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Production Sound Recording for Film and HDSLR Workshop with Richard H. Topham C.A.S.
It helps me to achieve better professional sound. Rich was fantastic and totally prepared.
- Yves Dossous, Camera/Sound Assist.
The workshop has given me added confidence to go out on the field as a new filed mixer. Rich is absolutely excellent and knowledgeable.
- Ed Gutierrez, Sound Mixer / Director/ Producer
Techniques and tricks for hiding microphones (are helpful).
- Rob Sullivan, News Audio Technician
One of the best workshops I've ever been to. Answered so many questions. I’m starting a freelance sound business and this will help during set up.
- Shelley Smith
It was extremely helpful for me since I'm still starting to get a grasp of audio and sound mixing. Rich was great. Well prepared, organized and very inviting.
- Yanirys Sanchez
Rich was fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable, every approachable and spoke from experience. He did not have an attitude considering his experience in the industry.
- Daniel Azarian, Producer/Director
Troubleshooting was excellent. It solved a lot of frequent problem I ran into.
- Anastosia Hanney, Freelance sound
The workshop answers some of the technical questions I had with the boom on getting good audio.
- Sabrina Whyte
The workshop was great to all level. I took away many helpful tips. It is totally worth the price. Rich is very prepared - lot of props. Maybe could have had even more equipments.
- Dave Hall, Video Production
RED Production Workshop with Jon Firestone:
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
Master Cinematography Workshop: "The Power of the Image" with Christopher Baffa, ASC:
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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