Motion Picture Production Workshop
HDSLR Filmmaking with Saro Varjabedian

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Hands-On HDSLR Filmmaking Workshop with Saro Varjabedian

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


Canon 5Ds and 7Ds will be available for attendees to work with.

Seats Still Available! register

Saturday, September 25, 2010 in New York City

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 an overview of the HDSLR models, in camera settings, lighting, lens options and sound recording, how to work around their 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.

Participation will be encouraged, and there will be a Q&A period.
We have limited seating and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Register online today.

The program is presented by StudentFilmmakers.com, Sponsor opportunities are still available. Contact Kim Welch 212.255.5454 or click here to fill out the contact form.


Toon Boom Special Offer

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Get a 12-month license for $99.99 only (reg. $299.99).
Promo code: SBPFILM.Offer valid until September 30, 2010.


indiSYSTEM... add camera, make film. Being an independent filmmaker provides many challenges on a day to day and project to project basis from low budgets to minimal access to equipment, talent and resources. With this in mind, indiSYSTEM started with the needs of the independent filmmaker at the heart of its offering, with the aim of building high-quality yet affordable film making tools for indies. Over the past five years indiSYSTEM has grown with this market to now offer a full line of film making accessories.

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.


Workshop Photography and Recording Policy
Studentfilmmakers.com records the workshops using any media (Stills, Video, or Audio). By attending a workshop/class, the participant allows us to use his/her image(s) in any manner or media for the purpose of advertising and promotion, without compensation, further notice or consent. Any concerns must be in written notice and be received prior to the commencement of the workshop by StudentFilmmakers.com.

Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please read the policies regarding refunds, transfer credits and other important items before you register.

Withdrawals & Refunds
Registration fees are non-refundable unless a participant provides StudentFilmmakers.com with written notice that he or she intends to withdraw from a workshop.

  • Written withdrawal notice must be received by the StudentFilmmakers.com at least Ten business days prior to the workshop.
  • Withdrawals or requests for a refund may not be made by telephone.
  • Please note that absence from workshop does not constitute notice of withdrawal.
  • An administrative fee of $25 will be deducted from the refund amount.
  • Payments by credit card will be processed only as a refund to the same card.

No Show
When a participant is confirmed in a workshop and fails to attend, the participant will be charged the full workshop fee.

Workshop Cancellations
StudentFilmmakers.com reserves the right to cancel any Workshop.
When a Workshop has been cancelled by StudentFilmmakers.com, full refunds are offered to all registered participants.

 

Sponsors:

ikan

Canon

Tiffen

Carl Zeiss

Toon Boom

Azden

indiSYSTEM

Saro Varjabedian

Saro Varjabedian is an independent filmmaker and working freelance Director of Photography in New York. As a DP Saro has photographed many music videos, feature films, and short films. Saro Varjabedian is a Columbia University Film MFA Graduate.


Free Door Prize Raffles

NEW Door Prize Updates:

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.

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