Vitec Videocom partners with RocketJump Film School for equipment class


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Michelle Clancy

| 02 April 2016




RocketJump Film School, an online filmmaking community started by YouTube sensation Freddie Wong, has partnered with Vitec Videocom.



rocketjumpThe goal of the partnership is to educate a new generation of filmmakers and content creators in production equipment. As a sponsor of the school, Videocom has supplied RocketJump with professional production gear from a range of brands, including Sachtler, OConnor, Litepanels, Anton/Bauer, Paralinx, SmallHD and Autocue.

Headed by Dean Lauren Haroutunian with creative producer Cherish Chen and director/editor Joey Scoma, RocketJump Film School provides online video tutorials on all facets of filmmaking including directing, editing, sound, cinematography, screenwriting and more. Launched in May 2015, the film school delivers readily accessible and free content to help ambitious students improve their familiarity with every element of filmmaking, including the equipment. The online format boasts over 200,000 subscribers and close to 10 million views since it began.

“A core tenet of the film school is offering easy-to-follow demonstrations that ultimately encourage and promote hands-on experience,” said Haroutunian.

“Having Vitec Videocom as a sponsor makes this a reality for us and has opened up more possibilities in shaping the school, both on and offline. Their support makes our mission of creating an empowering community for contemporary filmmakers all the more attainable.”

“We are thrilled to be a part of RocketJump Film School,” added Tobias Keuthen, director, Global Products, Vitec Videocom.

“We’ve been big fans of RocketJump for a long time so when we were given a chance to support their education endeavours we jumped at the opportunity. This allows us to be at the forefront of partnering and educating a whole new generation of filmmakers and aspiring cinematographers. I cannot think of a better place to learn new techniques using some of the industry’s best equipment.”