Product Training Programmes

Industry professionals can now be trained by Codex to meet the increasing demands for file-based workflows on productions worldwide. These training programmes will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to operate Codex systems either on-set, near-set, or as the bridge between production and post production.

With a large number of productions choosing Codex for the advanced features and highly flexible workflow, being trained to use our systems will provide you with valuable skills for the digital motion picture and television industries. The training programmes also provide an opportunity to make contact with other professionals involved in this exciting and expanding industry.

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Training programme details

* Training courses are FREE for Codex customers (limited to one course per customer), and pricing available on request for freelancers.

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Codex Trained Digital Imaging Technician/2nd Assistant Camera (CDX-TP-1)

This programme is focused on the Onboard recorder. Upon completion of the programme the candidate will be trained in:
 

• An overview of the Codex Onboard Recorder

• Setting up and operating the Codex Onboard Recorder to record HD, Stereo 3D, and ARRIRAW (including correct cabling and software settings)

  Offspeed/variframe recording

• On set playback from the recorder as a technical gate check

• Collecting useful and accurate metadata onset, including shot and roll naming (plus metadata when shooting stereo)

• Networking to the Codex Onboard to allow control from the remote UI

• Loading of LUT files

• Getting system logs

• Updating software

• Configuring the Codex Onboard to capture CDL Data on set

• Troubleshooting the Codex Onboard on set

Pre-requisites

CDX-TP-1: Delegates must have prior experience of professional digital cameras and digital image recording.
 

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 Codex Trained Digital Lab Technician/Data Wrangler (CDX-TP-2)

This program is focused on the Transfer Station for Mac OS X. Upon completion of the programme the candidate will be trained in:
 

• Workflow overviews using the Codex Transfer Station for Mac OS X

• Metadata checking and editing for material delivered from on set, encompassing standard metadata (shot/roll names) and workflow specific metadata (WB/EI for ARRIRAW, custom Looks, etc.)

• Generating reports and ALEs for material

• How the Codex Virtual File System (VFS) works, including preset configurations for common file types

• Use of advanced VFS features (file naming, filtering, multi-LUT selector, burn-ins)

• Colour pipelines for deliverables (CDL, 3D LUTs, dynamic LUT application)

• Using LTFS backup tools to produce secure, verified data archives

• Using the offload utility to produce secure backups

• Clearing of material from Datapacks to be sent back to set after verification of backups

• Loading of LUT/Burn-In/configuration files

• Getting system logs

• Updating software

• Troubleshooting the Transfer Station for Mac OS X

Pre-requisites

Delegates must have prior experience of digital post production workflows and techniques.

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Codex Trained Digital Lab Technician/Data Wrangler (CDX-TP-3)

This program is focused on the Digital Lab. Upon completion of the programme the candidate will be trained in:
 

• Workflow overviews using the Codex Digital Lab

• Metadata checking and editing for material delivered from on set, encompassing standard metadata (shot/roll names) and workflow specific metadata (WB/EI for ARRIRAW, custom Looks, etc.)

• Generating reports and ALEs for material

• The data cloning process to produce secure backups on the Digital Lab

• How the Codex Virtual File System (VFS) works, including preset VFS configurations for common file types and advanced VFS features (filtering, LUTs, burn-ins)

• Colour pipelines for deliverables (CDL, 3D LUTs, dynamic LUT application)

• Using LTO backup tools to produce secure, verified data archives

• Using the offload utility to produce secure backups

• Clearing of material from Datapacks to be sent back to set after verification of backups

• Navigating the Linux command line and use of basic commands

• Networking to the Digital Lab to allow control from the remote UI

• Loading of LUT/Burn-In/configuration files

• Getting system logs

• Updating software

• Troubleshooting the Digital Lab

Pre-requisites

Delegates must have prior experience of digital post production workflows and techniques.
 

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Contact

For further details and to book one of these courses please email training@codexdigital.com or contact your nearest office.