Two full days of instruction. Limited spaces available. An unprecedented experience offered by Kevin Shahinian, Joe Simon & Patrick Moreau. An exclusive, 2-day, hands-on filmmaking intensive in Chicago, IL. Prepare to discover the intracacies of HD-DSLR cinema production and survive a gauntlet of real-world shooting conditions with three of the best in the industry. (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Arrival airport:
O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Venue:
401 West Ontario, Suite 125, Chicago, IL 60610
Schedule of events:
DAY 1: Monday, October 3, 2011 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Morning session (begins at 9:00am)
-Fundamentals of cinematic storytelling – an introduction to narrative theory and the basics of screenplay structure for creating powerful SDEs and epic short form edits.
-Cinematography intensive – a detailed analysis of various DSLR prime and zoom lenses. Comparative analysis of camera placement, aperture and focal length and their affect on composition. Techniques to master camera settings and full-manual shooting under various conditions.
-Ideal settings for your DSLR, what it all means and how to shoot to achieve the desired look and feel for any mood or effect.
-Camera movement, sliders and stabilizers for DSLRs. Learn to quickly balance & use various stabilizers, such as the Steadicam Flyer and Glidecam HD4000. Justifying movement, when and how best to utilize it.
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch break.
Afternoon session (begins at 1:00pm)
-Audio acquisition for DSLRs – an in-depth session covering the best solid-state recorders and microphones, with tested techniques on placement and various acquisition methods.
-The class will then move to a staging area where a wedding bridal prep shoot will be simulated – with an emphasis on capturing emotion and establishing a narrative point-of-view through creative shooting techniques in an actual shooting environment. Lens & gear selection, including sliders and when to use them. The class will be divided into three teams and will rotate with equal time between all three instructors.
-The class will then move outside to shoot a mock wedding ceremony – with a focus on multi-camera shooting, audio acquisition, creative coverage and working within restrictions. When to use sliders, stabilizers, and how best to use them. The class will be divided into three teams and will rotate with equal time between all three instructors.
End of Day 1
DAY 2: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
Morning session (begins at 9:00am)
-Fundamentals of screen directing – master various directing techniques to get convincing performances from non-actors, and learn to work with a crew.
-The class will then shoot a simulated candid/e-session around the grounds and employ directing skills in real-world conditions. The class will be divided into three teams and will rotate with equal time between all three instructors.
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch break.
Afternoon session (begins at 1:00pm)
-Simulated reception shoot – a detailed reception lighting tutorial with an emphasis on ideal camera placement for dynamic multi-camera reception coverage. The class will be divided into three teams and will rotate with equal time between all three instructors.
-The short form edit – a series of short form wedding films (never before seen) will be screened in their entirety and broken down from beginning to end.
-Post-production intensive – create stunning SDEs and short form edits by applying the basics of screenplay structure, montage and color theory.
-Becoming an original – tying everything together to hone your sensibilities and develop your original voice as an artist.
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