Physical celluloid film refresher for the camera department

This 6-day face to face training programme based in film studios in Salford is a short, sharp practical course to bring skills in the contemporary nuances of celluloid film camera production up to date for future employment prospects in this growing sector.  

The course is supported by the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions, and is delivered by The Pipeline with expert cinematographers, Laura Hilliard and Steve Wyatt. It is further supported by SunBelt Rentals, Kodak and Digital Orchard.

Who it's for

The training is for 15 early to expert level professionals working in the film industry including 2nd/1st assistant camera, technicians, gaffers, DOP’s and HOD’s keen to top-up practical and technical skills on the contemporary nuances of filming on 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm.

We are also actively looking for returners transferring back into the industry who have existing skills but need training on capture, exposure, focus pulling, lighting, and other practical aspects of filming.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability (physical and neurodivergent); people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We support inclusive training and are happy to discuss individual needs in confidence – via hello-pipelinemedia@salford.ac.uk. 

What it covers

The 6-day face-to-face sessions at the new Film Production Studios at the University of Salford are designed to offer participants the opportunity to build on their knowledge exponentially through training on technical and practical modernization techniques and associated equipment including lighting and sound.

Led by expert cinematographers and filmmakers Laura Hilliard and Steven Wyatt, each session within the film studio will be delivered using contemporary case studies and real-world shooting scenarios to maximize relevance and participant understanding. The film production studio is stocked with purpose-built sets and a range of cameras, lighting and grip equipment which will be supplemented by equipment from our Industry partner Sunbelt Rentals to cover film camera formats (8mm, 16mm and 35mm) and provide participants with an optimal learning environment. A variety of Film stocks will be provided by Kodak to facilitate the training. Participants will have access to a range of materials and practical guides within an online portal drawn up for this training programme which will be populated before, during and after the training has ended.  

Course dates:

15th-17th November: Participants will undertake detailed practical training on contemporary celluloid film cameras, methods and applications used across film production.

6th-8th December: Participants will review and reflect on footage shot in the first training block to analyze and reflect on their experience and practice under the supervision of the trainers. 

How to apply

Click 'apply now' to submit your application. You will need to be logged into your ScreenSkills account to complete your application.

Deadline: 1st November 2024