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2017 Master Lighting Demo, Digital
Symposium and Vendor’s Fair
By: Brother Richard Cohn, Local 52
(Electric Department)
IATSE Local 600 Camera Guild in conjunction
with Motion Picture Studio
Mechanics, Local 52 I.A.T.S.E. in New
York City conducted a two-day Lighting
Symposium and Tech Fair at the Local
52’s Education and Training facility in
Astoria, New York on June 17th and 18th,
2017. High attendance and collegial enthusiasm
were evident throughout the
event.
The program commenced with remarks
by Steve Poster, President of the
International Cinematographers Guild,
followed by Dejan Georgevich, co-chair of
the Local 600 Education Committee. The
entire event was dedicated to the memory
of recently deceased Local 600 member
Sol Negrin ASC who had been instrumental
in many previous presentations. The
proceedings then began in earnest with
the first Master Lighting Class Demo presented
by Stewart Dryburgh ASC/NZCS.
Throughout the two-day event, four different
respected cinematographers shared
their insights, techniques and philosophy
in four separate Master Lighting Demonstrations.
They included Rodrigo Prieto
ASC/AMC; Robert Gantz ASC and Lisa
Wiegand ASC. Well attended were additional
panel discussions and presentations
on LED’s, Drones, New Technologies and
Practices for Assistant Camera Persons,
and Shooting for HDR. The Vendor’s Fair,
open between scheduled events, created
an initial impression of “A veritable mini
city of light!” as one attendee exclaimed.
In-depth demos, fascinating displays and
a friendly interchange of data, ideas and
experience were highlights throughout
the two days. And swag.
Dejan Georgevich organized the
event with the aid of Local 600 members
Dave Satin (Committee Co-Chair),
Quenelle Jones, Tim Housel and Roger
Grange. Chris Nowak designed a versatile
set used in all four Master Lighting
Demonstrations. Richard Cohn on behalf
of the Local 52 Education, Training and
Safety Committee acted as liaison with
the various crafts, providers and vendors
to insure a smooth and successful presentation.
He was assisted by John Raugalis,
Frank Proscia, Gary Pastore, and their
respective Electric, Grip, and Prop Crews
during the actual demos. CSC, Lee and
Rosco all provided generous support as
did Teamsters Local 817, Scenic Artists
Local USA829, and the staff at the Local
52 facility.
“A great example of the cooperation
between members of the two Locals,” remarked
Georgevich in reference to Local
600 and Local 52. The universal response
of those in attendance was that the 2017
Master Lighting Demos, Digital Symposium
and Venders Trade Fair was a great
success in offering an opportunity to
learn about new techniques and the latest
gear. It was also a “collegial convocation”
with a lot of warmth and professionalism
manifested by the community of crafts
who participated in two days of “Lighting
Fun.”
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