Step inside the Filmcare Masterclass alongside world-class mentors: Geoff Haley, Ari Robbins, Curt Schaller, Fares Corbani, David Procter BSC, Walter Klassen, and director La Sister.

Geoff opens with a powerful lesson: the smallest details are what separate a good operator from a great one. With 30 years and 100+ films, he sets the tone for what this course truly is: not training, but transformation.

This opening lays the foundation: sharpen your instincts, elevate your mindset, and understand what it takes to stand out as an A-Cam Operator.

Part 1 - How to Become indispensable as an A Cam Operator with Geoff Haley

What's the real job of an A-Cam Operator? It's not what most people think.

In this powerful opener, Geoff Haley breaks down what truly defines an operator that directors rely on.

With 100+ films behind him, he shares hard-earned lessons and unforgettable case studies from Avengers: Endgame - Marvel Studios and Easy A - Sony Pictures, revealing what it takes to become essential, trusted, and impossible to replace.

This is mindset, not mechanics.

Part 2 - Navigating politics and crew relations

On set, talent isn't enough. Relationships shape careers.

Geoff pulls back the curtain on crew politics, perception, and the invisible hierarchy that determines who gets hired again.

Drawing from his experience as both an operator and director, he reveals how sets truly function under pressure and how to become the calm, trusted presence every director wants behind the camera.

Part 1 - Introduction

Ari Robbins opens with the brutal reality of shooting Bardo, starting on 65mm film with a 171-pound camera, nearly destroying both the rig and himself in the first takes.

From Steadicam to Trinity, gimbals to Technocranes, Ari sets the foundation: knowing your tools isn't just technical… it's survival.

This is about evolving with technology and mastering the operator's expanding toolbox.

Part 2 - Picking the Right Tool for the Perfect Shot

What makes a shot unforgettable? Ari reveals that the answer is never comfort, it's storytelling.

Through powerful examples from Bardo - Netflix and La La Land - Summit Entertainment, he breaks down how every tool choice shapes emotion, rhythm, and impact. From broken rigs to impossible Trinity moves, Ari shares the instinct-driven philosophy behind his signature style.

Where the operator ends and the shot begins - this is the line he lives on.

Part 3 - The Politics of introducing new tools on set

New gear isn't just tech… it's trust.

Ari pulls back the curtain on the hidden tension operators face when introducing unfamiliar tools under pressure. He shares a high-stakes story of a full-speed camera move that left an actor speechless and the negotiation it took to make it happen.

This lesson is about navigating egos, expectations, and the fine line between innovation and disruption.

Part 1 - Navigating previs and storyboards

Before cameras roll, great operators get ahead of the chaos.

Geoff Haley breaks down how feature films use storyboards and previs to design movement, rhythm, and energy long before stepping on set, including real examples from Twisters - Universal Pictures / Warner Bros.

He also reveals the behind-the-scenes dynamic between operator, director, DP, and producers, and how trust at the highest level leads to repeat bookings, including his long-running collaborations on films starring Dwayne Johnson.

Learn how to mentally map sequences, anticipate timing, and walk into prep already in control.

Part 2 - Managing crew dynamics

Talent isn't enough if the chemistry is wrong.

David Procter, BSC reveals what top cinematographers truly look for when hiring an A Cam Operator: artistic alignment, visual intuition, and the ability to communicate through references, not technical noise.

Together with Geoff, they unpack early red flags, fast-trust dynamics, and how to "read the room" when joining a feature team under pressure.

This is about people, not gear.

Part 3 - How to manage stress and spot risks

Pressure builds fast on a feature set and how you handle it defines your reputation.

Geoff Haley and Ari Robbins share the real emotional weight of being the operator everyone depends on. David Procter, BSC also brings powerful perspective through examples from Black Beauty - Disney, revealing how stress, timing, and risk management shape the outcome of a day.

You'll learn how resentment spreads through crews, how to stay mentally sharp, and how to avoid becoming the weak link when tensions rise.

This chapter is your armor against burnout, blind spots, and costly mistakes.

Commercials move fast, but the best ones still feel like cinema.

In this chapter, Fares breaks down major international spots, revealing how feature-level discipline, previs, and precision translate into high-pressure commercial work.

Live editing on set, camera cars, Steadicam, dollies, handheld, and one perfectly executed shot per location, this is commercial operating at the highest level.

Ari Robbins joins the discussion to explore how a cinematic mindset turns rushed coverage into unforgettable storytelling.

This session will change how you approach your next job when time, budget, and pressure are real.

Part 1 - How to handle shooting with the wrong gear

As an operator, you'll often be asked to "just get the shot", even when the setup is wrong.

In this no-nonsense session, the instructors break down how to stay calm, assertive, and professional under pressure: dolly shots forced onto Steadicam, last-minute changes, or gear choices that compromise the result.

This is about protecting the shot, your body, and your reputation, while educating the crew without burning bridges.

Being right isn't enough. How you handle being right defines your longevity.

Part 2 - Tending to the actors's needs

Operating isn't only technical, it's deeply human.

Geoff Haley explores the delicate relationship between operator and actor, sharing powerful examples from films like American Hustle - Columbia Pictures, Annapurna Pictures, where performance and camera precision must coexist under intense pressure.

He also recounts a jaw-dropping moment: a 600mm Steadicam close-up on Christian Bale, held perfectly steady for four full minutes, the kind of shot that demands total control and complete trust.

This chapter reveals how small instincts, respect for performance, and knowing when to push or hold back can earn lifelong trust on set and create unforgettable results on screen.

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