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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 13 April 2025, 10 am - 6 pm   
(Registration deadline is Fri 11 April 10:00 am)

Instructor: Guillaume Cottin

Guillaume Cottin is a gaffer / chief lighting technician based in Toronto. Born in Poland, he studied in New York and France before moving to Canada in 2014. 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. He also works as a camera operator for the CBC on news and documentaries and as a freelance DP.



Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Production
Maximum Capacity: 12
8 hours of instruction $150 /member$175 /nonmember