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[[category:Shop Tech]]

=First month=

==Day 1==

'''Intro'''
* [[Payroll#Using the Timeclock | How to Clock In]]
* [[Standard Day at the Shop]]
* [[Garbage]]

'''Driving/Trucks'''
* [[Large Van/Truck Driving Notes]]
* [[Liftgate operation]]
* [[Ratchet Strap | How To Use a Ratchet Strap]]
* [[Loading a Truck]]
* [[Hand Signals - Driving]]

=Shop Work= 
* Learn what the gear is
* BP a grip truck
* prep an order
* Organize carts
* Strap down gear with a [[Ratchet Strap]]
* load a grip truck
* check-in gear
* Sub rentals

=PowerPoint Presentations=
* attend workshops hosted by STOUPPE
* review on your own time, ASK QUESTIONS!
* getting comfortable with the gear takes time and practice

=Intro to grip=
* C stand, grip combo stand
* Nets and flags
* Overheads
* knots
* Toolset

=Intro to set lighting=
* Anatomy of a fixture
* Different types of fixtures
* Running stingers, wrapping stingers
* How to take direction from a gaffer	
* Toolset

=Intro to freelancing= 
* Questions to ask when you receive a call to work
* [[Timecard/Invoice]]
* Day rates and calculating OT
* Review the [https://www.dir.ca.gov/iwc/IWCArticle12.pdf California Independent Motion Picture Labor Code]
* [[Making an Invoice]]
* Managing and tracking invoices and payment
* networking

=Second month=
 
=Intermediate  gripping=
* Rigging, clamps clamps clamps
* Menace arm
* Light shaping

=Intermediate set lighting=
* Power distribution
* Generator systems

=Intro to Best Boy=
* Managing gear
* Managing crew
* L&D
* Expendables
* Requesting approval for crew and gear
* Managing paperwork and time cards

=Intermediate Freelancing=
* tracking down your money
* more on how to manage invoices
* How to book your crew

=On set experience= 
* go out on jobs with STOUPPE as a technician 

=Game Night=
* attend the game night. a chance to network with fellow industry workers

=3rd month=

=Advanced grip work=
* Dolly works
* Car rigging
* building a softbox in a studio

=Advanced set lighting=
* Nomad training 
* DMX systems
* GFCI Systems

=Intro to gaffing=
* understanding the 3 elements to the Gaffer role
* the Gaffer role, start to finish
* basics in lighting
* tools of the Gaffer
* delegating responsibilities
* collaborating with other department heads

=Onset experience=
* get out onset with STOUPPE as a best boy and or a driver

=4th month=
* learn more awesome stuff...
* go out as a gaffer on a small job(s)
* Game Night: another chance to network