Introduction to Video
Hello & Welcome!
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Introduction to Video, here is some further information about the workshop to help you prepare.
To Bring
Here is a list of things you may like to bring. None of it is compulsory in any way, (except some kind of camera of course), just bring whatever works for you. If you are used to working with a gimble (and there is no reason why you should be), you might want to bring it with you. But please be aware that there isn’t time to cover gimble operation in the workshop so you will need to be able to operate it yourself.
If you are using a phone you may find a gorillapod useful – I use this basic JOBY one, it’s fairly inexpensive and it works well.
If you are using a smartphone and have a selfie stick that could come in handy too.
USING A CAMERA
- Camera
- Batteries / Chargers
- Tripod
- CF / SD cards
- Card Reader
USING A PHONE
- Phone
- Charger
- Cable to transfer files to laptop (if not using bluetooth)
- Gorillapod
EVERYONE
- Laptop with Davinci Resolve installed
- Power Supply for laptop
- Gimbal / stabilising device
- Selfie Stick
- Outdoor Clothing
- Waterproofs
- Waterproofs for camera (plastic bag and elastic bands make a cheap option).
- Comfortable Shoes
Important
It’s important that you download and install Davinci Resolve onto your laptop prior to the workshop. It’s a free programme available here
If your laptop is short on space it might be useful to bring a small external HD to store files on.
Arrival & Departure
Intro to Video will take place at the Gothic Warehhouse, Cromford Mills on Sat and Sun 29 /30th November from 09.30 – 16.30
Gothic Warehouse is positioned directly opposite Cromford Mills on Mill Road. Please note that googlemaps refers to the Gothic Warehouse as Wharf Shed. The warehouse entrance is situated at the end of the canal and will be clearly signposted.
To ensure that we are fully prepared for your arrival, and ready to begin on time, it would help us enormously to welcome you between 9.20 and 9.30 when coffee and biscuits will be served.
Please do not arrive before 9.20 am, it’s not that we don’t love you, just that we have limited time to set up the space and get ready for your arrival.
Getting Here
Car parking is available at both Cromford Mills and Cromford Wharf sites and costs £7 for 8 hours. But if you park just a few yards along Mill Road at Cromford Meadows Car Park (see map below) the cost is just £4 for 24 hours. You can pay using Ringo or by cash.
A small amount of free on street car parking is available but it really is minimal and in high demand.
There is a regular train service between Derby and Matlock which stops at Cromford. The trains are operated by East Midlands Trains and Cromford station is just a 10 mins walk from the mills.
Refreshments
Tea / coffee & biscuits will be provided at intervals throughout the day, please let me know if you require dairy / gluten free or vegan options.
There are two cafes on site where lunches can be purchased, alternately you may want to bring a packed lunch.