Spirit 4K/2K/HD Operations Training

Who should Attend ?

This 3-day course is designed for Colorists and Telecine Operators in the post production industry who require a good operational understanding of the Spirit 4K/2K/HD Film Scanner.
Normally held on-site, this training is also available in the factory

Prerequisites:

Participants should possess a basic knowledge of telecine in a film post production environment. Familiarity with general telecine operation will be useful but not essential

Course Content:

This 3-day course includes:

• introduction to the machine (light path, signal path), cleaning hints
• GCP operation (user set-ups). Explanation of all machine controls & features
• DataCine operation via a 3rd -party controller (Pogle or DaVinci)
• use of GCP to display feedback of machine, auto menu delegation, etc.
• signal/level monitoring (test point selection)
• setting up the machine for data scanning and/or video transfers.
• preset suggestions for storing on the GCP and/or 3rd-party controller
• hands-on production exercises for :
• data scanning (only with available Data option):
  correct scan setup, data transfer to Bones
• video transfer (only with available video option) including:
  correct video setup, event list creation on a 3rd -party controller, transfer using edit functionality of 3rd -party controller with timing adjustments, if necessary
• If time & the associated options are available -- demonstration of Auto Focus, Auto Dmin, GCP Event List, use of Scream grain reduction

Benefits:

On completion of this course, participants will possess a good operational understanding of the Spirit4K/2K/HD Film Scanner and will be able to use the equipment and its features in the customer’s post-production environment to full advantage.