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Training

The GBCT have been a well established and respected training provider for many years in the industry and we pride ourselves on delivering high quality training courses and workshops to support working professionals like you!

All of our courses are designed and delivered by our GBCT members who are highly skilled professionals working in the camera department as well as script supervisors, DIT’s, on-set colourists and specialist technicians in aerial, underwater, 3D and VFX shooting. Our members are regarded as being among the very best technicians in the world!

We are constantly reviewing and adapting our courses to keep up to date with the needs of the industry, delivering you custom tailored hands on short courses and workshops to increase your skillset and further your career. Whether you want hands on film loading experience, are stepping up to focus puller, want to learn how to operate a Steadicam or are interested in a career in script supervising, we have the right course for you.

Trainee Schemes

GBCT Camera Trainee

The GBCT Trainee Scheme is renowned for helping to launch the careers of some of the best technicians in the country. To join them, find out more.

Training Courses

  • Camera Assistant Training - FOCUS ON CAMERA (London)
    Camera Assistant Training - FOCUS ON CAMERA (London)
    26 Apr 2025, 09:00 – 27 Apr 2025, 18:00
    Panavision, Bristol Rd, Greenford UB6 8GD, UK
    FOCUS ON CAMERA offers top camera assistant training to elevate your skills and boost your career in the film industry. The course fee has been reduced to £860.00 per person for GBCT members with an additional 10% discount for each referral made. https://focusoncamera.com/
  • ACO/GBCT Geared Heads course - 'Working with the Geared Head'
    ACO/GBCT Geared Heads course - 'Working with the Geared Head'
    10 May 2025, 08:30 – 17:30
    Sunbelt Rentals UK, Wembley HA9 7PT, UK
    The Association iof Camera Operators (ACO) , in collaboration with the Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT) and our joint patrons Sunbelt Rentals UK, is hosting a Geared Head Workshop on Saturday 10 May 2025. The cost of the course is £75 per attendee. The application deadline is 22nd April.
  • ACO/GBCT Telescopic Crane and Stabilised Head workshop
    ACO/GBCT Telescopic Crane and Stabilised Head workshop
    11 May 2025, 08:30 – 17:30
    Sunbelt Rentals UK, East Ln, Wembley HA9 7PT, UK
    The Association of Camera Operators (ACO) and the Guild of British Camera Operators (GBCT), in collaboration with one of our joint patrons, Sunbelt Rentals UK, is pleased to announce a Telescopic Crane and Stabilised Head Workshop. Application deadline is: 22 April. The workshop fee is £100.
  • Focus Pulling Course
    Focus Pulling Course
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Please register your interest below to be notified of our next Focus Pulling Course
  • 16 & 35mm Film Familiarisation Course
    16 & 35mm Film Familiarisation Course
    Date and time is TBD
    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Please register your interest below to be notified of our next 16 & 35mm Film Familiarisation Course
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