They gave our community a powerful preview of what’s possible as we begin shaping the vision for Cinema Basel West in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals. Our workshop was held in partnership with the Taxco Theater DCA, Ms. Delores Chavez and. project managed by Dakar Apprentice, Hector Santos is one step away from preparation for a June 24th multimedia experience with a working title of Cinema Basel West.
The session was led by masters Matthew Richardson, Lead Studio Operations Coordinator at Sony Pictures Television Non-Fiction
The highlight for 12 lucky members of the Dakar Apprenticeship team was the presentations by professials; Ski-ter Jones, Clicka , Chris Jai Alex (JellyFish) , and Sidney Bazemore, Music Publisher, the session delivered a fast-paced lightning round of professional tips, tactics, and techniques for the next generation of visual storytellers.
The lucky aspiring apprentices got rare hands-on access to a range of cinema cameras, learning directly from working professionals who understand what it takes to move from passion to precision on set. Again big thanks to Chris, Ski-ter, Sidney, and Ms. Delores Garcia for all of the support.
Participants explored the fundamentals of camera synchronization, audio workflow, lighting, ISO control, and manual focus, while working across an array of lenses ranging from 25mm to 125mm.
The master class emphasized not only the technical side of production, but also the discipline, timing, and visual awareness required to create cinematic images in real-world environments.
This session was more than a workshop. It was a prelude to a bigger movement. As Dakar looks ahead to launching Cinema Basel West, the event reflected our commitment to building a cultural and workforce platform where camera operators, assistants, editors, and creatives can showcase their work, sharpen their skills, and prepare for major content opportunities surrounding global events like the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Take a look at the clips from the day, and be sure to watch the full 90-minute session, streamed live using the OBS livestreaming system. This is only the beginning. You can view the full broadcast in SD on Dakar Live TV, launching fall semester 2026 in a 10th-16th grade classroom near you. DAKARLIVETV.ORG, FAST STREAMING NETWORK.
Stay tuned for the April 16th playback recap of the Master Class. Drawn from footage captured across every camera on deck yesterday, this highlight edit will showcase the experience from the apprentices’ point of view. Cameras on deck yesterday, Black Magic Pocket 6K, Sony F3,Sony FX30, Sony FX700, Red Komodo 6K, Red Scarlett 5K, Lumix GH-5, and DJI Osmo.
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