PACKAGE 3 – The On-Set Approach

Real Sets. Real Pressure. Real Mastery.

Step onto set with legendary operators like Geoff Haley and Ari Robbins as they guide you through live shoots, rehearsals, and breakdowns from high-end features. This package isn’t theory, it’s direct exposure to the reality of camera operating under real-world production pressure.

You’ll witness how world-class operators prep, block, rehearse, adapt, and deliver on-set, from classrooms to war zones, from TRINITY2 choreography to whip pans and fluid heads.

Chapter 1 – THE SCHOOL | Step on Set with Geoff Haley

Part 1 - Key discussions before the shoot
Geoff opens with his essential method for clear crane communication and cueing systems, saving setup time and allowing more creative freedom.

Part 2 - Mastering shot blocking & design
Watch him navigate real-time actor blocking, light reflections, and spatial constraints while leading creative decisions with the director and DP.

Chapter 2 – THE STREET | Step on Set with Ari Robbins

Mastering Shot Blocking – TRINITY2 & Handheld
Ari pushes handheld and TRINITY2 rigs under pressure, sharing on-the-fly rig swaps, bounce management, and how to “paint the shot” through intuition and control.

Chapter 3 – THE WINERY | With Geoff Haley, Fares Corbani & David Procter, BSC

Part 1 - Navigating politics during rehearsals
A raw look into private rehearsals: when to lead, when to stay quiet, and how to protect visuals while managing politics and power dynamics.

Part 2 - Tips and tricks for Flying the TRINITY2
Dive into TRINITY2 in action, tight moves, eye-line corrections, and body flow on a real shoot with Geoff and Fares.

Chapter 4 – THE HOUSE | With Geoff Haley & David Procter

Mastering fluid heads and whip pans
Geoff shows how to prep and select fluid heads for precision and control, perfect for whip pans or subtle tracking shots.

Chapter 5 – Managing Lifestyle & Work as an A-Cam Operator

Part 1 - Maneuvering the right tools for handoff shots
Guerrilla-style shooting with Geoff Haley, including mid-shot handoffs and in-character operators.

Part 2 - Key practices for career longevity
Brutal honesty about surviving in the business: fitness, injury prevention, boundaries, and the mental grind.

Part 3 - Fueling right for the job
Caffeine, nutrition, and smart timing for energy management on long, demanding shoot days.

Chapter 6 – Balancing Movement & Mobility | With Dr. Caleb Burgess

Operator-specific training to avoid injury. Neck, back, and joint protection routines tailored to long rig days.

Chapter 7 – THE MOVIES | Geoff Haley on “Steve Jobs”

Part 1 - Introduction
Why Danny Boyle chose Geoff, not just as a Steadicam op but as an editor for this dialogue-heavy, stylized biopic.

Part 2 - Breaking down Act 1
Geoff dissects the psychology of camera movement tailored to character arcs and film format changes.

Who is it for?
This package is for operators who want to lead confidently on set. Ideal for:

• Intermediate to advanced operators who want real-world insight into set behavior
• TRINITY2 and Steadicam users looking to master dynamic blocking
• DPs and directors wanting to understand how elite operators think and act on set
• Any crew member curious about how world-class shots come together from prep to shoot

Duration: 3h 39m