Video cinematography classes at DVinfo.net

Stephen Sobel · November 29th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Does anyone know if there are any video cinematography classes ever held in the Chicago or Detroit areas? I'm interested in a one-day or weekend class or classes. I currently have a Canon GL2 camcorder. I do okay using the basic settings. I'd like to get a better working knowledge of the various settings and some hands on classroom experience. I'm not looking for a career change, just some ability to take batter advantage of what the GL2 can offer.

Len Imbery · December 18th, 2006, 04:42 PM

Hi Stephen....I attended a Videomakers (magazine) workshop last year in Chico Ca. but I noticed that they had a schedule which was going to offer weekend courses in several major cities across the states. You might want to check out their website....
Len

Lisa Shofner · December 18th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Len,

How was the workshop? I was thinking of attending a couple of thier workshops myself.

Was it worth the money?

Keith Allison · December 19th, 2006, 04:27 PM

try Detroit Film Center... obviously in detroit. www.detroitfilm.org
they have classes in video, film, animation, web and makeup

Len Imbery · December 20th, 2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Shofner

Len,

How was the workshop? I was thinking of attending a couple of thier workshops myself.

Was it worth the money?

Well, I took the Basics of video....their most popular course and there were a range of total nubies...like teachers who suddenly had the job of being the school video expert thrust upon them....to quite already advanced folks.....I actually didn't learn too much that I already didn't know in theory but when you work with a group all together to produce a finished product with a tight deadline (a day and a half), you get more of an idea about production done with a teamwork aspect....Although everyone gets a chance to fill the shoes of every job involved, it quickly becomes apparant which people gravitate to which jobs....
I went as a partial holiday and learning experience, so I'd have to say that it was a lot of fun, and the people they had conducting the classes were first rate and very knowledgeable as well as patient....
Len

November 29th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#1
Stephen Sobel Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 408	Video cinematography classes Does anyone know if there are any video cinematography classes ever held in the Chicago or Detroit areas? I'm interested in a one-day or weekend class or classes. I currently have a Canon GL2 camcorder. I do okay using the basic settings. I'd like to get a better working knowledge of the various settings and some hands on classroom experience. I'm not looking for a career change, just some ability to take batter advantage of what the GL2 can offer.

December 18th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#2
Len Imbery Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada Posts: 106	classes Hi Stephen....I attended a Videomakers (magazine) workshop last year in Chico Ca. but I noticed that they had a schedule which was going to offer weekend courses in several major cities across the states. You might want to check out their website.... Len

December 18th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#3
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December 19th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#4
Keith Allison New Boot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 19	try Detroit Film Center... obviously in detroit. www.detroitfilm.org they have classes in video, film, animation, web and makeup __________________ Current Documentary, "The Frisbee Effect" the true story of a man and his flying saucer.