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Cinematography Lab 1.06: FLAVORS OF DIGITAL IMAGE – Nov 27

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab

 

 

 

THE MASTER PALETTE: Flavors of Digital Images

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN


LAB 1.06: Advanced Digital Cinematography
Instructor:  Jay Holben
Pre-req:  Lab. 1.01 or 1.02 recommended, or
Basic cinematography knowledge or experience

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

Register for our upcoming Panavision Cinematography Lab!

Expanding further on the “Flavors of HD” lab in this series, Advanced Digital Cinematography will more closely examine a wide range of HD image creation including: elements of modulation transfer function, optical transfer function and sampling theorem as it relates to creating images and camera technology. Discussion of various color spaces available in today’s workplace as well as pros and cons of shooting a raw format as opposed to a codec. The lab will also cover the hidden truth behind digital ISO.

This is the sixth class in our bi-annual six-class series:  We recommend having attended our “Flavors of HD” as a prerequisite.  This advanced level class is designed for filmmakers, producers, and camera crew professional who have a fundamental understanding of digital image formats, sensors, compression schemes, color dissemination.

This lab is recommended for cinematographers, DITs, post-production supervisors or previous attendees of the Flavors of HD lab looking for a more advanced in-depth discussion of digital imaging technology.

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HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab 1.06


Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

Our Emerging Filmmakers Program (EFP) expands this year with a full line up of filmmaking seminars and labs. We will be launching this new initiative with a new seminar series for cinematographers & camera assistants. The monthly seminars will encompass a wide range of topics and issues, designed for all ranges of experience and formats.

The HS/EFP Cinematographers Lab will also take us into some of the workrooms of some of our favorite camera shops and camera related organizations that every camera department professional and up-n-comer should know…

Seminar Topics include:

  • Fundamentals of Cinematography
  • Getting the Best Image From Your Camera
  • The Camera Crew
  • All The Flavors of HD
  • The Camera Accessories Showcase
  • Lighting from Home Depot

ABOUT JAY HOLBEN
Jay Holben is an independent producer & filmmaker who worked as a director of photography for nearly a decade. Previously serving as Technical Editor covering film cameras and lighting, Jay has been a contributing editor to American Cinematographer Magazine for 12 years. He is currently the Technical Editor for DV Magazine, with a monthly column, ‘DV101,’ and has contributed to several books including the American Cinematographers Manual. Jay has contributed to several books on cinematography, including the American Cinematographer Manual, 9th Edition. He is the author of “A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget” which was released earlier this year. This year, Jay also co-founded FILMMAKER IN A BOX, an educational resource for feature filmmakers. Jay has been a member of HOLLYWOOD SHORTS since 1999 with his short film adaption of the Stephen King poem, “Paranoid”, and he is our Department Chair – Cinematography at HOLLYWOOD SHORTS FilmLab.

 

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Cinematography Lab 1.04: Camera Lenses & Accessories – Mar. 7

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab

 

 

 

THE CAMERA: Lenses & Accessories

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN


LAB 1.04: THE CAMERA: LENSES & ACCESSORIES

HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab

Register for Panavision Cinematography Lab 1.04: THE CAMERA: LENSES & ACCESSORIES in Hollywood, CA  on EventbriteWednesday, March 7, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

 

The Fundamentals of Cinematography Lab at PanavisionThis lab focuses on THE CAMERA and everything you need to know to get the most of the package you choose for your production.   Whether you are putting together your rental order to the camera house, or shopping to buy your own camera package – there are so many makes, models and components.  This seminar is great for camera assistants, DIY filmmakers, and producers who want more insight on where to best invest to get the most  for your budget.

LENSES:  Get to know the ins and outs of the most important part of your camera: the lens. This primer is Lenses 101!  We will cover different types of lenses and different lens mounts, as well as crop factor, depth of field, anamorphic to spherical, lens adapters and more.

ACCESSORIES: From the 35mm Platinum to today’s DSLR cameras, every camera needs a range of accessories and tools to maximize the camera’s functions.  The list and options can be overwhelming.  Learn about the tools of the trade for the assistant camera person – get an introduction to the accessories available to make production shooting easier.  We will define a wide range of camera accessories, and learn how to prep and build a camera.

REGISTER

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab 1.04
“THE CAMERA:  LENSES & ACCESSORIES”

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

Our Emerging Filmmakers Program (EFP) expands this year with a full line up of filmmaking seminars and labs. We will be launching this new initiative with a new seminar series for cinematographers & camera assistants. The monthly seminars will encompass a wide range of topics and issues, designed for all ranges of experience and formats.

 

The HS/EFP Cinematographers Lab will also take us into some of the workrooms of some of our favorite camera shops and camera related organizations that every camera department professional and up-n-comer should know…

Seminar Topics will include:

  • Fundamentals of Cinematography
  • Getting the Best Image From Your Camera
  • The Camera Crew
  • Flavors of HD
  • The Camera Showcase
  • Lighting from Home Depot

ABOUT JAY HOLBEN
Jay Holben is an independent producer & filmmaker who worked as a director of photography for nearly a decade. Previously serving as Technical Editor covering film cameras and lighting, Jay has been a contributing editor to American Cinematographer Magazine for 12 years. He is currently the Technical Editor for DV Magazine, with a monthly column, ‘DV101,’ and has contributed to several books including the American Cinematographers Manual. Jay has contributed to several books on cinematography, including the American Cinematographer Manual, 9th Edition. He is the author of “A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget” which was released earlier this year. This year, Jay also co-founded FILMMAKER IN A BOX, an educational resource for feature filmmakers. Jay has been a member of HOLLYWOOD SHORTS since 1999 with his short film adaption of the Stephen King poem, “Paranoid”, and he is our Department Chair – Cinematography at HOLLYWOOD SHORTS FilmLab.

 

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Short Film Program #7 – June 18th – THE CINEMATOGRAPHERS

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS - Monthly screenings

Saturday, June 18, 2011

4:30pm – 7:30pm

FREE

Dim Mak Studios (formerly Cinespace)

Edition 13.7



SHORT FILM PROGRAM #7                                                Reserve your   FREE TICKETS

 

4:30pm – 5:30pm
International Cinematographers Guild Reception

5:30pm – 7:30pm
Emerging Cinematographer Awards
Short Film Screening


Emerging Cinematographers Awards 2010 Nominees

We are honored to join with the International Cinematographer’s Guild Local 600 in presenting our annual screening of this season’s EMERGING CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARDS Finalist and Winners. Each September, the ICG holds their ECAs, honoring the best short films shot by emerging cinematographers from among their Camera Operators & Assistants members.

We are excited to bring together HOLLYWOOD SHORTS directors and ICG’s cinematographers to spark new creative partnerships among our respective members.

Reserve your free seats…

 

THE FINALISTS Watch the trailers on Vimeo

Tod Campbell Austin, TX “The Big Bends”
John Snedden San Diego “Brite Eyes”
Stephanie Dufford Los Angeles “The Fantastic Magnifico”
Rodney Lamborn NYC “Meridian”
Jacob Pinger Pasadena “The Cycle”
Patrick Meade Jones Santa Monica “Android Love”
Cameron Duncan Venice “Mr. Marceau”
Brian Udoff Los Angeles “Les Mouches”
Emerging Cinematography Awards screening - June 18th

ECA '10 - Bios & Trailers

 

Tod Campbell, an operator out of Austin TX, was chosen for his 13 minute film “The Big Bends;” second assistant Cameron Duncan, from Venice CA, for the 20 minute “Mr Marceau;” Stephanie Dufford, based in Los Angeles, also a second assistant, honored for “The Fantastic Magnifico,” with a running time of 11 minutes. Loader, Santa Monica’s Patrick Jones‘ “Android Love” came in at 18 minutes, while Rodney Lamborn, operator living in New York, will show his “Meridian,” which at 2.36 minutes is the shortest film in the group. Operator Jacob Pinger from Pasadena was honored for his 15 minute “The Cycle;” John Snedden, living in San Diego, also an operator, was selected for his “Brite Eyes,” clocked in at 12 minutes. Rounding out the group is first assistant, Brian Udoff, whose 26 minute “Les Mouches” is the longest film to be screened. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reserve your free seats…

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