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Shooting in 3D Workshop with Julian Chojnacki
Shooting "The Final Destination" and the future of 3D production

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10am - 1pm
Arrive at 9:30am for coffee and networking.
Location: 1133 Broadway, R245, New York, NY 10010

• How we see in 3D and how the camera reproduces it.
• The Cameron/Pace 3D camera system. Components and how it all work.
• Challenges of shooting in 3D. Advantages and Pitfalls.
• Alterations and Limitations in shooting.
• Steadicam and Underwater.
• Crew and support required.
• Shooting "The Final Destination" and the future of 3D production.
• Q&A Session

Cost: $55.00 Limited Seating.

Door Prizes

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Conversations and Q & A with Ron Fortunato, ASC

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 10am - 12pm.
Arrive at 9:30am for coffee and networking.
Location: 1133 Broadway, R245, New York, NY 10010
(25th Street and Broadway)

Cost: $45.00

Ron Fortunato, ASC will be answering questions on selected films and television programs "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead", "Nil by Mouth", and "Gossip Girl". Clips will be shown during this session.

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Lighting to Create a Mood Workshop with Peter Stein, ASC

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009, 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Arrive at 9:30am for coffee and networking.
Location: 1133 Broadway, R245, New York, NY 10010
(25th Street and Broadway)

Cost: $75.00

Creating and controlling light is at the heart of cinematography. Whether it is a drama, a comedy, or a mystery, the way a scene is lit will determine the mood, and help to shape the story.

• Understanding basic 3 point lighting. We will use small lighting units including softlights, fresnel (lensed) lights and open face lights.
• Hard light and soft light - what are the benefits and problems of each type. We will change a hard light into a soft light.
• When to use fresnel lights and when to use open face lights.
• How to cut lights with barndoors, flags and nets - Using the barndoors of a lamp is not as simple as it may seem to control the light - especially if the light is diffused. Placement of the net or flag is also important in controlling the light.
• Where to place the key light to help achieve the desired look
• The ratio of the key to fill
• How to make a background more interesting
• If time permits - the use of color

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Red Technology Workshop
with William Donaruma

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 10am - 3pm.
Arrive at 9:30am for coffee and networking.
Location: 1133 Broadway, R245, New York, NY 10010
(25th Street and Broadway)

Cost: $55.00

This workshop will combine the theory and practice of using film vs HD as an acquisition format. We will discuss the characteristics of film, understanding basic properties and why it is important in relation to high definition camera systems and a tapeless workflow. Section 2 will cover an example of P2-HD workflow on the production of the documentary "Strong Bodies Fight." This conversation will ultimately lead to exploring the RED One camera system, which is notably referred to as NOT a video camera. We will discuss the RED theory and philosophy as a camera system as well as exploring the design, menus and workflow. We will end the day with a hands-on demonstration of a RED One camera.

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Production Sound Recording for Video Production
with Dr. Fred Ginsburg C.A.S. Ph.D. MBKS

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 10am - 3pm.
Arrive at 9:30am for coffee and networking.
Location: 1133 Broadway, R245, New York, NY 10010
(25th Street and Broadway)

Cost: $55.00

Production Sound Mixing is the complex craft of recording crisp and clean dialogue & sound effects on the set during film or video production.

• What is Production Sound?
• Pre-production planning and budgeting for sound.
• Recording Priorties of the Mixer
• Duties of the sound crew.
• Microphone basics.
• Selection and application of microphones.
• Microphone boom techniques.
• Advanced usage of lavaliers and wireless mics. Including how to rig lavaliers.
• Advanced use of plant mics.
• Use of the portable mixing console. Including both ENG mixers and mixing boards.
• Set etiquette.
• Business practices.
• Getting started in the industry.

Dr. Fred Ginsburg C.A.S. Ph.D. MBKS is a highly experienced Production Sound Mixer with over two decades experience in professional filmmaking and video. He has recorded production dialogue on feature motion pictures, episodic television, TV commercials, reality, documentary, corporate, government, and music videos.

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