Introduction to the FS7 with Dan Donnelly

As part of our Step Up strand, we're offering training to help individuals coming back into the industry after a break, moving into a new role or responsibility level, or improving skills in unscripted TV. 

• Part 1 - Tuesday 9th July 12 - 1.15pm
  
• Part 2 - Thursday 11th July 12 - 1.30pm

Please only apply if you can attend both days.

This workshop with self-shooting director Dan Donnelly is aimed at beginners who are wanting to gain more knowledge on how to use a Sony FS7 camera.

As there are only a limited number of places on these workshops, tickets will be allocated via a ballot system to give all those interested a fair chance to secure a place.

This course is a great follow on if you have attended Dan's Camera & sound equipment 101

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Who it's for

Shooting researchers, APs and PDs in unscripted TV with either no experience of shooting on FS7 or those who want to brush up on their skills.

The majority of the USF online short course offering is for those at early career stage and above. As a result, we generally require applicants to have at least 3 credits (unless working in a traditionally uncredited role). If you strongly feel you would still benefit from the training, please email USF@screenskills.com so we can assess if an exception should be made.

We are committed to ensuring all our courses are accessible to everyone. Please email the above address if you have any access requirements and we will be delighted to help.

What it covers

Part 1 Sony FS7 camera set up and tour: The Sony FS7 camera has consistently been a popular choice within television and the ability to use it is among the most sought-after skills for programme-makers. In this introductory session the tutor will talk you through what the FS7 is and how to get it ready for a broadcast assignment.

Part 2 using the Sony FS7 camera: what are the dos and don’ts, hints and tips? This introductory session looks at basic technicalities when using the Sony FS7 for broadcast. It will cover the main controls of Focus, Exposure, White Balance and Sound, as well tips on how to avoid some of the mistakes that novice users of the camera make. There will also be some time for your Questions and Answers.

Speaker

Dan Donnelly is a veteran self-shooting director, presenter and trainer. He spent 15 years at the BBC, working as a director, presenter and camera operator in factual formats such as observational documentary, food, consumer and current affairs. While at the BBC he began training staff in self-shooting skills. Now freelance, Dan teaches self-shooting and directing skills as well as working as a camera operator and director.

How to apply

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘apply for ticket’ and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application.

Places on these free online courses are limited and applications are often highly competitive. To stand the best chance of securing a place, please be sure to consider the following:

• When asked to list your three most recent credits, please include the programme title and your job role.
• When asked what you hope to gain from the course, please be concise but ensure you cover the specific elements of the topic you would like to gain knowledge of and what gaps in your skillset you believe the course may address. A rewording of the course title or a general comment on career progression does not tell us much about how this course would benefit you.

If you are no longer able to attend, we ask you to please use the “decline ticket” function on the right hand side of the page so that we can release your place. Our sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give other freelancers the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.

This session is supported by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies.

This course would normally cost participants to attend, but thanks to this support, we are able to offer it to you for free. If you fail to attend, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.