Overview
Filmscape Chicago is a cinema and television production expo that focuses on community building, providing two days of completely free education for technicians, film students, and filmmakers. After laying the groundwork with successful virtual presentations last year, Filmscape 2021 is planning to have both in-person and virtual presentations. The event will expand to include multiple types of training session, and a wider range of educational resources than ever before to augment the experience of the live event at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. Panel and presentation topics will include virtual production, camera movement, lighting, special effects, VFX, art direction, and much more. Visit Filmscape's agenda page for the full schedule.
AbelCine is once again excited to be participating in Filmscape Chicago! See below for more details:
AC "Teaser" Class
Saturday, August 28
Instructor: Ian McCausland (Camera Technology Specialist, AbelCine)
Join us for a short preview of what you can expect from our popular Assistant Camera (AC) workshops! In this class, our instructor will give an overview of the topics that would be covered in our longer and more comprehensive AC101 and AC201 courses, such as understanding the building and operation of digital cinema cameras, various camera support platforms, lens choice, monitoring, wireless accessories, and more.
Interested in the more in-depth version of this class? Register for our our Digital AC 101: Basic Knowledge & Practices and Digital AC 201: Building the Camera sessions now on the calendar.
Motion Impossible AGITO "Teaser" Course
Sunday, August 29
Instructor: Jeff Lee (Director of Education & Product Specialization, AbelCine)
No matter your previous experience of radio control systems, this demonstration is designed for operators of all abilities to get a glimpse at the AGITO Modular Dolly System's capabilities. Post-Filmscape, we'll also be holding an AGITO Academy course at our Chicago location!
Interested in the more in-depth version of this class? Register for our AGITO Academy Standard session now on the calendar.
AbelCine x IFA Chicago Creative Forces Panel
Sunday, August 29
Join AbelCine and the IFA for a special evening event to close out Filmscape 2021! In our theater, we’ll be featuring a panel of Chicago creatives who will be discussing a range of topics, from their different roles and career experiences, to what inspires them in their career and beyond. Audience Q&A is encouraged, and guests will get the chance to mingle with their fellow Filmscape attendees after the main presentation.
Filmscape will be liveestreaming many of the panels and presentations on their official YouTube channel!
Important Note
Filmscape will require proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours of the show, for all attendees, exhibitors, instructors, and volunteers. Additionally, Filmscape will require all attendees to wear face coverings at all times, inside and outside, regardless of vaccination status, other than while eating in designated areas. All participants are also encouraged to practice safe distancing.
