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In this video Chet Spinney, a veteran key-grip, teaches viewers how to set up track, work a dolly, and anticipate director's needs. Learn Gripology from an industry professional.

In Part 17 of this Digital Cinema Training series, viewers go behind the scenes and watch an indie movie production on its twelfth day of filming. Crew members troubleshoot several issues with the location, equipment, noise, and communication. Learn on-set terminology and etiquette.

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, lenses, shots, depth of field, composition, and axes of movement. Part 2 details the entire process of writing a screenplay. The segment provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the creative mind, explains how to outline the format of a screenplay, and provides tips on how to write the 1st draft.

The Movie Production volume of Digital Cinema Training applies numerous concepts of basic production in the real world, such as lighting, shots, sound, directing strategies and using dollies and jibs. Part 10 focuses on shooting in an interior location.

As part of the Advanced Lighting series by Digital Cinema Training, this instructional video takes the viewer step-by-step in creating a natural and cohesive looking scene of three people at a card table. Learn the types lights used and what effect each has on the scene.

In this video Joel Svendson from Rosco Laboratories describes the latest products and innovations. Topics include: correct to blue, correct to orange, balancing lighting, reflectors, neutral density filters, diffusion, chroma-key, plus green and minus green applications, and using Cal Color. Learn tips and techniques of professional gaffers for both HD and 35mm.

In Part 2 of this Digital Cinema Training series, viewers go behind the scenes and watch an indie movie production on its first day of filming. Crew members troubleshoot several issues with location, equipment, noise, and communication. Learn on-set terminology and etiquette.

In this video Mark Bender from Bogen Imaging introduces new innovations in film productions. Grips, gaffers, and cinematographers will learn new techniques and products on the market. Topics include: tripods, reflectors, filters, chroma keying, production bags, fluid heads, c-stands, and lighting stands.

In this video, Rush Hamden teaches how to light a sequence when a practical is used. Topics include: key light, rim lights, flags, scrims, fill light, single net, and specials. Learn how to light a scene like an industry professional in this episode of Digital Cinema Training.