Two Day Course
Learn how to lead lighting crews, collaborate with different DOPs, and troubleshoot technical challenges while maintaining high safety standards.
Get hands-on with industry equipment including ARRI SkyPanels, HMI Fresnels, and Astera systems to rig like a pro and understand their uses.
Gain insight into shaping light using various tools to create mood, depth, and genre-specific atmospheres whilst understanding their context.
Develop your eye for how light shapes a scene, guiding the audience’s focus and how to apply this across moving subjects.
Build core skills in rigging, safety, and lighting design to command small to mid-sized sets.
Define the gaffer’s role and lead lighting crews with confidence.
Rig ARRI SkyPanels, HMI Fresnels, and generators or power units safely.
Use bounce boards, flags, and diffusion to shape soft/hard light.
Follow BS 7909 protocols for electrical safety and risk assessments.
Solve complex lighting challenges and collaborate like a pro on fast-paced shoots.
Mood lighting for genres like horror (low-key shadows) and romance (warm, even tones).
DMX control systems to synchronise multi-light setups.
Troubleshoot faults (blown globes, tripped breakers) without delaying the shoot.
Light a scene with DOPs and directors, balancing speed and creativity.
Film a scene using your lighting plan, with feedback from industry pros.
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the lighting department, Werner Van Peppen is a seasoned professional whose work spans blockbuster films, high-profile TV series, and international productions. Known for his technical precision and adaptability.
Werner has led large scale teams across multi-million dollar budget productions. He’s now giving you the chance to tap into his experience and learn how to work your way up the ladder in the lighting department of Film & TV.
This course is designed for entry level sparks and best boys either looking to step up on their next job or gain fundamental skills in the lighting department.
Attendees should demonstrate a willingness to follow guidance and ability to work as a team. Filmmaking is a collaborative process and Crew Studio champions teamwork, whilst letting each member learn at their own pace.
This course is taught in English, so a strong level of written and spoken English is desirable to ensure you can benefit from our training.
Address:
Victory Park
East Lane
Wembley
HA9 7PR
Nearest Tube:
North Wembley (1 min)
Bakerloo Line
The Lioness line
Free on-site parking available.
£365.00
9am to 5:30pm
45 Minute Lunch Break
Our upcoming dates are currently fully booked.
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