DC Photographers Resource

April 16, 2011:

Ace Photo will be holding it’s annual Customer Appreciation Sale & Manufacturer’s Demo Day. Items will be sold at cost, and representatives from all of your favorite brands will be in store. There will be no rainchecks issued, and it is first come first serve. Special Orders will not be taken either.   For more information, contact Ace Photo 703-430-3333 http://acephoto.net/

Founded in 2008, FotoWeek DC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has evolved from a citycentric photography festival to FotoDC, a multi-season tribute to photography in all its forms. FotoDC celebrates the transformative power of photography through the exhibition of inspiring and provocative images, diverse programming, and collaboration with the local and international community. FotoWeek DC continues to play a central role in FotoDC programming, with its annual festival in November.

With PF Bentley
March 2-6 – Baltimore, MD

Take your vision to the next level. Start creating polished documentaries and cinematic journalism. Begin to see our visual world with new potential. You will complete your own film in five days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Experienced media professionals such as photojournalists, wedding photographers and videographers, corporate visual managers and staff, military personnel, educators, network news camera persons and anyone who wants to make professional films for broadcast and online.

This is an intermediate level workshop. You need to have camera and editing experience on your editing system with a few projects under your belt. This is a hands-on working workshop. You’ll be shooting, editing and unlike other workshops, you’ll be critiqued on your work: the good, the bad and the ugly.
Qualified current ASMP and NPPA Members get a $250 discount.

For complete info click HERE

MBS is hosting another week of their renowned Final Cut Training with Abba Shapiro. Abba is one of the lead instructors for Apple’s Final Cut Pro certification program. He has over twenty years of industry experience, is co-author of Final Cut On the Spot and an instructor for Lynda.com’s video tutorials.
Learn more about Abba.

Three modules to choose from:
Final Cut Training Week comes in three modules: “Intro”, “Advanced”, and “Motion”. Choose a module or take all three, depending on your skill level and production needs. Class comes with a certificate of completion and a complimentary instruction book, so you can keep expanding on the fundamentals you learn in class.

Pricing:
· Final Cut 101 (Mon-Tues): $699
· Final Cut Advanced (Wed-Thurs): $699
· Motion (Friday): $349

Registration Special:
Discount coupons available in at Google Places page. Get 10% off Final Cut training.
Visit MBS site for more information, or call (888) 354-0100
to learn about more special offers for Final Cut Attendees.

Register Online

Like many still photographers, Baltimore Photographer Richard Anderson, is starting to shoot video productions. Here’s an example of a well done multimedia presentation that utilizes stills, motion and sound:

Chris Cairns on Sculpture, Life, Art, Catastrophe, and Music from Richard Anderson on Vimeo.

APA|DC Presents Richard Harrington of RHED Pixel

From Still to Motion

This evening event will be an overview of lessons learned in Richard Harrington’s new book;

From Still to Motion: A photographer’s guide to creating video with your DSLR

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras, photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and it’s no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills, it’s when.

During this event Mr.Harrington will discuss

•     Exploring the options for video recording with DSLR cameras
•    Give gear recommendations including camera support and lighting
•    Talk about the benefits and drawbacks of using a DSLR camera to shoot video.

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Doors open – 6:30

Program – 7:00 -9:30 pm

RHED Pixel
180 South Washington Street #210
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 531-1325

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FREE for APA members

$25 at the door for non-APA members

MUST RSVP for this event as space is limited!!