New 2-Day HDSLR Filmmaking Workshop from Shoot to Post Production with Patrick Reis
Including 2nd Day Audio for DSLR

Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, February 19, 2012 | 9am - 1pm
Manhattan, New York City

Announcing new 2-Day HDSLR Filmmaking Workshop from Shoot to Post Production with Patrick Reis. Day 2 will have a special focus on new audio techniques, best practices, and technologies. You'll receive a full range of powerful HDSLR filmmaking concepts and tools that can benefit any HDSLR production - whether you're shooting a documentary or narrative, television spot or music video. The intensive, continuing education workshop will give you an overview of the HDSLR models, in camera settings, lighting, lens options and sound recording, how to work around their current shortcomings and take the necessary steps to maximize DSLR performance. You don't want to miss this exciting workshop and networking event.

The intensive, continuing education workshop will be led by Mr. Patrick Reis, a New York-based filmmaker and freelance shooter who began his career working with film before the digital video revolution exploded and began to dominate the indie market. Reis' experience spans over 10 years working in commercials and TV, with clients including ESPN, Fox Sports, Nickelodeon. Reis' love of storytelling has drawn him to more documentary and narrative projects.

Door Prizes. Attendees are automatically entered in a raffle drawing that will take place during the event. One raffle winner will receive the Carl Zeiss Planar 1.4/50 ZE lens. One raffle winner will receive the BeachTek DXA-SLR Adapter. One raffle winner will receive a SmallHD 50% off coupon. More prizes to by announced!

* You may bring your own camera to the class. We recommend that you bring your own compact flash card to save and take home your footage.

Day 1 Program Details:

Why did they put video on your DSLR?

How did a still photography camera become a player in the video world?  Why is DSLR video better and where does it fail?

Does sensor size matter?

What is the difference between all of the DSLR sensor sizes?  What is a full frame and an APS-C?  What resolution am I recording with video?

The Limitations.

It looks easy but shooting video on a DSLR is not a point-and-shoot situation.  Find out what crop factor is.  Rolling shutter.  Moiré & Aliasing.  Shallow depth of field and when you want to avoid it.  Why DSLRs overheat.  Why does it only record for a short time and then stop?  Don't let the limitations scare you, instead, learn what they are so you can work with them.

Menus & Terminology.

How shooting stills is different from shooting video. We'll navigate around the camera body and discover that some missing features are still there but they have different names.  We'll also take a look at the menu system, clarify it and see how some DSLR menus are different even when they are from the same manufacturer.

DSLRs and their lack of Video Camera Luxuries. 

What happened to auto focus, zebras and neutral density filters?  What is shutter speed and ISO? 

The Lens.

The DSLR has a removable lens.  Now you have so many choices!  What is a prime lens?  Do you really have to focus yourself?  Can you use zoom lenses?  What makes one lens different from another?  Are third party lenses are best for my project?  Pre-production considerations for choosing the right lens for your project.  Try out the Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 lenses in this workshop!

The Monitor.

Can you use the screen on the back of my camera or should you use an external monitor?  What if you can't afford an external monitor?  Try out a monitor solution from SmallHD that professionals use in this workshop.

DSLR Audio.

The myth about DSLR audio.  Is it really bad?  What is AGC?  How should your record your audio? See how a BeachTek adaptor can help.  Pre-production considerations for recording audio with your DSLR project.

Media.

Compact flash cards and SD cards.  Which ones to use and which ones to avoid.

Post Production.

You've shot all of your video and now you're ready for post, what do you need to know? Pictures styles & Exposure modes.  Do you have to transcode what you've shot?  Is there more than one solution for transcoding?  What workflow considerations do you need to make?  We'll take some video and load it into Final Cut Pro so you can see a workflow option.

Day 2 Program Details:

Audio for DSLR:

Day 2 will have a special focus on technologies, techniques, and best practices for capturing Audio for DSLR shoots. You will learn how to setup and use the following for different shooting scenarios: Shoe-mounted shotgun mics to setup on the camera; XLR adaptors; shotgun microphones with boom poles; XLR cables; wireless lavalier systems (Transmitter, Receiver & Lav Mic); Headphones; External recorder; and Slate to clap for sync. You will learn ways to mount various sound gear to your camera using DSLR rigs with multiple shoe mounts. You will then learn how to import the video and audio and sync it using the slate in class.

* This is a general syllabus, and some topics may be added, subtracted, or changed, to best present best new technologies and techniques.

Equipment/Gear List:

Many of the equipment items listed below will be used during the workshop as needed and available for attendees.

• Carl Zeiss CP.2 lenses


• SmallHD monitor kits


• indiSYSTEM DSLR shoulder mount rigs


• BeachTek DXA-SLR adapters


• Alzo Video DSLR Rig


• Alzo Video DSLR Rig Accessories


• Camera Turret 300 series jib (camera crane)


• Camera Turret PT20 pan/tilt held system


• Camera Turret 15mm matte box rail


• Camera Turret DSLR focus/zoom controller.


• Ikan IDMX 1000 Field-Optimized LED Light with DMX Control


• Ikan Multi-K XL Variable Color Temperature LED Light


• Ikan iLED ONE-DK iLED-ONE Deluxe Kit


• Ikan iLED-ONE Interchangeable Single On Camera L.E.D. Light


• Ikan iLED 120 On-Camera LED Light


• Ikan iLED 144 On-Camera Dual Color LED Light


• Ikan Multi-K Variable Color Temperature LED Light

Patrick Reis' filmography includes film and television credits, as well as documentary and music video credits including "Road To Roubaix" (Documentary), "Light Years" (Documentary), "Twice Exceptional" (Film), "Acorns of Hope" (Film), "The Best Shorts on BETJ" (Television), and "Real Life Divas on BETJ" (Television).

Who Should Attend:

Any filmmaker, videographer, or digital storyteller who wants to improve his/her game, by being up close and learning with an HDSLR master shooter. Cinematographers and camera operators interested in the new wave of HDSLR technology and techniques. Still photographers, journalists, and artists who want to learn how to shoot video with DSLR cameras.

What You Will Learn:

You'll receive a full range of powerful HDSLR filmmaking concepts and tools that can benefit any HDSLR production - whether you're shooting a documentary or narrative, television spot or music video. The intensive, continuing education workshop will give you an overview of the HDSLR models, in camera settings, lighting, lens options and sound recording, how to work around their current shortcomings and take the necessary steps to maximize DSLR performance.

Sponsored by


www.indisystem.com/


www.beachtek.com


www.zeiss.com/cine


www.alzovideo.com/


www.smallhd.com


www.ikancorp.com/

Door Prizes:

 More door prizes to be announced. Stay tuned!...

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