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3 4 I D G A M O N T H L Y See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup An important skill in the Director's toolbox is understanding how to maximize the use of B and C cameras when shooting scenes requiring that type of coverage. On April 30, more than 200 DGA members seeking ways to better prepare for their next episodic directing assignment received valuable information about this process during the Director Development Initiative (DDI) online workshop, How to Maximize the Incorporation of B and C Cameras. The event featured Directors Mary Lou Belli (The Ms. Pat Show) and Lionel Coleman (NCIS) who delivered an in-depth analysis on the technical aspects of maximizing the incorporation of B and C cameras into a project and highlighted information including the language to understanding the techniques around their use, as well as tips, tricks and cheat codes. During the discussion, Belli and Coleman talked about their approach to processes such as block shooting and shot listing, highlighted the pros and cons of setting up a third camera, and gave examples of how Directors can be more effi cient with their camera setup. Further, Belli and Coleman emphasized the power of Directors understanding the rules of the show that they are working on and tips for building trusting and collaborative relationships with their actors, camera operators, cinematographers/DPs, and producers. Belli shared a key piece of advice, noting that "When a DP says [to a Director] I don't want to compromise it, or I can't compromise that shot, listen." Image: Directors Mary Lou Belli and Lionel Coleman. How to Maximize the Incorporation of B and C Cameras A Director Development Initiative Online Workshop The myPHP online benefits portal puts everything you need for managing your pension and health benefits at your fingertips. Visit www.dgaplans.org/myPHP to create your account today. Manage your DGA pension and health benefits online Register at: www.dgaplans.org/myPHP To register for myPHP, have your Plan ID number ready, and go to www.dgaplans.org/myPHP. Click Register to begin the registra on process. For registra on support, call (323) 866-2200, Ext. 409, or email myphp-support@dgaplans.org. A myPHP online benefits portal account lets you: • Check your es mated pension benefits • Check your Health Plan eligibility status • Verify your pension and health contribu ons • Get Plans' mail delivered electronically • Upload documents directly to the Plans Office with the online benefits portal Register at: www.dgaplans.org/myPHP To register for myPHP, have your Plan ID number ready, and go to www.dgaplans.org/myPHP. Click Register to begin the registra on process. For registra on support, call (323) 866-2200, Ext. 409, or email myphp-support@dgaplans.org. A myPHP online benefits portal account lets you: • Check your es mated pension benefits • Check your Health Plan eligibility status • Verify your pension and health contribu ons • Get Plans' mail delivered electronically • Upload documents directly to the Plans Office Register at: www.dgaplans.org/myPHP To register for myPHP, have your Plan ID number ready, and go to www.dgaplans.org/myPHP. Click Register to begin the registra on process. For registra on support, call (323) 866-2200, Ext. 409, or email myphp-support@dgaplans.org. A myPHP online benefits portal account lets you: • Check your es mated pension benefits • Check your Health Plan eligibility status • Verify your pension and health contribu ons • Get Plans' mail delivered electronically • Upload documents directly to the Plans Office Register at: www.dgaplans.org/myPHP To register for myPHP, have your Plan ID number ready, and go to www.dgaplans.org/myPHP. Click Register to begin the registra on process. For registra on support, call (323) 866-2200, Ext. 409, or email myphp-support@dgaplans.org. A myPHP online benefits portal account lets you: • Check your es mated pension benefits • Check your Health Plan eligibility status • Verify your pension and health contribu ons • Get Plans' mail delivered electronically • Upload documents directly to the Plans Office

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