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May 2004 saw the first ARRI three day Lighting Course which took place at ARRI (GB) headquarters in Uxbridge just outside London run by David Lock and Bill Curtis.
Bill Curtis left Ravensbourne College Short Course Unit to further develop courses for professionals in the film and television industry with his company Bill Curtis Associates. David Lock was formerly a Lighting Director for the BBC on a wide variety of shows, from Eastenders to Top of the Pop’s, before leaving to go freelance. Whilst at the BBC he had already lectured on lighting for the BBC training at Wood Norton.
The three-day course has been developed to provide training in current industry practice and with ARRI has found a partner that can offer an unparalleled level of support. With the latest equipment in lighting, cameras and grip, ARRI are able to provide a great training environment.
The courses are aimed at those in the industry wishing to specialise or improve their understanding of basic lighting theory and practice. The three-day course is an intensive hands-on experience that puts emphasis on good, practical lighting for the film, television and creative industries.
Fundamental lighting theory is backed up with ‘hands-on’ exercises including location shoots and a complex mixed lighting scenario. Some exercises are recorded giving delegates the opportunity to analyse their work. Recent clients include the BBC, Walt Disney Productions, ITV, CTV, ITN, Ulster TV, London Stock Exchange, MoD tri-services and freelancers.
During the three days time is allowed to tour the facilities, in particular the rental companies ARRI Lighting Rental and ARRI MEDIA. Allan Fyfe, from the Camera Sales Department gives a fascinating and informative talk on the history of the organisation and the development of ARRI film cameras from 1917 to the present day.
Courses are run for 4-6 delegates. In written feedback, Craig Dockerill, Lighting Director for ITN wrote: “this has been a really informative and enjoyable course, I wanted it to go on and on to gain even more knowledge. The tour was a real eye opener and gave a good insight to what ARRI is all about”. ITN Lighting Director Richard Evans concluded, “an excellent course, very formative, I thoroughly enjoyed it”.
For those wishing to take their lighting knowledge a significant stage further, Bill Curtis Associates also run a 10-day lighting course with support from ARRI (GB) at various studio locations around the UK.
For more information on future courses contact:
Siobhan Daly ARRI (GB) +44 (0) 1895 457060
e: sdaly@arri-gb.com
Or Bill Curtis Associates +44 (0) 1959 563326
e: bill@bcassociates.org
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A 3-day course for 4-8 delegates
This is a course for anyone working in corporate or broadcast television that is interested in improving his or her lighting knowledge and technique. You may be a trainee camera operator, a camera assistant, a multi-skilled technical operator requiring a broad base of lighting, or involved with under-graduate studies in media and production.
This course will provide delegates with the knowledge and confidence required to obtain quality pictures on professional camcorders, in studio and on location.
'Hands-on' practical workshops cover the following areas:
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The essence of good portraiture |
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Studio lighting equipment and method |
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Location lighting equipment and method |
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Understanding manual control of exposure, white balance and use of filters |
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Risk assessment and professional safe working practice |
Delegates will leave the course having gained a good level of lighting knowledge and method applicable to shooting in both studio and location environments.
ARRI have teamed up with two of the industries leading experts in lighting for film & TV. Bill Curtis and Dave Lock have devised several lighting courses to pass on their wealth of knowledge and experience. ARRI is pleased to be able to provide the venue for these events in our state-of-the-art premises in Uxbridge and look forward to welcoming delegates attending these courses.
To obtain details of the courses and to apply please contact:-
ARRI (GB) - Contact Siobhan Daly
2 Highbridge, Oxford Road,
Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1LX
t: +44 (0) 1895 457000
e: sales@arri-gb.com
Bill Curtis Associates - Contact Bill Curtis
Colpetty, Westbury Terrace,
Westerham, Kent, TN16 1RP
t: +44 (0) 1959 563326
e: bill@bcassociates.org
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LIGHTING SALES TEAM
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For details on other offers please call the ARRI sales team:-
Sales Direct:
01895 457000
E-mail:
sales@arri-gb.com
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