DAY 1 – THEORY

• introduction of the participants

• relationship between the cinematographer and the camera operator

• communication with the crew, responsibilities of the camera operator

• theoretical basics: frame composition, camera movement, movement within the frame

• documentary cinematography

• film examples

• Q&A with participants

DAY 2 – PRACTICE

• introduction to the equipment

• technical challenges for the camera operator

• preparation of an acting rehearsal

• use of grip equipment vs. handheld shooting

DAY 3 – PRACTICE

• car shooting using the Sony Venice camera with the Rialto module

DAY 4 – PRACTICE

• camera tests at ATM

• differences in the perception of movement with different lenses (optics)