Innovative and practical: the new HD AT WORK academy with workshops on the high-resolution HD format in Potsdam and Berlin

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At the HD AT WORK academy, industry experts pass on their knowledge of the new high-resolution HD format. HD, ‘High Definition technology’, is the umbrella term for the new digital quality format that is increasingly establishing itself as a trend-setting production standard in cinema, television and advertising-film production. Anyone wishing to remain successful in the film and television industry in future must be familiar with the digital film world.

The aim of this HD AT WORK academy is to offer several-hour day training sessions on HD production technology and practical workshops that make HD tangible.

On March 5, 2008, the academy begins with an ‘HD camera workshop/HD format comparison’ led by the HD-experienced and accomplished cinematographer Harald Rammler, with support from Wellen & Nöthen and Camelot Berlin. On the one hand, the workshop is intended to help shed light on the jungle of HD standards and formats; on the other, it deals with camera-specific topics. Cameras and lenses from various manufacturers will be present for demonstration and comparison, and there will be an opportunity to ‘get hands-on’ and try them out.

Further workshops will follow, such as the ‘HD Compositing & visual effects workshop’ on April 9. The ‘HD Colourgrading Workshop’ takes place on April 23, the workshop ‘HD — New challenges posed by HD for make-up/set design/lighting’ on May 7, and the workshop ‘Insight into the new professional fields of DIT, PPS & Color Grader’ on July 2.

Industry knowledge and continuous professional development are important pillars of today’s working world. The Medien Bildungsgesellschaft Babelsberg therefore offers companies and freelancers a training and continuing-education programme in Berlin and Potsdam that is as practically oriented as it is affordable. Here too, the highest priority is conveying practical knowledge for practical use. Prices for the HD AT WORK academy average 120 euros, or 90 euros at the reduced rate.

Further information:

• Workshop programme, information, registration