1) I am seeking a course that will allow me to physically handle the lighting equipment, and one that will teach me how to take the equipment out of the box, set it up, turn it on, which way to point it, where to place flags, etc., where to place actors/subjects I am interviewing, etc in order to get the desired look. I am seeking a course that would show me how to do this and then allow me to do it myself during the class. Does your class do this?

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As we stated in our website: 

We are looking to demystify the filmmaking process. Too many people leave workshops with nothing but theory. We believe you learn more in the field than you do in the classroom. Our workshop puts the equipment in your hands. 

The class is always small. Each student will take turns setting lights for different scenes while the others will be his/her assistants. As long as you are not afraid of getting your hands dirty, you'll be working with lights plenty of the time.

 

2) In the workshop, how many hours is spent on lecture and how many hours are spent on me actually physically setting up lighting for myself in order to create a scene?  I don't do well with theory. It's all over my head. I have to do it myself in order to learn. 

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Our workshop's philosophy is Less Talk, More Hands-on!

We do have to teach some basic theories. But the rest are practically knowledge, tips and tricks for lighting. It's about 40-60, if not 30-70. We encourage people to watch our demos and ask questions instead of looking down and busy writing notes. You'll be busy setting up lights most of the time. We have actors to perform different scenes with different mood for the student to work with.

 

3) I've never handles lighting equipment beyond hand-held portable lights. What kind of equipment does the workshop use and do I need any experience with it? 

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No worries, we have everything. All professional lights. You don't need any experience. Just need your creative mind.

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*Questions directly quoted from our students' emails.

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