Red Technology Seminar with William Donaruma

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An exciting, "must-attend" continuing education RED Technology Workshop and Networking Event in New York City

StudentFilmmakers.com and StudentFilmmakers Magazine is proud to announce the Red Technology Workshop with William Donaruma, which will take place in New York, New York on Saturday, August 1, from 10am to 3pm.

An in-depth, practical, and interactive exploration of the RED technology workflow with demonstrations of a RED ONE camera system, this continuing education workshop will begin with a case study of "Shooting P2 in a remote environment" with example footage from the documentary, "Strong Bodies Fight." We will then deeply explore 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, and explore the design, menus, and workflow. The workshop will feature an interactive segment where the RED ONE camera body will be taken out of the box, and steps on "how to build the RED ONE camera" will be demonstrated. We will end the day with a demonstration of a RED ONE camera and Q&A.

When: Saturday, August 1, 2009 10am - 3pm
Where: StudentFilmmakers.com
Schedule:
9:30am Networking & Coffee
10 am - 11 am P2 Workflow
1 am - 12 pm RED Overview: Technology, Theory and Comparison
12 - 12:30 pm Lunch break
12:30 pm - 1 pm How to Build the RED form the Parts and Options
1 pm - 2 pm RED Menus, Connections, Workflow
2 pm - 3 pm Hand-on RED Camera and Q&A
Cost: $55.00
Discounts: Early bird registrants, get $10 off. Register now >>
Students with ID receive additional 10% off

Program Details

Session I. P2 Technology

I. Introduction
  • Introductions   
  • Reel (Shows both 720PN and Super16 film transferred to 1080)

    II. HVX options and the P2 tapeless workflow   
  • Shooting formats you can choose (much like RED)   
  • Example of how you should handle P2 footage

    III. Case study: Shooting P2 in a remote environment
  • "We had a plan."
  • "We changed the plan." (Example of how we had to handle P2.)

    IV. “Strong Bodies Fight” documentary footage
    V. Q&A

    Session II. RED Technology

    I. RED Cinema: Theory and History
  • RED reel
  • Credits
  • Company
  • Why RED?

    II. RED One overview
  • Steps on how to build the camera (fresh out of the box)
  • Exterior ports
  • Some must-have accessories

    III. Menu overview
  • Graphic display and hook the camera up
  • What’s a histogram?

    IV. Shooting RED and Workflow
  • Exposure
  • Acquisition to storage to archive (options)
  • Software options

    V. RED Camera Demonstration and Q&A

    Goals:

    (1.) Basic understanding of DVCProHD formats and options.
    (2.) How to handle P2 footage in ideal and remote environments.
    (3.) Basic understanding of how RED works.
    (4.) Know the parts and ports of a RED One camera.
    (5.) Basic understanding of the various menu settings and what they mean.
    (6.) Knowledge of the RED workflow vs P2 workflow.
    (7.) How RED compares to other HD camera systems.

    Who Should Attend:

    This continuing education Workshop is for all level filmmakers, including Beginner Level, Intermediate Level, Professionals and Independent Filmmakers. Any filmmaker who wants to improve his/her skills, take their career to the next level, and improve his/her game. Filmmakers, Videographers, Cinematographers, Camera Operators, Directors and Producers interested in learning more about HD, the Red One camera system, and the Red Technology Workflow. Anyone interested in seeing real-world applications and demonstrations related to HD and the Red One camera system.


    We will hold a free raffle for a free "Anton/Bauer Battery System," featuring the Dionic 90 Battery and Tandem 70 Charger. One winner will be chosen. Free Anton/Bauer T-shirts, hats and mugs will be given out throughout the day.

    StudentFilmmakers.com is devoted to both aspiring and new-and-emerging filmmakers around the world and is one of the fastest growing sites of its kind on the web. Membership is free and the site offers everything for aspiring filmmakers: 24/7 interactive forums online with discussions on every aspect of the craft and participants from around the globe; advice and workshops with established filmmakers; monthly giveaways; showcases featuring student films and scripts; product reviews and an online store ~ as well as film industry news, online resource guide section (festivals, awards, grants, contacts, and more), networking site, links to other sites and a monthly e-newsletter. Join us in New York, NY, on Saturday, August 1st for the Red Technology Workshop with William Donaruma.

    Red Technology Workshop with William Donaruma, presented by StudentFilmmakers.com, a division of Welch Integrated, Inc. Sponsor opportunities are still available.


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    William Donaruma
    Associate Professional Specialist at University of Notre Dame and member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

    Born in Massachusetts, William Donaruma grew up in Branford, Connecticut and graduated in 1989 from the University of Notre Dame. William then found himself at Universal Studios Florida working his way into the resident grip/electric crew, which also afforded opportunities in stunt work on commercials and television shows.  William was then hired to be a part of the Universal Backlot Productions department, which handled the influx of productions shooting on the lot.  This eventually led to becoming a production manager on television shows, commercials, music videos, and network specials.

    William then left Universal and started freelancing as a key grip for small films and special FX units in Los Angeles as well as becoming a prominent camera operator and editor in the Orlando area.  The opportunity then came to join the faculty at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN, where he now lives with his wife (co-writer) and four children.  He teaches classes on narrative filmmaking, cinematography, acting for the camera and HD technology.  He has most recently made a series of short films and is currently working on a feature documentary about a boxing club and its impact on missions in Bangladesh.

    CREDITS INCLUDE:

    Short Films

    Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor (3min Short Films – P2 HD)
    Ball in the Woods, Filmaka, Entry Level Winner, July 2007
    Finding Your Way, Filmaka Jury Level Finalist, Sept 2007
    Free to Good Home, Filmaka Entry Level Winner, Oct 2007
    Feel Good Film Festival: Official Selection, Aug 2008
    Come Out and Join Me!, Filmaka Entry Level Winner, Oct 2007
    Thursday, Filmaka Jury Level Finalist, Nov 2007
    Run Away Hom, FilmakaEntry Level Winner, Nov 2007
    Gotta Get Out!, Filmaka Jury Level Winner, Dec 2007
    Back Home Again, Filmaka Jury Level Finalist, Jan 2008
    Every Single Day, FilmakaEntry Level Submission, Jan 2008 Door #2, Filmaka Finalist, Feb 2008
    The Shakes, Filmaka/FX Sitcom pitch, April 2008

    *Can be seen here in the Movies and More Movies sections.

    Videographer – Virtual actress green screen segments of play, performed by Siiri Scott
    Circus Maximus ~ Kiasma Theatre, Finnish National Gallery, Sept 2007
    "The Best in the World – ‘the Virtual’ and ‘cyborgs’ in developed capitalism”
    View Here

    Director, Camera, Editor
    WOOD FIRE KILN. Documentary on the firing of the Anagama wood fire kiln in May, 2003. Presents at the Anagama Kiln exhibit at the Snite Museum.

    Co-Director/Producer, Camera
    Zak. Short video documenting a local teen DWI accident that killed two girls. It is to be shown at various high school functions in IN and MI

    Co-Director/Producer, Camera
    Kori. 13 minute video documenting a sexual assault case to be shown at Notre Dame freshman orientation and various dorm functions.

    Features

    Director, Director of Photography, Editor
    American Windmill PictureShows
    A Country Mile.  Feature length DV production. 
    Principal videography completed August 2000. 

    Director, Camera, Editor
    STACK and PLATES: Voulkos 2K1.  46 min. documentary on visiting artist Peter Voulkos working on his signature stack and plates completed at the University of Notre Dame in Feb. 2001.  Presented with the work at the Anagama Kiln exhibit at the Snite Museum.


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    Refunds
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    Cancellation less than 15 working days before event, no refund.
    Cancellation must be in writing. The effective date is the date of dispatch.

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