Workshops
Telescopic Crane and Stablised Head Workshop
28 September 2025
The workshop is specifically for those based in the North of England and Scotland, and has a limited capacity of 12 attendees. It is open to Full and Associate Members of the ACO as well as GBCT members who are currently working as camera operators.(Special Consideration will also be extended to 1st ACs from both organisations who are transitioning to the Operator role).
Overview
Dates
28 September 2025
Spaces
12 remaining, 12 total
Location
Unit 1, Northbank Industrial Estate, Omega Drive, Irlam, Manchester M44 5BD (map)
The workshop will be based on a series of talks and practical exercises set by experienced Camera Operators. They will discuss and demonstrate the mechanics of the Remote Head and Telescopic Crane and their most appropriate uses in creative film making.
The exercises will reflect common issues faced by Camera Operators on-set and will give due consideration to the craft of blocking action, framing, and timing of movements. Communication with grips and AC’s will also be an element of the workshop.
Applicants are requested to summit their CV’s to the Training Committee for selection ([email protected]) along with a brief explanation of their interest in attending the workshop.
Regretably, due to expected high demand, we anticipate the workshop to be oversubscribed. For unsuccessful applicants, a reserve list will be maintained, and their names will automatically be placed for cancellations or future workshops.
Applicants who are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances are kindly requested to inform Sham Whittaker at the ACO ([email protected]) as soon as possible.
Closing date for applications, 22nd of September 2025
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