Join us for this 2-day workshop focused on skills and techniques required to produce great video. You'll learn about cameras, lighting, sound, motion techniques and post production workflow. This workshop will be taught by New York-based Jem Schofield, founder of www.theC47.com video blog, co-founder and director of The Filmmaker's Intensive, producer, author and educator who teaches production and post-production solutions throughout North America.
Course Outline:
DAY ONE - May 5 from 9:00 to 5:00
- What are HD-DSLRs & Compact Digital Cinema Cameras?
- An introduction to frame rates, resolutions and sensors in video production and filmmaking
- Screenings and Q&A
- Setting Up Your Camera for Filming
- Lens Options & Considerations
- Recording Sound on Location (including shotguns, lavs & double system sound)
- Lighting Solutions for Video
DAY TWO - May 6 from 9:00 to 5:00
- Monitoring Your Picture
- Camera Support Systems (Tripods & Rigs)
- Shooting Assignments
- Shooting
- Lighting, Shooting & Conducting Interviews
- Working On Set & Managing your Media
- An introduction to Editing in Final Cut Pro X
Lunch will be provided on both days of the workshop.
Who Should Attend?
Photographers that are currently shooting video or are interested in learning how to add video to their portfolio.
What To Bring To Class:
Your Canon, Nikon or Sony camera system and anything else you'd like to use when on your shooting assignments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We reserve the right to cancel this event due to low registration or forces beyond our control. In case of cancellation or reschedule attendees will be contacted at least 24 hours in advance of class. Attendees may cancel their registration for this event with full refund two weeks (10 full business days) in advance.
About the Instructor
Jem Schofield, producer and educator, is the founder of theC47 (
an online and offline resource that produces educational content focused on teaching the craft of video production and film making). He is also the founder and director of
The Filmmaker's Intensive, an annual two week program that focuses on narrative film making.
His company, Buttons Productions, produces projects and provides training for an ever expanding client base. Clients include Apple,Inc., CNN, The New York Times, Manfrotto, Abel Cine and Canon U.S.A.
Jem is an Apple Mentor Trainer and co-author of the Apple Pro Training Series book entitled Motion 4 Quick-Reference Guide. He is also the co-author of the Apple Pro Training Series book entitled Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Studio 2.
For more about Jem & his whereabouts visit
theC47.com