2-Day Directing and Cinematography Course

July 16 2009

The Michael W. Watkins and Joel Ransom 2-Day Directing and Cinematography Course! Extended Early Bird Registration!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the art and craft of directing and cinematography from two of the best filmmakers in the film industry.

We have extended our early bird registration deadline to July 24th!

Reserve your spot now to hone your talents in directing and cinematography at a special price!

Course Details

This 2-Day Directing and Cinematography Course with multi Emmy award winning director/cinematographer/producer, Michael W Watkins, featuring Emmy nominated cinematographer, Joel Ransom, will be an information filled and inspiring weekend for both novice and professional filmmakers.

In this seminar, we focus our attention on how director and cinematographer work together toward a goal in creating the ?Moment? through exploration of scene visualization, actor staging, camera blocking, positing and movement, camera/actor choreography, color, lighting, shot size, lens choice to, ultimately, express the director?s vision for the overall look of the film.

The workshop will be beneficial to professional and amateur directors alike ? film enthusiasts, cameramen, corporate and home video entrepreneurs. The course will also suit actors who want to establish their directing career.

The 2-day sessions will consist of lectures, discussions, screening of clips & analysis and practical demonstrations of camera angle, placement and movement, lighting, staging and blocking. (DV cameras will be used for demonstrations).

Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre Campus
515 Granville Street, Vancouver
August 15th & 16th, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration
Special Early Bird Price of $325 plus GST!

Regular Price $395 plus GST.