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Master Your Craft With Industry Experts

With over 45 years of experience in the film industry, FOCUS ON CAMERA offers a proven, hands-on approach to elevating your skills as a camera assistant. Whether you're looking to refine your focus-pulling techniques or expand your business acumen, our courses are designed to make you stand out in any film market. Available both in-person and online (coming soon), our flexible learning options ensure you get the training you need wherever you are.

Comprehensive Courses for Career Growth

Do you wish that you had a better command over your focus pulling so it wouldn’t be so nerve racking?
Do you need better business strategies to achieve better deals?
Do you wish that your camera department was better managed?
Do you want to elevate your professional reputation?

If the answer is yes to any of the above,

Then FOCUS ON CAMERA is for YOU!

The two-day FOCUS ON CAMERA course will directly address the fears and concerns of every Camera Assistant by teaching philosophies and techniques that will make you more confident with your focus choices and abilities. You will quickly see a difference as your shot-making success skyrockets with confidence and skills that will set you apart from the rest.

FOCUS ON CAMERA will also teach valuable business practices of the working camera department that reflect character and credibility with your employers thus setting the stage for a great business relationship. You and your camera team will shine as producers realize how business savvy you are in negotiating good deals and achieving your cinematographer’s goals. With the completion of the two-day FOCUS ON CAMERA course and any follow up sessions that you may request, you will set a higher standard from all other camera departments and that translates into more work and better income!

Course Syllabus

FOCUS ON CAMERA will be a two-day session. There will be scheduled breaks. The FOCUS ON CAMERA course will cover:

Focus Pulling:

Focus Pulling Philosophies and Techniques
Technical or Creative?
Trust your Lenses
Digital vs. Film
Monitor Focus Pulling
Monitor Settings
What Technology to employ?
It’s Jazz!
Team organization so you can focus only on Focus
Focus and VFX
Communication with the operator, dolly grip and 2nd AC
Wide vs. Tight
Understanding the Cut
The Focus Puller's Responsibility
The Business of the Camera Department

Responsibility of the Camera Department
Negotiating Skills
Prep the Prep
The Camera Department In Production
Making a Living
Wrap

There is so much more!

Pricing

$1,499.99 USD/student per course, based on a two-day session.
$199.99 USD/hour for personal follow-up.

Unlock Your Full Potential

Focus Pulling Mastery: Learn techniques that boost your precision and confidence.
Business Savvy: Master the business skills necessary to lead and grow a successful camera team.
Global Marketability: Expand your earning potential and increase your value in the international film industry.

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the best. Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced camera assistant, FOCUS ON CAMERA has the tools, expertise, and training to help you succeed. Sign up for the course today.