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How far into the course is he i.e Year 2 of 4 or? Assume first or second year due to age.
Does he know what area he wants to work in like camera department or editing? (it's okay to not know, that's what the course experience is for, but it's good to start shaping an idea sooner rather than later) These type of courses usually have a large practical component so missing that will be a kick in the nads alright if that's his thing.
He’s a practical person, really hands on, really keen to get on and get his hands on something practical and real.
That's going to be hard then but he may be able to tick that box himself (or at least to some degree) with a DSLR/ mirrorless camera (if he wants to be a shooter). Little self assigned projects and the like, every time going out with a camera in hand and a purpose is very valuable (Vimeo used to do little weekly or monthly exercises like this I think). I don't know what his course setup is like but usually they have end of semester narrative/ doc shoots where the class is fully crewed up and goes out and shoots a film, unfortunately looks like he's going to have to forego that as part of the course for the best part of another year.
Also, any opportunities for any work or experiences that you know of? Cheers
Again this comes down to what area he's leaning towards. If he wants to be a shooter/ work in camera department I'd be buying a used mirrorless camera and shooting little pieces off my own back during down time, maybe reaching out to local acts to shoot music videos (covid permitting) and even reaching out to some local businesses for little nixers if his skill level is there.
Editing wise, it's getting in touch with local production companies and seeing if there's any bits he can help with (potential scope to do this remotely).
Getting on sets - there's way more red tape due to covid so it's going to be hard to get into that but things are getting shot still so it's worth a punt. There may be some local film job Facebook groups that could turn up some leads.
If I were him I'd ride out the rest of the semester - then over summer hopefully things will be improving Covid-wise and I'd be out there hammer and tongs getting on every set I could (whatever area he's into) trying to get as much practical experience in to make up for what's lacking at the moment for him. Then take stock before the next term starts. I can imagine doing the whole course remotely is tough going though at the moment.
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Reminded me of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU9oTxhQ4HM&ab_channel=LastWatch
Not ragging on the brand by any means, for what I'm looking for in a next purchase will most likely be a Tudor.
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Loved my gazzetta. This has the earlier, 5-piece fork as well which is the one you want.