DSLR Video Workshop - June 2, 2010

Learn from experienced filmmaker Nate Clarke how to create HD video projects using the latest DSLR cameras.

A Lucent Room Workshop – Using a DSLR to Shoot Video

They’re the latest must-have cameras in the videography and photojournalism fields – DSLRs that shoot video as well as cameras three times their size (and price).  The images are beautiful but they come at a cost – a learning curve that can be steep and a workflow that can be awkward.  At this Lucent Room Workshop, we’ll cover what you need to know to use DSLRs to efficiently capture and edit stunning images.

NOTE – We will primarily be covering Canon cameras and an Apple OS X workflow.  However, most of the principles that we address will be transferable to Nikon and Windows.


Topics Covered

  • Big Picture - DSLR Video - Why you should (and shouldn’t) use a DSLR to shoot video
  • Gearing Up for DSLR Video – What equipment you need to get great images and great audio
  • Shooting Video with a DSLR – How to make the most of the opportunities and limitations that DSLRs present
  • Post-Production Workflow – How you get the images from the memory card to the client’s eyes.
  • Hands-On with a DSLR - An hour of time to experiment with DSLR video cameras
  • This full day workshop covers many topics including cost; scalability; flexibility; lens selection & depth of field; audio; handheld vs camera support options; transcoding & formats; ergonomics; rolling shutter; quality; limitations; hardware configuration; 3rd party viewfinders and other products; ISO; shutter speeds; using filters; camera movement; post-production workflow; audio sync; editing; color correction; output for optical media or online formats.


Who Should Come

Videographers – The DSLR can be a powerful tool but it thinks and works differently than a traditional video camera.  While many of your creative ideas will be the same, it requires different technical know-how in order to get the most out of the camera.

Photographers – Many photographers already own a DSLR capable of shooting broadcast quality video.   We’ll help you understand the unique requirements for shooting video so you can get the most out of your DSLR.


Who Will Be Teaching

Nathan Clarke is the founder of Fourth Line Films.  His clients include PBS, HDNet, Zondervan and Christianity Today.  He has been shooting on DSLRs for about a year on everything from traditional documentaries to movies of his newborn daughter.


When

Wednesday, June 2, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Schedule for the Day
8:30 - 9:00 - Arrival, introductions, coffee juice & bagels
9:00 - 10:15 - Session 1: Big Picture - DSLR Video
10:15 - 10:30 - break
10:30 - 11:45 - Session 2: Gearing Up for DSLR Video
11:45 - 12:45 - lunch, view some HD examples
12:45 - 2:00 - Session 3: Shooting Video with a DSLR
2:00 - 2:15 - break
2:15 - 3:30 Session 4: Post-Production Workflow
3:30 - 4:30 Session 5: Hands-On with a DSLR
4:30 - 5:00 Q&A

 

Details

Doors open at 8:30 at Lucent Room Studios ( www.lucentroom.com ) at 305 S. Livingston St, Madison WI.

Lunch and morning/afternoon snacks and beverages will be provided.

Cost: $250 per person, due in full following 1-2 days after your online registration, payable by credit card or PayPal.

Cancellations / Refunds: Soon after registration your workshop fee will be due in full, including a nonrefundable deposit of $50. Cancellations before May 26 will receive a refund minus the $50 deposit.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available if you need to access the internet.
Parking: Free street parking is available within 1-2 blocks of Lucent Room Studio.