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16mm/35mm Camera Familiarisation
Dates: 14th -18th September 2020
Location: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA

Description
De-mystify 16mm and 35mm film camera systems

Course Content
This five-day course, taught by freelance technicians and supported by Panavision, is designed to de-mystify film camera systems and to teach you how to use the equipment sensibly, knowledgeably and with respect.

The course provides you with 100% hands-on practice, using the current 16mm and 35mm camera systems. 

Please bring a torch, scissors, and common sense.

You will be shown loading, lacing, maintenance and assembly of accessories for each camera system.

This course covers:

Testing and preparation of equipment
The roles of 1st and 2nd assistants
An overview of lens testing, collimation and camera steady test

Fees:
Freelance Rate: £950
Corporate Rate: £1500

Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary.

Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications.

The bursary deadline for this course is Monday 31st August 2020 at 9 am.

Bursaries
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.

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