{"id":68473,"date":"2025-12-10T18:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T18:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icolorist.com\/?post_type=course&#038;p=68473"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:31:24","slug":"dt101-dit-introductory-course","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/icolorist.com\/course\/dt101-dit-introductory-course\/","title":{"rendered":"DT101: DIT \u2013 Introductory Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This class is a beginner-friendly introduction to the technical workflows behind modern digital filmmaking. It\u2019s designed for anyone who wants to understand how camera footage is handled safely on set and how material moves from production into post.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Over three days (or five online sessions), participants learn the essential responsibilities of a\u00a0<span class=\"s1\"><b>Data Wrangler \/ Junior DIT<\/b><\/span>: safely offloading camera media with checksum verification, organizing and validating metadata, creating viewing files and editorial proxies, and communicating clearly with the camera department and post-production.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The course combines\u00a0<span class=\"s1\"><b>theory and hands-on exercises using real camera media and industry-standard tools<\/b><\/span>. Participants work through practical workflows that mirror real productions, building confidence through repetition and clear routines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Class sizes are small, allowing plenty of time for questions and discussion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">No prior experience is required.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Software &amp; Tools Used in the Course<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Participants will work with a selection of commonly used industry tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pomfort Silverstack Lab<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hedge Offshoot Pro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">DaVinci Resolve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">All exercises use\u00a0<\/span><b>real camera media and realistic production scenarios<\/b><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ddacd07ccff\" data-id=\"69ddacd07ccff\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"#schedule\">See a list of upcoming classes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69ddacd07cd0d\" data-id=\"69ddacd07cd0d\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Course Structure<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The course is divided into twelve chapters that follow the journey of camera media from set to post-production delivery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 1 \u2013 Role &amp; Workflow<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">An introduction to the role of the Data Wrangler \/ Junior DIT and how the position fits within the camera department and the wider production workflow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 2 \u2013 Communication<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Understanding how to communicate effectively with the camera team, sound, script supervisor, and post-production to ensure a smooth data workflow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 3 \u2013 Data Management &amp; Storage<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Core principles of safe data handling, including checksum verification, backup strategies, storage systems, and real-world media workflows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 4 \u2013 Metadata &amp; Reports<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How production metadata works, what information travels with media, and how reports help post-production understand the material.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 5 \u2013 Dailies<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Creating viewing files for directors and production, understanding playback formats, syncing audio, and preparing dailies for distribution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 6 \u2013 Editorial Prep<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Preparing media for editorial by creating proxies, organizing files, and ensuring material can move smoothly into editing systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 7 \u2013 Color &amp; Look<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">An introduction to color workflows including LUTs, CDL, and the basics of the ACES color pipeline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 8 \u2013 VFX Prep<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Understanding the reference material needed for visual effects work, including HDRI, lens grids, clean plates, and reference stills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 9 \u2013 QC &amp; Troubleshooting<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Quality control techniques for checking media integrity, playback issues, and common problems encountered on set.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 10 \u2013 Professional Practice<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Working professionally as a Data Wrangler \/ Junior DIT, including responsibilities, communication with post houses, and practical considerations such as kit and workflow expectations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 11 \u2013 Wrap-up &amp; Review<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reviewing the key concepts and workflows covered throughout the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Chapter 12 \u2013 Deliverables &amp; 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