Has anyone attended a workshop... at DVinfo.net

Ken Tanaka · July 20th, 2002, 09:49 PM

...at this operation?

http://www.theworkshops.com/index.asp

They have a helluva lot of programs and they look interesting. But I am always a bit suspicious.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · July 21st, 2002, 04:21 AM

I had a girlfriend--Kate--who was into photography--in fact, the same girlfriend mentioned in my Watchdog contribution several years back--and she attended these workshops in Rockport, Maine several years in a row. These workshops are among the most prestigious in the country for photography, and they are staffed by highly trained professionals. After several years of these workshops, Kate was able to do things like "see" in black and white, use her hand as a gray card, and instantly know what f stop and lens combination she wanted to use for a particular shot. In sum, she went from ambitious amateur to well-oiled photographic machine, able to seek out interesting visuals and effectively critique her own work.

I haven't taken these workshops, but from hearing about her experiences, I think you'll get your money's worth, and that's probably saying a lot, because I understand these workshops are rather expensive.

Charles Papert · July 21st, 2002, 05:03 AM

Ken:

I took the Steadicam class at Rockport in '85 (and return to instruct ten years later). The workshops are the real thing in a wonderful environment, but of course they will vary depending on who is teaching. And, yes, they are expensive--but not compared to film school at a college/university.

Jeff Donald · July 21st, 2002, 05:31 AM

I taught Avid editing the second or third year they offered it. It's very well done and their reputation is among the best. Highly recommended.

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · July 21st, 2002, 10:12 AM

Thanks everyone for the remarks. It certainly looks like I can set aside my suspicions. I'm particularly surprised to see two ex-instructors (Jeff and Charles)!

I'm considering attending the Documentary Videography class in October.

Charles Papert · July 21st, 2002, 01:06 PM

Outside of the educational benefits, Ken, if you haven't been to New England in October, you're in for a treat. Couldn't be more beautiful. And--uh--don't know if you are single or not, but there's a unique social aspect to those workshops too, sort of a summer-camp-for-adults feel, that can be VERY interesting...

Ken Tanaka · July 21st, 2002, 01:37 PM

I've wanted to visit N.E. in the fall for a very long time. This may be a good excuse.

But, alas, I'm happily married...and probably far too old for the camp scene. So that excuse would be out...darn it.

Jim Sauza · July 21st, 2002, 09:11 PM

Hi Ken

Im trying to find that class on there web site but not having much luck.
I wonder if you would post the url, as i will be working on a documentary after the first of the new year in NYC, this would be something i would be interested in checking out.

Thanks Jim

PS Anyone know of a class like this in the Washington D.C. area??

Ken Tanaka · July 21st, 2002, 10:27 PM

Sure Jim. Here 'tis.

http://www.theworkshops.com/catalog/courses/index.asp?CourseID=2151&SchoolID=22

July 20th, 2002, 09:49 PM	#1
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Has anyone attended a workshop... ...at this operation? http://www.theworkshops.com/index.asp They have a helluva lot of programs and they look interesting. But I am always a bit suspicious. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 21st, 2002, 04:21 AM	#2
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	I had a girlfriend--Kate--who was into photography--in fact, the same girlfriend mentioned in my Watchdog contribution several years back--and she attended these workshops in Rockport, Maine several years in a row. These workshops are among the most prestigious in the country for photography, and they are staffed by highly trained professionals. After several years of these workshops, Kate was able to do things like "see" in black and white, use her hand as a gray card, and instantly know what f stop and lens combination she wanted to use for a particular shot. In sum, she went from ambitious amateur to well-oiled photographic machine, able to seek out interesting visuals and effectively critique her own work. I haven't taken these workshops, but from hearing about her experiences, I think you'll get your money's worth, and that's probably saying a lot, because I understand these workshops are rather expensive. __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 21st, 2002, 05:03 AM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Ken: I took the Steadicam class at Rockport in '85 (and return to instruct ten years later). The workshops are the real thing in a wonderful environment, but of course they will vary depending on who is teaching. And, yes, they are expensive--but not compared to film school at a college/university. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 21st, 2002, 10:12 AM	#5
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Thanks everyone for the remarks. It certainly looks like I can set aside my suspicions. I'm particularly surprised to see two ex-instructors (Jeff and Charles)! I'm considering attending the Documentary Videography class in October. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 21st, 2002, 01:06 PM	#6
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Outside of the educational benefits, Ken, if you haven't been to New England in October, you're in for a treat. Couldn't be more beautiful. And--uh--don't know if you are single or not, but there's a unique social aspect to those workshops too, sort of a summer-camp-for-adults feel, that can be VERY interesting... __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 21st, 2002, 05:31 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I taught Avid editing the second or third year they offered it. It's very well done and their reputation is among the best. Highly recommended. Jeff

July 21st, 2002, 01:37 PM	#7
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I've wanted to visit N.E. in the fall for a very long time. This may be a good excuse. But, alas, I'm happily married...and probably far too old for the camp scene. So that excuse would be out...darn it. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 21st, 2002, 09:11 PM	#8
Jim Sauza "SuperSparks" Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stafford Va. USA Posts: 41	Hi Ken Im trying to find that class on there web site but not having much luck. I wonder if you would post the url, as i will be working on a documentary after the first of the new year in NYC, this would be something i would be interested in checking out. Thanks Jim PS Anyone know of a class like this in the Washington D.C. area?? __________________ -------------------------- Hump? What Hump?

July 21st, 2002, 10:27 PM	#9
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Sure Jim. Here 'tis. http://www.theworkshops.com/catalog/courses/index.asp?CourseID=2151&SchoolID=22 __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com