35mm
June 2/3 (Sat/Sun) - 10am-6pm
Les Krizsan - Advanced 35mm
For film purists, nothing can surpass the look of a film shot on 35mm film stock. Many of the major features films shot today still use 35mm camera equipment and so mastering the nuances of shooting with these cameras is critical.The 35 mm advanced workshop is designed to give trainees the fundamentals of shooting with these cameras as well as practical experience in the various roles within the camera department. Trainees will learn how to use 35mm motion picture camera equipment while learning the procedures and techniques of a camera assistant on a feature film or television series. Trainees will receive indepth hands on technical training in the assembly and operation of a 35mm camera system. As well, trainees will get hands on practice shooting scenes with a 35mm camera. Their techinque will be critiqued by the instructor and the other trainees.
People who take the 35mm camera advanced workshop will emerge with the following skill sets:
• Identifying principles in shooting on 35mm film
• Identifying key features and capabilities of the 35mm cameras
• Loading and unloading film stock
• Pulling focus
• Completing accurate and professional camera reports
• Slating
• Changing lenses
Prerequisite: None
Background on the Instructor
Budapest-born Les Krizsan is an accomplished Canadian cinematographer who wears the title of dean of cinematographers in the Atlantic provinces. In a story worthy of a screenplay, Krizsan has worked his way to the top of his profession through sweat, ingenuity, sheer gall and a sense of humour.
Growing up in Budapest, Krizsan was an amateur still photographer who learned how to process film from his next door neighbour. He was 16 and attending technical school when the Hungarian revolution was crushed by the Soviet Union in 1956, and he and his friend Louis, decided to escape to Austria. From there they chose to go to Canada as refugees. Les ended up in Halifax because the boat landed there.
With extensive experience in television, documentaries, commercials, MOW's and films, Les brings a wealth of experience to every production he works on. In more recent years, Les has worked on the big budget project Lexx: The Dark Zone miniseries and Lexx: The Series as well as New Waterford Girl and numerous other projects.
