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A PAID, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!

Arts Commons is seeking a diverse group of technicians to train on our newly installed Live Broadcast video system! We will offer 2 basic and 1 Intermediate training sessions that will provide participants with enough knowledge and experience in this unique opportunity to feel comfortable running a show alongside one of our lead operators. Once adequately trained, interested participants may be added to Arts Commons' casual call roster and will have opportunities to work with the AC Video Broadcast team on future live events. This is a unique, PAID training experience with some of the best professionals in the business.

Rate: $28.50/hr
Workshop Dates:
Basic Training Session 1 - July 13-14 (9am-5pm)
Basic Training Session 2 - July 18-19 (9am-5pm)
Intermediate Training Session 1 - July 26-27 (9am-5pm)

Basic Training - Facilitated by Alex Spence
Topics: infrastructure, camera control, switching, portable equipment

Intermediate training - Facilitated by Sapphire Sound
Topics: camera control, switching, routing, audio matrix

Additional Information

ABOUT THE BROADCAST SYSTEM:
The broadcast system is a unique installation of six permanently installed camera positions on Vinten robotic heads around our first balcony level. Along with a 12G infrastructure throughout the venue where we can patch four additional portable cameras at nine other locations for maximum flexibility. The framework also includes 10 varying length zoom lenses including two Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 ultra-telephoto 4K lenses which, together with the high dynamic range of the 4K Canon EOS C300 Mark III cameras, will allow for live broadcasting and image quality for viewers to create new, innovative ways for performance arts to be experienced and enjoyed - both virtually and live. Canon Cinema cameras, Vinten robotics control systems and Ross broadcast technology have been carefully selected to produce the highest quality live capture and livestream performances.

TRAINER & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR BIOS:

Alex Spence - Owner, Cerebral Expansion Productions
Alex Spence is a Calgary based cinematographer, editor, and producer with over 20-years of experience in video production. His passion for crafting stories and the visuals needed to convey them has allowed him to build a wide range of expertise: touring rock shows, award nominated documentaries, reality television and network series, and much more. The challenge of creating emotive and compelling content by balancing artistic expression, technical knowledge, collaboration, and a high professional standard has propelled Alex's success.

Phil Banks - Alberta Operations Manager, Sapphire Sound
Phil joined the Sapphire Sound team in Alberta in March 2020, bringing with him 14+ years of experience in all areas of live event production and Audio-Visual installations. He thrives on the dynamic of this constantly changing industry and solving problems. Most recently prior to Sapphire, he was responsible for the continued maintenance and development of capital projects relating to the Audio-Visual systems at one of Canada's largest Performing Arts Centres.

Ben Burrell - Partner, Sapphire Sound
Ben brings many years of technical leadership and direction to any project. Coming from a background as Technical Director of a 1500 seat venue in Surrey, BC, and with an education at Simon Fraser University's business program, Ben has found his niche on the design side of the pro AV industry. He has designed and installed systems across Western Canada for corporate boardrooms, large scale houses of worship, arenas, retail facilities and hospitality venues. Ben has been with Sapphire Sound for the past twelve years and became a Partner in 2015.

Salary: $28.50/hr

Contact Information

If you are interested, please submit your contact information, along with a statement of interest and experience (no more than 250 words) detailing why you'd like to engage in this opportunity at Arts Commons to:
Cameron Clowe (Associate Production Manager) - cclowe@artscommons.ca

In addition to your contact information and statement of interest & experience (required), you may also include a copy of your resume (optional).

Employer Profile

Who we are:
Under new leadership, Arts Commons is embarking on a new path to support the Arts Commons ecosystem inclusive of artists, resident companies, and community groups. As one of the largest performing arts centres in Canada, Arts Commons strives to break down barriers to cultural participation by providing a modern, open, and inclusive gathering space in a central location.

We are:
Stewards of an arts ecosystem
Our mandate is to provide and care for our assets

An Arts Presenter
Our mandate is to produce and present multiple series, presentations and education programs annually

A Facilitator
Our mandate is to ensure optimal access and utilization of our assets, by ourselves, our Resident Companies, and the community at large