ProFusion 2011 Video Expo

 

LECTURES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS | Sharing Knowledge for Growth

Expand your knowledge when you attend one of the exciting & informative Pro Seminars on offer during ProFusion 2011. With the best & brightest talents in the industry being showcased, you’ll take home a wealth of wisdom in the latest gear, the hottest tips & techniques and a bit of insight into what’s right around the corner.

FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2011 SEMINARS | VIEW THE PRESENTERS
Philip Bloom
From Stills to Video
June 17 | 9:45AM-12:45PM | $75

In this half-day workshop, Philip Bloom will teach photographers with little to no video shooting knowledge how to harness the power of still cameras in video mode.

Seminar ID #842
Vincent Laforet
HD-DSLR Cinema
June 17 | 9:45AM – 4:45PM | $349

This two-part, all-day seminar will introduce first-time filmmakers & photographers to the core building blocks of making short films.


Seminar ID #875

StillMotion
Wedding Cinema 101
June 17 | 10AM-5PM | $299

A wedding is a fast-paced live event. But it’s also a time when people are willing to share so much of themselves. Through movement, audio, music, and compelling imagery, it’s a privilege to be able to tell those stories.

Seminar ID #866


Tim Dashwood
Stereoscopic Shooting and Post: A 3-D Primer
June 17 | 3PM-3PM | $30

Stereo3D shooter and software designer Tim Dashwood introduces the rudiments of three-dimensional shooting and post-production. Footage will be shot in stereoscopic 3D during part 1 and posted in part 2. 3-D glasses will be supplied.

Seminar ID #841

Douglas Spotted Eagle
Understanding Green Screen
June 17 | 1:30AM – 3:30PM | $49

Learn the green screen process, about new gear and new techniques for green screen production. Master the necessary techniques to make great looking keys every time.

Seminar ID # 878

CANON CANADA SEMINAR
The Canon DSLR: HD-DSLR for Cinematography
June 17 | 12:30PM-1:30PPM | FREE

A representative of Canon Canada will present a brief history of video shot on DSLRs. A full discussion of the ins & outs involved in shooting HD-DSLR will follow.

Seminar ID #897
Philip Bloom
From Video Cameras to HD-DSLRs
June 17 | 1:45PM-4:45PM | $75

In this half-day workshop Philip will share his extensive knowledge of all the things you should and should not do to maximize your results with HD-DSLRs.

Seminar ID #843

Konrad Czystowski
Steadicam
June 17 | 10AM-11:30AM | FREE

In today's world, a modern filmmaker's duties go way beyond just capturing the imagery and editing it. In the present social media and video era, more accessible resources and higher market saturation, the filmmaker's definition contains now duties like: creative director, gaffer, producer, editor, sound engineer and Steadicam operator.

Seminar ID #872

Brady Harris
Location Lighting with Lowel Light
June 17 | TBA | FREE

Learn basic, effective concepts for using Constant Lights, including Fluorescent & LED.

DEMO THEATRE

Douglas Spotted Eagle
Audio Field Production Essentials
June 17 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM | $75

Find out how to capture the best possible audio in virtually any environment and compensate for room, weather, and other noise. This session covers microphones, placement, peripherals, and techniques that will improve your audio production skills.

Seminar ID # 877

Douglas Spotted Eagle
Managing File-based Workflows
June 17 | 4PM –6PM | $49

Put an end to codec confusion. Learn the storage options for audio, video, and stills. Find out best practices, workflows and transcodes for working with all types of acquisition equipment and media formats.

Seminar ID #879

3D PANEL DISCUSSION
The 3rd Dimension is Alive & Well
June 17 | 9:15AM – 11:45AM | FREE

Brian Young, Product Manager for Video and Production Technology at Vistek, will lead a panel discussion of Industry professionals that will focus on affordable 3D tools, 3D content, and 3D production equipment.

Seminar ID #888

 
SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2011 SEMINARS | VIEW THE PRESENTERS
Philip Bloom
Harnessing the Power of HD-DSLRs
( FULL DAY Workshop)
June 18 | 10AM-5PM | $299

This full-day, intermediate workshop is designed to take your HD-DSLR shooting skills to the next level. In this intimate session, Philip Bloom will guide you through a number of topics, providing hands-on advice throughout.

Seminar ID #844

StillMotion
Storytelling: a Narrative through Stills
June 18 | 10AM-1PM | $75

By ensuring that every decision we make has a real purpose, we can grow as artists who tell truly meaningful and sincere stories.

Seminar ID #864

Vincent Laforet
Introduction to Cinema Language & Concepts
June 18 | 9:45AM – 12:45PM | $75

Tackle focusing challenges: how shallow is too shallow in  terms of depth of field – especially when it comes to working with actors? The seminar will also cover lens choice with a discussion about compression and distortion.


Seminar ID #844

Tim Martin
Music Video Production with DSLRs
June 18 | 12:30AM-2:30PM | $25

As the music industry goes through massive business model changes, producer's of music based content have had to adapt to tighter budgets and integrate new technologys to maintain the quality expected by recording artists.

Seminar ID #886

Douglas Spotted Eagle
The Full HD-Production & Post-Production Essentials
June 18 | 9AM – 11AM | $49

Get up to speed on all HD production and post-production options available: where they are used, how they are used, and the costs associated with the various HD options.

Seminar ID #880

Douglas Spotted Eagle
Producing Video for the Web
June 17 | 3PM – 5PM | $49

This session outlines how to shoot, optimize, edit, and best format video for the web regardless of the source format. Learn how to format existing video for web-destined display.

Seminar ID #882

Female Eye Film Festival
Panel Discussion with 5 Top Canadian Women DoP/Directors
June 18 | 2PM – 4:30PM | FREE

The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) will moderate a thought provoking panel discussion with five top Canadian women DOP/Directors to discuss the unique challenges and rewards of fulfilling two roles as women working in the industry of film and television.  Moderated by Leslie Ann Coles, Founder/ Exec. Director, The Female Eye.

Seminar ID #892

SONY PRODUCT SEMINAR
Cameras & Monitors
June 18 | 9:30AM-11AM | FREE

This hour-and-a-half long session will bring you up to speed on some of the hottest new technology on offer from Sony. Included are: the Sony NEX-FS100, HXR-NX3D1 and HXR-NX70 along with Sony Professional Monitors.

Seminar ID #894

 

CANON CANADA SEMINAR
The Canon DSLR: HD-DSLR for Cinematography
June 18 | 12:30PM-1:30PPM | FREE

A representative of Canon Canada will present a brief history of video shot on DSLRs. A full discussion of the ins & outs involved in shooting HD-DSLR will follow.

Seminar ID #896

 

George Willis
Lighting for Movement
June 18 | 9AM-1PM |$75

In this condensed version of his multi-day CSC Lighting Workshop, George will demonstrate how to make practical use of essential lighting and grip equipment in order to vastly improve the overall production value of any project. 

Seminar ID #887

StillMotion
From Weddings to the NFL
June 18 | 2PM-5PM | $75

StillMotion will share their journey from their origins in weddings to telling meaningful stories at the Super Bowl.

Seminar ID #865

Vincent Laforet
The Gear that's Triggering the HD-DSLR Revolution
June 18 | 1:45PM – 4:45PM | $75

Laforet will review the latest accessories designed  for the emerging HD-DSLR digital film market, such as  Redrock Micro’s support rigs, Marshall Electronics’ and Ikan’s LCD monitors.


Seminar ID #885

Tim Martin
Selling Content in the Digital Age
June 18 | 10AM-12PM | $25

The ability to create content in the entertainment industry tends to rely heavily on a Producer's ability to sell an idea. During this seminar, Toronto based producer Tim Martin will share his experiences with creating, selling and distributing original Canadian content across multiple platforms.

Seminar ID #861

Douglas Spotted Eagle
Great Shot Composition Every Time
June 18 | 12PM – 2PM | $49

Learn how to shoot sequences and angles that tell a story. Choose the right positions, angles, and lenses to build powerful scenes. Ideal for still photographers who want to make the transition to video.

Seminar ID #881

Sarah Moffat
Motion Camera Theory Basics: A Bridge to Speaking Cinematography
June 18 | 9:30AM –12PM | $25

Learn motion camera theory basics to use as a springboard of knowledge to get you into the conversation of cinematography. We will be discussing exposure, ASA, shutter speed, colour temperature, aspect ratio, and a few other key base knowledge points. Then translating this into the contemporary age of HD video while our minds open into speaking cinematography with confidence.

Seminar ID #890

Diane Woods
Navigating Stereoscopic 3D: An Introduction to 3D Production
June 18 | 3:30PM – 4:30PM | FREE

An introduction to Stereoscopic 3D production.  This one hour session will help you to understand the basics of S3D production and provides an overview of Stereoscopic 3D production from script to screen for your next project. 

Seminar ID #893

SONY PRODUCT SEMINAR
Sony PMW-F3 Super 35mm Professional Camera
June 18 | 2PM-3PM | FREE

The Sony PMW-F3 professional camera launched in February of this year to huge fanfare. Now in use for a broad range of professional shoots, documentaries, television series, commercials, films and more, the F3 is rapidly becoming a proven standard in the production business

Seminar ID #895

 

 

 



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