Upskilling: An Introduction to Camera Operating with Ilana Garrard

**Please note this is an in-person event**

Thursday 25th April  | 10:00 – 12:00

CVP Fitzrovia|  89 Great Titchfield St | London | W1T 4PP

As part of WFTV's Upskilling programme, CVP ARRI invites WFTV members to come along for an introductory in-person workshop to camera operating with previous WFTV Award winner and professional Camera and Steadicam operator, Ilana Garrard. 

The workshop will lead members through the process of creating a shot; why you would choose a camera position/movement, then navigating the technical aspects of achieving the shot. The workshop will also showcase an array of techniques including fluid head and dolly work, remote heads and cranes, Steadicam and hand held.

By the end of the workshop, members will have developed an understanding of the process from start to finish, and understand some of the challenges and ways to problem solve them.  

Attendees should be at the start of their journey in the camera department.

Schedule:

10:00 - Arrivals with tea, coffee and pasteries

10:10 - Workshop with Ilana begins

12:00 - Workshop ends, event finsh

About Ilana Garrard:

Ilana Garrard is a Camera and Steadicam operator who has worked internally and in the UK for the past 10 years.

She began her camera operating journey filming music videos, short films and commercials. Later, she worked her way into TV and feature films.

In 2019 she was accepted into the Association of Camera Operators, where she currently sits on the board. In 2021, she became the first woman to be accepted as an Associate member of the British Society of Cinematographers. In 2021 she also received the ‘Craft’ award at the WFTV awards.

Ilana co-created Women Behind The Camera, a website and database dedicated to helping women working behind the camera in technical roles. She has taught many steadicam and camera operating workshops as well as mentoring young people stepping into the industry.

Her most recent credits include A camera operating on Netflix’s limited series The Decameron, several episodes of Black Mirror and Searchlight movie O’Dessa. She has worked with directors including Tom Hooper, Danny Boyle, Amma Asante, Ben Taylor, SJ Clarkson, Sally El Housaini and Susanna White.

About CVP: 

Established over 35 years ago, CVP is one of the leading independent resellers of production equipment for the Media and Entertainment sector in Europe. With the largest available stock of new and used production gear across its facilities in both the UK and Belgium, and a state-of-the-art manufacturer approved ProRepairs centre.

CVP is committed to delivering exceptional customer experience. Its sales and support infrastructure delivers creative consultation, financial advice, technical training specifically for TV & Film, cinematography and production. Its dedicated central London showrooms provide a personalised ‘hands on’ environment to connect creative vision with the latest technology.

This event is for existing WFTV members only.

If you are not a member and would like to join, membership costs just £100 + VAT/yr , please click here or email admin@wftv.org.uk

At WFTV, we want our events to be accessible for everyone. If you have any access requirements, please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please contact admin@wftv.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.