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Hands-On HDSLR Workshop with Saro Varjabedian
in New York City

SEATS STILL AVAILABLE

Filmmakers' Learning, Networking and Fellowship. Door prizes from Ikan, Tiffen, Carl Zeiss, Azden, Toon Boom, and indiSYSTEM.

In just one comprehensive day of training, you'll receive a full range of powerful HDSLR filmmaking concepts and tools that can benefit any HDSLR production - whether you're shooting a documentary or narrative, television spot or music video. You don't want to miss this exciting workshop and networking event.

The hands-on intensive workshop gives you an opportunity to shoot with an HDSLR Camera and an overview of the HDSLR models, in camera settings, lighting, lens options and sound recording. How to work around current shortcomings and take the necessary steps to maximize DSLR performance. This is a continuing education workshop for those who want to gain a better understanding of the benefits and challenges of the system and workflow.

Canon 5Ds and 7Ds will be available for attendees to work with.
*Bring your own memory cards to save your footage. Shoot with and test HDSLR cameras, cinematic lenses, and camera rigs.

What You Will Learn:

  • Canon 5D and 7D Models will be available for attendees to work with.
  • Sensor Size and What That Means To You.
  • Optimal Camera Settings – ISO, Color Balance, Picture Profiles, etc.
  • Different Lens Options.
    The following lenses will be available for attendees to work with:
  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
  • Canon EF 24-70mm /2.8L USM
  • Canon EF 24mm /1.4L USM II
  • Canon EF 35mm /1.4L USM
  • Canon EF 50mm /1.2L USM
  • Canon EF 70-200mm /2.8L I.S. II USM
  • Canon EF 85mm /1.2 L II USM.
  • Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 lenses
  • How to Build Your Camera and the Accessories Available.
    The following camera rigs will be available for attendees to work with:
  • Ikan SuperFly camera support rigs.
  • Ikan 18-inch gunstock kits.
  • Ikan VX7 monitors - Sony L.
  • Ikan MA206, 6-inch monitor arms.
  • Ikan Multi-K on-camera lights.
  • Ikan Explorer bags.
  • indiSYSTEM ULTRAcompacts
  • indiSYSTEM indiFOCUSmini (with SNAP gears)
  • indiSYSTEM indiSLIDERmini w/legs
  • Hitting Focus with Focus Marks and Monitor Options.
  • Enhancing Images with Filters.
  • How to Light for HDSLRs.
  • Different Recording Options: Resolutions, Aspect Ratios and High Speed Frame Rates.
  • Sound Recording: Internal Sound and Dual System Sound.
    The following mics will be available for attendees to work with:
  • Azden SMX-10 Stereo Mic w/ Stereo Output.

When:

Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10am - 4:30pm

Where:

StudentFilmmakers.com Headquarters
1123 Broadway (between 25th & 26th Street)
New York, New York 10010
Phone: 212 255 5454

Schedule:

9:30am:

Check-in; Networking & Coffee

10:00am:

INTRO to HDSLRs
Survey of Cameras, Sensor Size, Low-Light, In Camera Settings, Lens Options, and Unique Challenges of the System.

12:00-1:00pm

Lunch Break & Networking

1:00-4:00pm

HDSLR Operation Practices
Building Your Camera, Accessorizing, Getting Focus, Lighting, Sound Recording and Converting.
NEW: Shooting clips on selected locations:
Indoor: Room with studio light settings.
Outdoor: Mixed lighting resources, moving objects.
Outdoor: with natural light.

4:00-4:30pm

Q&A Session

Cost:

$125.00

Discounts:

Students with ID receive additional 10% off.

All attendees are automatically entered in a door prize raffle drawing, which will take place after the workshop. You must be present to accept the door prize.

Visit the new HDSLR Equipment and Accessories Page: http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/hdslr_accessories.shtml

Sign up for the HDSLR Global Networking Group: http://networking.studentfilmmakers.com/group/hdslr/


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Complimentary
Back Issues
Will Be Available

Door Prize Raffles

NEW Door Prize Update:

During the HDSLR workshop in NYC, Ikan will be giving away an Ikan Trekker bag, filled with ikan accessories; Ikan production slate, Ikan recoil, an assortment of Elements pieces, including a cheese stick jr., a cheese stick sr., a cheese plate, a 15mm rod mount, a 15mm quick rod adaptor, and Ikan t-shirt.

Additionally:

One raffle winner will receive an indiSYSTEM camera rig called the indiSQUARE, and one raffle winner will receive the indiFOCUSpro follow focus system.

One raffle winner will receive their choice of one of the TIFFEN Dfx post-production plug-ins (Final Cut Pro, After Effects or Avid).
 
One raffle winner will receive the CARL ZEISS Planar 1.4/50 ZE lens.
One raffle winner will receive an Azden WLX-PRO wireless microphone kit.
Storyboard Pro Version 2 by Toon Boom Three raffle winners will each receive a gift certificate for a copy of Toon Boom's Storyboard Pro, Version 2.

Sponsors:

ikan

Canon

Tiffen

Carl Zeiss

Toon Boom

Azden

Carl Zeiss Compact Primes CP.2 - Lenses with Interchangeable Mount

Application: Switching between traditional film and digital PL cine cameras and HDSLR cameras is no longer an issue. The Compact Prime CP.2 lenses' improved functionality means improved ergonomics compared to standard SLR lenses, standard housing dimensions, standard focus and iris gear positions, a consistent front diameter, a robust construction, longer focus rotation and a manual focus, thereby providing the flexibility users demand. With precision and speed - Compact Prime CP.2 lenses are the perfect tool for Independent filmmakers, professional still photographers expanding their services or large studios using HDSLRs as a second camera for TV and feature film productions.

Visit the new HDSLR Equipment and Accessories Page: http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/hdslr_accessories.shtml

Sign up for the HDSLR Global Networking Group: http://networking.studentfilmmakers.com/group/hdslr/

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