DURATION: 8 hours

PRICE: 195€ (175€ for all bookings made before April 10th and 25th). You can get up to 20% discount if you sign up for several courses. Discounts are not cumulative.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 2014. From 11 am to 2 pm and from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm (times may vary slightly).

WHERE:Campus Audiovisual Ces. See in Google Maps If you need any kind of information you can contact 709 MR by email or phone (668826304).

COURSE CODE: CBC27-290414

AIMED AT: Photographers, directors of photography, camera operators, post-producers, filmmakers and in general video and photography professionals who want to learn all the possibilities of digital video and film.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGES: minimum audiovisual.

CONTENTS:

1. Choice of equipment according to the project (aspects to consider):

• Handling and ergonomics
• Influence on the environment
• Workflow in filming
• Post-production workflow
• Cost-benefit ratio

2. Options:

• Canon Cinema EOS C100/C300
  • General information on camera bodies and differences
  • Capture and color management
  • Perfect load transfer technology
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF
  • Canon Log and LUT
  • Built-in focus and exposure assistants
    -Peaking
    -WFM
    -Vectorscope
    -Zebra
  • Use of external recorders

• Blackmagic (BMPCC/BMCC/BMPC 4K)
  • General information on camera bodies and differences
  • EF/MFT mounts
  • Resolutions and formats
  • Touch screens and menus
  • Film mode vs. video mode
  • Correct exposures

• Sony NEX-FS700R
  • General information about the camera body
  • HXR-IFR5 Interface Unit
  • AXS-R5 RAW recorder module
  • The external alternative (Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q)
  • Sony S-Log2
  • Slow motion and processing capabilities

3. Comparisons

• Usable dynamic range
  • Medium gray
  • ISO native/ISO recommended
  • Noise in shadows
  • Noise in high lights

• Special recording types
  • Time-lapses
  • Pre-recording
  • Slow motion
  • Stop-Motion

• Adaptation to different types of shooting
  • Documentary/Reportage/ENG
  • Fiction
  • Plató

4. Requests and questions

LIST OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT

• Canon C300
• Blackmagic Cinema Camera
• Sony NEXFS700R
• Canon EF 50mm 1.8 lens
• Canon EF 70-200 2.8 lens
• Zeiss Compact Prime Lenses
• Full HD monitor

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

The course will also include a variety of lighting equipment to be used for the practices, complementing the camera equipment.

Camera equipment supplied by Falco.

The student will be able to take all the 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.