Motion Picture Production Workshop
Motion Picture Production Workshop

Workshop Testimonials:

The workshop met my expectation and was very informative. I learned aspects of the RED camera that i didn't know prior to the workshop. It will allow me to feel more comfortable when using the RED camera on my next job. Jon was very prepared and very informative.
- Scott Pelzel, Cinematographer/Editor

(I can) apply the information to expands opportunities for video in still photography business.
- William Geddes, Photographer/Director

I feel like i got a good overview of the RED system. I am encourged to learn more about it and to get out there and get experience. The hand on tutorials are always great.
- Elizabeth Nelsen, Film student

I wanted to get info about the RED and i got a lot more than expected. Jon explained very well the technical part of the RED, at least for the time that we had.
- Tania Zapata, Student/Indei documentary filmmaker

I learned a lot more about RED and Tiffen. It made me want to learn more about cameras. Jon Firestone was great and he was organized.
- Nouh Sampsel, DP

The workshop was all good. It went really well. I would have liked more hands-on experience. It (The contents) was easy to understand and i feel comfortable working with a RED now. Now that i know more about the RED, I can feel better about renting one to make my shorts. Jon was organized.
- Alex Craig, DP/Director

Gain knowledge on product you don't get a chance to work with often. Jon Firestone is very informative and easy to understand.
- Travis Wierengo, Video editor/Camera

I was satisfied with the content. The workshop met my expectations, but i would have liked to have seen the camera built. I will be working with this camera shortly in a rental situation and now i know the basics.
- David Matterazzo, Rental Technician

Jon was prepared and organized and really a good teacher. I really get a lot of (RED camera production).
- Karine Fosser, DP/Camera Operator

Jon was very knowledgable and able to answer all questions presented. (The workshop) keeps me up to date with current technology. I would suggest a 2nd day + Post.
- Jacquie Schnabel, Video folk artist


The workshop was very informative. Chris Baffa, ASC is insightful, well articulated and has much to express about the choices that define his work. Given my limited experience with the film industry, i experienced a wide range of information today. Good Exposure.
- Clinton Daly, Media Coordinator/Editor/Videographer

Chris (Baffa, ASC) explored the artistic and human side of being a cinematographer. Hopefully, it will help me with visual part of being a director.
-Jeremy Wechter, Director

The workshop was better than i hoped. It covered a nice range and illustrated with stories that enhanced the point. Chris Baffa, ASC was excellent, very approachable, easily bridged the gap between student and professional.
- Jill Sager, DP

It will make me think more openly and attempt to work my way up to cinematographer. Chris Baffa, ASC was great and very knowledgeable.
- Gary Powell, Camera Operator/Grop/Electric

It will help me to work better in tricky situations on the set and work with my DP.
- Cody Hoerig, Director/Producer

The workshop was great, learned a lot, because the topics really interest me and Chris brought examples to back up his discussion. It has further inspired me to keep looking hard and become better at what i do.
- Joaquin Elizondo, videographer/editor

Definitely, The workshop was insightful and very imformative. It is great to hear from smeone who has wealth of experience and knowledge and talk about it in such a pleasant manner. Chris Baffa, ASC was great and very organized. He did a very complete job with the presentation and was excellent with the Q and A all questions throughly.
- Ryan Manalastos

It helps, it gives me more incentive to keep going in the direction of cinematography. Chris Baffa, ASC was very prepared and organized and had a vast knowledge of his work and what goes into cinematography on a work.
- Sharoya Hall


Did the workshop meet your expectations?

"It went way beyond my expectations."

Were you satisfied with the content? Why or why not?

"Yes, it was very comprehensive."

How will the information received today help you in your work?

"It has inspired me to strive to do better work, and find my unique voice. It also gave me renewed hope to pursue my dream."

How would you rate the presenter? Was he/she prepared and organized? What could he/she have done better?

“The best presenter I have seen in a similar seminar.

Would you be interested in attending further workshops related to this topic?

‘Yes….also directing.

-Gregg Simon, Director/Producer

How will the information received today help you in your work?

“This information has encouraged me to go forward in getting my script produced.”

How would you rate the presenter? Was he/she prepared and organized? What could he/she have done better?

“The presenter was terrific.”

Kwame Mann, writer

If you had prepared the workshop yourself, what would you have left the same? What would you have changed/added/deleted?

“I would not have changed anything.”

Did the workshop meet your expectations?

“Yes, it was wonderful, encouraging and a very inspirational workshop.”

Scott Pelzel, editor/cinematographer

How did the registration process work for you?

“I got an e-mail and signed up online – no problems.”

-Ryan Paternite, professor

How did the registration process work for you?

“Easy, straight forward, no problems.”

Were you satisfied with the content? Why or why not?

“Yes – follows the workshop agenda / topic perfectly.”

How would you rate the presenter? Was he/she prepared and organized? What could he/she have done better?

“”Most excellent.” “Perfectly organized.”

-Deborah Scott, graphic designer / animation student at NYU

Did the workshop meet your expectations?

“Exceed expectations.”

How will the information received today help you in your work?

“Today was first step into cinematography – Hopefully I will learn to walk soon.”

“Change nothing!”

-Ravi Kantamsetty, Aspiring Cinematographer

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How will the information received today help you in your work?

“Energize me about filmmaking.”

-Liz Hinlein (sp) director / writer

If you had prepared the workshop yourself, what would you have left the same? What would you have changed/added/deleted?

“This was perfect.”

-Ozgur Yazici, cameraman

How will the information received today help you in your work?

“More than I can say here.”

David Abramson, Writer/director

How will the information received today help you in your work?

Improved my way set up lights and enhanced the knowledge of the craft.”

-Eduardo J. Divila, Director of photography

How did the registration process work for you?

“Very easy. Quick. Good Follow up.”

If you had prepared the workshop yourself, what would you have left the same? What would you have changed/added/deleted?

“I think the topics of the agenda were great and covered many of the concerns/interests of building cinematographers.”

Would you be interested in attending further workshops related to this topic?

Yes. Being able to meet and pick the brain of working and successful cinematographers is an amazing opportunity.”

Kishma Tilley, Student

If you had prepared the workshop yourself, what would you have left the same? What would you have changed/added/deleted?

“I liked the free form format.”

-Chris Cavallari, camera operator


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