{"product_id":"a-masterclass-with-patrick-wang-composing-a-world-copy","title":"Shady Business with Holowka: How to Flag, Bounce, and Control Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates\u003c\/b\u003e: Wed, October 28, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e: 6pm – 9pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor\u003c\/b\u003e: João Luiz Holowka \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: The Black Lodge, Winnipeg Film Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building), 3rd Floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCost\u003c\/b\u003e: $30 Members | $40 Non-Member\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeats\u003c\/b\u003e: Limited to 25 registrants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinematic lighting isn't just about turning on a bright light—it’s about controlling where that light \u003ci\u003edoesn't\u003c\/i\u003e go. Great cinematography relies on shadow, texture, and shape.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady Business with Holowka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a 3-hour hands-on workshop that introduces core tools, safety protocols, and techniques of lighting and grip (LX\/Grip) for film sets. Led by veteran IATSE Local 856 Gaffer João Luiz Holowka, the session offers a judgment-free environment where beginners can learn through trial, error, and direct equipment handling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrip Gear Fundamentals:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe handling and setup of C-stands, sandbags, grip heads, arms, and mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLighting Basics:\u003c\/b\u003e Fundamentals of continuous lights, hard vs. soft light, color temperature, and basic key\/fill\/backlight placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShaping Light:\u003c\/b\u003e Techniques for controlling light using flags, diffusers, bounced light, and scrims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn-Set Cable \u0026amp; Power Safety:\u003c\/b\u003e Proper cable wrapping, weight placement, and set safety etiquette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspiring filmmakers, videographers, or crew members looking to build foundational set skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent creators wanting to improve the visual quality of their short films or videos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolute beginners seeking entry-level, practical knowledge of camera support and lighting gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions, curiosities and genuine interest!!!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoão Luiz Holowka is a local IATSE Local 856 Gaffer, and he’s been an IA member for more than 26 years! For over 15 years, he’s been teaching lighting and grip at FTM Film Training Manitoba. Plus, he also teaches at local technical schools and high schools. His hands-on approach usually makes learning more comfortable, creating a judgement-free space where students can make mistakes and learn from them. This helps everyone, including the instructor, grow. His philosophy is pretty straightforward: learn the basics by studying where we’ve been, which will really help us appreciate where we are now. 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