Samy’s Camera HDSLR Training Week started off with a bang. Cinematographer Roy Wagner gave his presentation about shooting with small cameras in Hollywood to a full house in the EDU seminar room. We had over 50 people come and hear his talk and look at the HDSLR gear that Mark Bender showcased. We sent a lot of people to the store interested in the new Konova Slider (selling this week for $349) and their inexpensive skate dolly ($150). You can see the slider in action on their Vimeo site.
Next up is my Intro to DSLR Video seminar Tuesday from 7-9PM at Fairfax EDU. I’ll be going over how to set up Canon DSLR’s for film like video and what accessories solve the camera’s limitations. All employees are invited for free and any customer who purchases more than $500 worth of HDSLR accessories can be comped in by emailing me their name, address, phone number, and ticket number.
On Tuesday Samy’s own Keith Payson is presenting Micro-Budgeting Class for the HDSLR Director/Producer – August 10th at Samy’s Camera in Culver City.
Learn from a Directors Guild of America Unit Production Manager with 25 years experience in TV commercial, corporate and feature film production. Keith will tell you how to analyze and breakdown storyboards, create an accurate budget along with a well-designed shooting schedule.
Wednesday is a big day with Saturday Night Live DP Alex Buono speaking about how he uses Canon DSLR’s to shoot live action sequences for SNL. If you have never heard Alex speak you are in for a treat. He’s a great guy who is willing to share his secrets including the high tech way he uses Google Earth to scout locations. Not sure what his speech is about this time but he’s always at the cutting edge. This seminar is free to everyone courtesy of Canon USA and Mike Monezis who made it happen at the last minute. 7-9PM at the Fairfax EDU – Register here.
Introduction to Final Cut Pro X with Frank Romer is also on Wednesday night for those photographer filmmakers who want to see what the new app is like. Frank is an Apple Authorized Trainer and he has a new Final Cut X training DVD coming out. Fairfax EDU 7-9PM.
Thursday brings us DSLR Audio Master Class with Ric Viers – August 11th at Samy’s Camera in Los Angeles.
Come and learn the fundamentals of sound recording for DSLR video and take your work to the next level. Suitable for DSLR film makers from beginner to advanced levels, the DSLR Audio Master Class hosted by Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible, will show you all of the tips and techniques to record audio to match your footage quality, with solutions to suit all budgets. Register here.
Of Course Saturday brings us the much talked about and anticipated Sony Backlot Event
Learn to shoot Sony HDSLR cameras on a studio backlot complete with Fairies, lunch and all the HDSLR accessories you can eat (or shoot with) from Redrock Micro, Cinevate and Genus; Manfrotto Fluid heads; Sony external battery powered monitors; microphones and audio gear from Zoom. Here is more information about the Fairies from a previous blog entry. Register here This event is $100 or free if you purchased a Sony camera or camcorder at Samy’s. As an EDU blog reader you can contact me and I will put you on a waiting list to get in free if there are seats available.
Also on Saturday in Santa Ana Mike Walker is leading his Digital Filmmaking Bootcamp.
It’s an all day intensive workshop providing storytellers the tools needed to see an idea through to fruition. Register here.
Click here for a complete list of all seminars, workshops and store demos for the week.
