Phantom Flex4K Intensive Workshop

This one-day course is an intensive, hands-on class designed to train a technically oriented Filmmaker, Digital Imaging Technician or Camera Assistant to the level of operating a Phantom Flex4K in the field as a Phantom Technician. Upon course completion, you will be added to AbelCine’s online Phantom Tech List.

Topics include:

Morning Part 1: Introduction to Phantom High-Speed Camera Systems

• Principles of high-speed imaging
• Basic theory of Phantom camera operation
• Major differences between Phantom camera models
• Lens and format choices
• Lighting considerations

Morning Part 2: Flex4K Demonstration and Hands-On

• On-camera controls overview and tutorial: menu, trigger, tools, B-REF, resolution, black balance, partitioning the RAM
• Cinemags: formatting mags, RS vs loop mode, trimming clips, Cine RAW files and Apple Pro Res save options
• Power & connections summary
• Live demonstration of Phantom in action
• Workflow options discussion

Afternoon Hands-On

• We will set up the camera from start to finish including building the camera, connecting to a computer, monitoring and more
• Phantom software – camera control and recording clips
• The Phantom Control Unit – operating the Phantom controls wirelessly
• CineStation – 1G and 10G, and system recommendations
• Transferring data with Phantom software and converting file formats
• Transcoding options
• Software options and requirements
• Troubleshooting
• Practice time and Q&A – you will get to do your own shoot