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Digital Videography Workshop [Memories]

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Hi all !!

We had lot of fun during the DV workshop. We were in full experiment mode. It was full of Hands on experience. Beyond the participant’s expectations. Full of Technical knowledge as well as aesthetics(framing ,movement & lights) . Go through following video it says lot of things that I do not want to write but show.

Keeeeeeep Rollinnng !!!

Mehul

+91 999 800 9613

Written by Miyul

June 15, 2009 at 7:31 pm

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Digital Videography Workshop

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Hi all !!!

Glad to inform you all that FTFM (First Time Film Makers) is conducting workshop on Digital Videography.

Benefits :

- You will be able to do professional Videography.
- Stepping stone to be Professional Cinematographer.
- You will learn all in depth technical details of handy cams and professional
video cameras like (PD 170, N 250,DSR 450).
- You will be given a certificate too.

Go through details of the workshop.

Maximum seats Available : 10 [AC class room]
Fees : Rs 850(Cash payment only). 

Date : 6th June[6pm to 9pm]
7th June[7am to 11 am , lunch break , 1pm to 4 pm (analysis of Cinema
paradiso,an italian film ), 8pm to 10pm ]

Day 1 (6pm to 9pm)

- Camera composition,framing,angle,movement.

- Technical exploration of Digital Video Camera
. white balance
. depth of field & contrast ratio.
. Highlights , Mid tone & Shadows.
. color temperature
. apperture
. lighting (one point,two point,three point & four point)
**** Hard light, soft light, High key, Low key ,High contrast, spot light
. gain
. Focusing,shift focus & Lensing
. audio leveling
. format setting (exploration of different digital formats)
. Time code
. Auto & Manual operations
. PlayBack operations.
. Calibration
. Noise Reduction
. Connections & settings for Live coverage

Day 2 (7am to 11am)

DAY LIGHT (out door)

- How to mount camera and other accessories. (Hands on)
- How to care equipments in field.
- Hand held treatment of camera.
- Camera Practice(Hands on individual)
. Loading of Tap
. Checking all camera controlls
. White balance
. Audio level setting
. Exposure settings (using Video assist/TV monitor)
. exercising different shots including camera movement.
-How to take interviews?
-Trubble shooting.


(1pm to 4 pm)

Film Appreciation

Film : Cinema paradiso [Oscar winning film]
Topic of discussion : cinematography & shot analysis.

NIGHT LIGHT (out door) 8 pm to 10 pm

- one point , two point,three point & four point lighting.
- exposure setting.
- How to take interviews ?
- Trubble shooting

Note: Only those who attend workshop without missing a single hour will be given
certificate.

Venue : 5th floor , Maya Academy,Kalapurna complex
Nr Municipal market,C.G. Road, Ahmedabad.

Last Date of Registration : 5th  june 2009 by 8 pm

Contact : Mehul Upadhyay (+91 999 800 9613)

keep rolling…

Mehul Upadhyay
FTFM
Ahmedabad.

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May 31, 2009 at 11:23 pm

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Sigma51 Bloopers

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well, we love to have fun. and Film making is as passionate as its fun :)

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May 31, 2009 at 12:01 am

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DFM Workshop @ Ahmedabad

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hello all !!!!

Glad to inform you all that we are conducting a Digital Film Making (DFM) workshop in ahmedabad.

It is Weekend workshop so working professionals may join it.

Date:       16(sat), 17(sun),22(fri),23(sat) & 24(sun) of May 2009

Fees : Rs 4950

Seats Available : 30

Time : 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Venue : maac-maya-academy-advanced-cinematics

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics
5th Floor, Kalapurnam Complex, Near Municipal Market,
Opp. Jain Temple, C. G. Road, Ahmedabad

Content of the Workshop

Part 1

  • Skills (camera movements, compositions, camera angles, lighting tech, editing ,   graphics and title, Chroma keying & compositing)
  • Hands on  experience of all skills mentioned [individual]
  • Idea and Concept Development for a short film/AD Film.
  • Script writing
  • How to direct a Short film/AD film?
  • Digital Storyboarding.

Part 2

  • Preproduction
  • Camera Practice
  • How to handle and care equipments in field?
  • Continuity Drills & Demo of Fight Sequence.
    Continuity Exercises
  • Editing softwares (understanding interface and practice cross platform compatibility of multimedia software).
  • Digital Sound Recording & Sound Design.
  • Dubbing in different languages [hands on experience].

Part 3

  • Production Management.( includes legal issues of filmmaking)
  • Production (Actual shooting of a Short film/AD film by participants).* it is teamwork.
  • Post production

Log the footage and edit the film on PC using non linear editing software

Advanced Color Correction

Motion Graphics & Advanced Titles

Screening and Open discussions.
Film appreciation with professionals.

Part-4

Introduction to professional film making technology like Chroma set up,   trolley, professional camera [pd 170,dsr-450], sound mixer, boom microphone etc.

Participants will be given all professional equipments for their short film shoot under the supervision & care of faculties. Participants may access professional sound studio for dubbing and sound design purpose.

Faculty Profile

Mr. Nirav Malavi

Cinematographer, 12 year experience in mumbai industry.

he will take 5-7 hrs session on lighting basics ,continuity & composition.

Mr. Dhaivat Shukla

Sound Designer, Tabla player, music composer, poet,photographer.

Visiting Faculty at NID and other Design Institute for Sound Design.

he will take session on sound design for 4-5 hrs.

Mr Mehul Upadhyay

BE Electronics, Filmmaker.

He has conducted Digital Film Making workshops at IIM-A, IIT-B,IIT-D,BIT Pilani, IIT-ROORKEE, SVNIT ,MSU and other premier institute.He has made documentary for gujarat gov and other NGOs. Produced and Directed more than 30 short films. Recently he has directed a feature length film in delhi.He has trained more than 500 students.

Contact and register

Shweta Babbar +91-9725846144

Mehul Upadhyay +91-9998009613

Note : During the gap(18,19,20 & 21 may)participants will roam around ahmedabad to hunt location and will manage every thing including permission of location.

See the Following Videos  to get Audio-visual feel of DFM workshop

[1] Participant’s Feedbacks

[2] DFM workshop at Ahmedabad

- Winter workshop


- Summer workshop

[3] DFM workshop @ IIT Bombay

Note :  For out station participants >> you may explore different Hotels here on this link >> click here

Written by Miyul

April 23, 2009 at 7:15 pm

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