
Workshop · Panavision Greenford · 2023 to 2025
At Panavision, in grip and camera.
Hands-on days at Panavision Greenford, a named partner.
- When
- 2023 to 2025
- Where
- Panavision, Greenford
- Who
- Grip and camera trainees
- With
- Screen Sisters CIC, January 2025
The brief
Put current camera and grip kit in people's hands, at the rental house that supplies it.
On the unit
A grip and camera-support workshop: dollies, track, heads and rigs. January 2025: an introduction to the camera department, with Screen Sisters CIC. May 2025: camera days led by Laurie Rose BSC.
What changed
People who had only seen the kit from behind the monitor built it, rigged it and worked it.
Pictures from the unit
Watch: grip and camera, from the people who do it
2:27How cinematographer Robbie Ryan, BSC, ISC collaborates on film setsPanavision · original on YouTube
Why ‘Digger’ needed to be filmed in VistaVisionPanavision · original on YouTube
9:59What A Key Grip Does On Set: Crew BreakdownIn Depth Cine · original on YouTube
Indie Vs. Industry: The Grip Gear You Actually NeedIn Depth Cine · original on YouTube
Every Film Crew Job In The Camera Department ExplainedIn Depth Cine · original on YouTube
The grades on this unit
The kit at Greenford is what these grades handle on a drama.
Access to this industry is a privilege but should be open.
Questions
Do I need experience to come on a day like this?
No. These days are for people who have only seen the kit from behind a monitor. Apply to train.
Is Panavision a partner?
Yes. Panavision is one of our three named partners, with Kodak and Digital Orchard.
Can we book a unit like this?
Yes. Tell us the dates, the group and what it has to evidence. We call, then send a written proposal and quote. Commission a simulation.
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