Plan of Action
Updated: 6 days ago
Keep reminding yourself of God. He's making this happen. Virtuous life. Stay humble.
Surround yourself with the energy you want and desire to reach your goals
Continue to develop my skillset for Operating
Take the time to bond with DoPs and Directors. Go for drinks etc. They will get you work
Build knowledge of Directors, DoPs, CamOps and Films including Year on IMDb
FROM BSC EXPO
Develop communication and people management skills, bring the best out of my team, be a good problem solver, three cameras isn't better than two
Be a 'Yes and' personality. Be open to ideas. It's not about me, it's about the Director and the story.
Think of the Director's personality and ensure I match their vision
Do favours and work for less or nothing if required
Most important thing on set: time. Complete the day. Don't do too much.
Get to CVP and play with Geared Head, Cameras, Technocrane (if they have one), Wheels etc
WEEKENDS
Research the latest technology, cameras, studios, rigs
Learn Menu inside out for Venice, ALEXA and RED cameras
Read the ACO Newsletter, BSC, Empire, Magazine, Industry articles
Watch YouTube videos on the latest technology
Educate myself on everything camera-related
Watch films, series, TV shows etc
Message ACO members and introduce myself etc
SHORTER TERM
Break into OBs / Sport. Money for Steadicam.
Max Rijavec and Optical Support for intensive 2-day Steadicam course, £990
Master Black-Tek wheels
Learn to DoP for Short Films as soon as you can
Produce more Shorts between blocks of Doctors on A Cam
Learn to use the Ronin 4D at Doctors while I have access to it
Learn to use the track and jib during lunch/after work on Doctors
DoP/Camera Operate on more Short Films, with Ffilm Wales etc
Perfect Showreel, get some action shots etc
Learn the skill of Steadicam and the Wheels
Master distances for focus and lens choice
Play around with DOP Camera control unit. Learn it, take photos
Call and email every single OB company and news network / local station in the UK.
Practice using and reading Waveforms and Vectorscopes. Make WFM reading second-nature
Call Camera Operators I worked with on Casualty and beyond
LONGER TERM
Join a Diary Service
Purchase a Steadicam, if required
Offer Camera Operating services with Steadicam, Ronin 4D, Drone and Wheels
Produce CONFUSION (Omar's Feature Film, get funding)
Become Full ACO Member
Get into the Guild of British Camera Technicians
Become a SOC Member after at least 5 years
