In partnership with Screen Queensland, Panavision is heading to Cairns to deliver creative and technical camera workshops — one targeted for filmmakers working in non-technical areas such as directing or producing, and the other designed to support technical roles in production and post.

To take place September 20 and 21, the two workshops will incorporate case studies, “lit set” demonstrations and theory presentations, with access to cameras and optics from Panavision’s rental inventory. The workshops will discuss how technology influences visual storytelling, explore professional techniques and the evolving future landscape of production.

Make it in FNQ: Cinematography Workshop (Creative/Non-Technical Filmmakers)

Tuesday 20th September: 1400 – 1700

CQU, University: 42-52 Abbott & Shields Sts, Cairns City, QLD, 4870 

All participants are to meet on the GROUND FLOOR outside the lift.

Workshop outline for Creatives and Non-Technical Filmmaker Roles (medium to highly experienced):

• Explain modern camera and lens technology used in Features, Series and TVCs about creativity and the basic technical requirements to communicate effectively with DOPs/Producers/Agencies.
• Understand film language, story-telling through a lens and the techniques used.
• Hands-on tutorial with Panavision Cameras and lenses and explanation of the reasons its technology is used in Films, TV series and TVCs worldwide.
• Provide insight into Panavision’s role in the film industry for the past 63 years. Share knowledge of our experiences and how we have contributed to the global Film industry.
• Provide a free online technical reference library for all attendees.
• Give an insight into future trends in technology advancements in large format, 4K and HDR Deliveries.
• Recommendation of strategies to avoid budget pitfalls.

Make it in FNQ: Cinematography Workshop (Technical Filmmakers)

Wednesday 21st September: 0900 – 1200

CQU, University: 42-52 Abbott & Shields Sts, Cairns City, QLD, 4870 

All participants are to meet on the GROUND FLOOR outside the lift.

Workshop outline for Technical Roles (experienced):

• Provide current filmmaking trends and updates on technology advancements in the Film and TV Industry.
• Update on current Large Format technology, 4K, UHD, HDR advancements and Deliveries for Netflix and other streaming platforms.
• Technical breakdown of Motion Picture lens characteristics and its evolution over the last 60 years.
• Show samples of TVCs and explain how the technology relates to the creative elements of each project.