I remember watching this a while back and thinking "I'll never be an operator, I'm not even a DP, i'm just curious about how people make movies" Now, i operate a camera for a living and this actually helped me get from 0 to 1. I wish i could thank Sean in person. Thanks Arri people for putting this on UA-cam.
I really appreciate making the video available. Would have really liked to see more of the graphics on the screen above the stage though.... but overall good video, thanks
Great workshop Sean. Might I add one thing: If you have the fortune of a dolly grip, use him/her for a safety guide behind you, especially if you're walking backwards. This eliminates tripping and stepping on hazards. Because the dolly will be idle, they will be available...use them. They will only be sucking a bong on the grip truck if not.
Good point he made about the light weight of DSLR being problematic with a shoulder rig, i.e. too light, no mass, thus shakiness. Solution for us DSLR or DLSM shooters might be to add some mass/weight to the rig. That might be as simple as bolting or strapping some small weights of a few pounds along the length of the shoulder rig.
Love this. Although I disagree completely with "not getting close to characters with wide lens such as the 16mm if not in a comedy" - ok, I know this was 10 years ago. I wonder if he stills feel the same about it.
it kind of struck me as weird what he said in the beginning. Why am i teaching a camera operator job to DPs at a cinematography festival. I'm not sure if that was a joke lol. But do these people expect not to ever control the camera? I know I told myself that I will never do a 1st AC job or a 2nd AC and that I was gonna be a DP. But I soon figured out that both of jobs are important to know. If you're a DP how will you effectively direct the camera department if you don't know, or how to do any of the jobs in your department.
What a helpful and marvellous Workshop, Sean is a master. I have one comment about the way that you set the cameras for the transmission because it doesn´t transmit all the things that Sean do with the camera, because you never see what happens in the screen up. For next time maybe. Thanks.
Buy back support, knee support...Or... maybe work a little bit less. I mean, except if you have twelve children and two unemployed brothers to look after
I remember watching this a while back and thinking
"I'll never be an operator, I'm not even a DP, i'm just curious about how people make movies"
Now, i operate a camera for a living and this actually helped me get from 0 to 1.
I wish i could thank Sean in person. Thanks Arri people for putting this on UA-cam.
As a camera operator, this is the most valuable piece of content I’ve found on YT.
TOTALLY agree
This was soo inspiring to watch and very learnable to me as filmmaker. God bless Arri for this and God bless Sir Sean Bobbit for this masterpiece 🙏🏽
This was definitely one of the best technical workshop of Camerimage since 3 years...
Found this video a bit late. But I will start to get rid of bad habits and try to fix myself as much as possible. Hats off to this dude.
I really appreciate making the video available. Would have really liked to see more of the graphics on the screen above the stage though.... but overall good video, thanks
That was fantastic, I hope you guys keep putting these workshops up!
Sean Bobbit is the man.
Very cool workshop, but unfortunate that you don't show his camera image.
wow, this was great! thank you for uploading this.
Very informative, thanks for the workshop Sean, learnt so much!
Great workshop Sean. Might I add one thing: If you have the fortune of a dolly grip, use him/her for a safety guide behind you, especially if you're walking backwards. This eliminates tripping and stepping on hazards. Because the dolly will be idle, they will be available...use them. They will only be sucking a bong on the grip truck if not.
Thanks for sharing guys. Really great workshop.
This was amazing!
Great! Looking forward to more!!!
handheld at 9:22
Good point he made about the light weight of DSLR being problematic with a shoulder rig, i.e. too light, no mass, thus shakiness. Solution for us DSLR or DLSM shooters might be to add some mass/weight to the rig. That might be as simple as bolting or strapping some small weights of a few pounds along the length of the shoulder rig.
three points of contact with camera 40:38
You made the internet a better place, thank you. With hardly any visual cues to help my scrubbing, it was hard to find the part I was looking for :D
Good video about handheld operating
Love this. Although I disagree completely with "not getting close to characters with wide lens such as the 16mm if not in a comedy" - ok, I know this was 10 years ago. I wonder if he stills feel the same about it.
amazing mastercall for camera operator/DoP
This is great, Arri! Thanks for sharing.
I wonder what sequence did Sean show at 9:25... Anyone knows? Cheers!
planning is key 13:40
At 1:07:00 why doesn’t he just use wireless follow focus so you don’t have to worry about the AC’s movement interrupting your camerawork
the better you get at handheld, the longer the lens 1:03:26
training for balance, other pursuits 37:08
it kind of struck me as weird what he said in the beginning. Why am i teaching a camera operator job to DPs at a cinematography festival. I'm not sure if that was a joke lol. But do these people expect not to ever control the camera? I know I told myself that I will never do a 1st AC job or a 2nd AC and that I was gonna be a DP. But I soon figured out that both of jobs are important to know. If you're a DP how will you effectively direct the camera department if you don't know, or how to do any of the jobs in your department.
What a helpful and marvellous Workshop, Sean is a master. I have one comment about the way that you set the cameras for the transmission because it doesn´t transmit all the things that Sean do with the camera, because you never see what happens in the screen up. For next time maybe. Thanks.
Fantastic!
on clothing 26:25
on stability 10:40
As a student pursuing a career in film this is really great, insightful and inspiring!!! Thanks for uploading!! Do you hold any workshops in Toronto?
Seeing that your message dates from 4 years ago, I'm curious to know how if it worked out for you !
Being 6’3 makes shoulder work trickier than it should be.
So cool!
Which camera did you use for filming this session? Great skintones...
On breathing 42:32
physically demanding 24:10
Good video
01:07:00
Lecture: 1 hour 20 min. Demonstration: Only 10 min. Happens to the best of us! Not bad though.
Buy back support, knee support...Or... maybe work a little bit less. I mean, except if you have twelve children and two unemployed brothers to look after