DSLR film making - can you afford to ignore video? Master/Superclass

[Stuart Barry]

Video is everywhere.  We cannot ignore it.  Millions of video clips are uploaded to the web every day.  The web and video were almost made for each other.

But what does that mean for us as stills photographers?  Will still photography disappear?  Almost certainly not, but in some areas, such as weddings and commercial, there is fast growing demand for video in addition to still photography.  Some parts of a wedding, such as the ceremony and speeches, are crying out for a medium that captures sound as well as the image.  Of course, beautiful images in a stunning album will stand the test of time.  But wouldn't it also be nice to listen to the speeches and hear the words from the ceremony?

I am running two seminars at the Convention, a Master Class and a Super Class on how to move to the world of video using what you may already have - a DSLR with HD video capability.  Both seminars will cover the basics of using a DSLR for shooting video, lighting, sound and editing.  The Super Class will take it one step further.  You will become part of a film crew and actually produce and edit a complete film, shot on location at the Convention.  Although sitting through a presentation will give you a good idea of how to get started, there is nothing like actually doing it, and coming away with a film production in your memory stick.

The class is for you if you are a pro or semi pro photographer who sees the interest in video growing and would like to evaluate whether you should take the next step.  We'll look at new market opportunities, and ways in which you can expand your current income using ideas that I have already put into practice in both the wedding and commercial areas.

I look forward to meeting you at either the Master Class or Super Class.  If you are planning to come to the Super Class don't forget to bring your HD equipped DSLR and a memory stick for taking away a copy of what we produce together.  There will also be a surprise bonus handout at the Super Class (and possibly the Master Class).

Stuart Barry