Workshop Registration

Grip and Electric Fundamentals

This full day, intensive hands-on workshop is designed for those aiming to gain a working knowledge of the roles of grip and electric departments and crew members (Gaffer, Key Grip…) on a professional film production. Gain an introduction to the different roles, set etiquette and work environment in Toronto, with an emphasis on set safety. Then, through hands-on practice, participants will learn the tools of the trade and put their creative problem-solving skills to work. Learn how to tackle some of the most common lighting and rigging tasks and complete entire setups including setting up frames and flags, adding or cutting light, cable management, knots, tenting out, booming, laying dolly track and more. The day closes with breakdowns of complex rigs, and a Q&A for those who may be interested in pursuing a career in these disciplines.

Note: Participants are required to wear appropriate attire for manual work. Open-toed shoes are not permitted.

Camera Theory, Cinematography Fundamentals, Lighting Fundamentals and Creative Lighting are recommended as prerequisite workshops.

 

Sun 11 August 2024, 10 am - 6 pm   
(Registration deadline is Sun 11 August 9:00 am)

Instructor: Guillaume Cottin

Guillaume Cottin is a gaffer based in Toronto. Over the past ten years, he has served on dozen of commercials for major brands, TV shows and independent French, Canadian and American feature films. Born in Poland, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York and graduated from the École Supérieure d'Audiovisuel. He also works for the Canadian Broadcasting Coorporation (CBC) as a camera operator on news and current affairs.



Location: 1137 Dupont Street
Category: Production
Maximum Capacity: 12
8 hours of instruction $150 /member$175 /nonmember
Registration opens
Tue 21 May at 10am