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Emerging Cinematographer Awards Screening – Jun 24

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS - Monthly screenings

Sunday, June 24, 2012

4:00pm – 8:00pm

FREE

DIMMAK STUDIOS

(formerly Cinespace)
6356 Hollywood Blvd., upstairs
Hollywood, CA 90028

Short Film Program #10

Emerging Cinematographer Awards Screening

SHORT FILM PROGRAM #10

We are honored to join with the International Cinematographer’s Guild Local 600 in presenting a reception & screening of the films from the 2011 EMERGING CINEMATOGRAPHER AWARDS.

We are excited to bring together HOLLYWOOD SHORTS filmmakers and ICG’s emerging cinematographers!

4:00pm – 5:00pm

International Cinematographers Guild Reception

5:00pm – 8:00pm

ECA Screening

Applebox (Joseph Arena, Camera Operator); Spring of Sorrow (Alison Kelly, 1st Assistant); Numb (David Mahlmann, Camera Operator); Not Your Time (Michael Nie, 2nd Assistant), Dead Grass, Dry Roots (Yueni Zander, 2nd Assistant), Somewhere Else (Gregory Wilson, Digital Imaging Technician), Absaroka (Stefan Tarzan, 1st Assistant), and String Theory (Steve Romano, 1st Assistant), 8 For Infinity (Brian O’Carroll, Camera Operator), and Little Candy Hearts (Abe Martinez, 2nd Assistant).

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Cinematography Lab 1.03 – GETTING THE BEST IMAGE – June 12

GETTING THE BEST IMAGE FROM YOUR CAMERA

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB #1.03: GETTING THE BEST IMAGE FROM YOUR CAMERA

HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab

Tues., June 12, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

The age of digital gives us extraordinary flexibility within the camera to manipulate the recorded image. Go inside the camera to learn what all those menu functions really mean – and how to make them work for you.

Learn how to balance an on-set monitor and how to make white balance a create tool. In addition, we will take a look at the similarities and differences between several cameras from a variety of manufacturers in different formats and price ranges.

This lab is designed for all camera experience levels – this is a great primer for filmmakers, camera crew, and anyone interested in learning more about how today’s advanced camera systems work.

REGISTER

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab – $35.00

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
Camera Lenses
The Flavors of HD
Camera Accessories & Camera Prep
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 #9 – May 20

Sunday, May 20, 2012
5pm – 8pm
Dimmak Studios (formerly Cinespace)
6356 Hollywood Blvd, upstairs
Hollywood, CA 90028

FREE

Edition 14.9

SHORT FILM PROGRAM #9

5pm – 6pm
Filmmaker Happy Hour

6pm – 8pm
Short Film Program & Filmmaker Panel

THE MAKER – Christopher & Christine Kezelos

EL COCODRILO (THE CROCODILE) – Steve Acevedo

SOME BOYS DON’T LEAVE – Maggie Kiley

THE DOLPHIN – Bryan Watkins & Josh Mann

I HAVE NO HOLD ON YOU – T. Thaddeus Cahill & Victory Palmisano

	THE MAKER Director: Christopher Kezelos Producer: Christine Kezelos Stop Motion Animation A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.
	EL COCODRILO (THE CROCODILE) Director: Steve Acevedo Writer: Alfredo Barrios, Jr. Cast: Jacob Vargas, Aldolfo Alvarez, Hugo Medina When a Mexican journalist is pressured to reveal the names of his sources, he flees to the U.S. with his young son. Hot on his trail is a cartel sicario dispatched to assassinate him.
	SOME BOYS DON’T LEAVE Director: Maggie Kiley Writers: Matthew Mullen & Maggie Kiley Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Eloise Mumford What happens with the break-up happens, but the break does not.
	THE DOLPHIN Director: Bryan Watkins Writer: Josh Mann Cast: Josh Mann, Jane Anne Thomas, Jeff, Korber, Sky Soleil A passionate romance is plagued by insanity.
	I HAVE NO HOLD ON YOU Writer/Director: T. Thaddeus Cahill Producer: Victory Palmisano & Jonathan Wang Cast: Darri Ingolfsson, Mickey Sumner A young couple’s love is tested when Alex suddenly find God and Sara discovers she might be pregnant.

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Cinematography Lab 1.05: LIGHTING FROM HOME DEPOT – Apr 26

LIGHTING FROM HOME DEPOT

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB 1.05: LIGHTING FROM HOME DEPOT

HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab
Fall Cycle – Lab Fee $35.00

Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:00pm – 9:00pm

CENTRAL COMMAND STUDIOS – NORTH HOLLYWOOD
5760 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Street Parking

The key to any good image is lighting. Although Hollywood spends millions of dollars on lighting equipment – you can achieve the same kinds of lighting results with everyday tools you can find at your local hardware and home improvement store.

Learn the secrets to excellent lighting on a micro-budget! Jay Holben shares tips and techniques from his book “A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget”.

This is the fifth session in our six-part monthly Cinematography Lab series – Fall Cycle.

REGISTER

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab 1.05
“LIGHTING FROM HOME DEPOT”

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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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Cinematography Lab 1.01 – Apr. 4th

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB #1.01: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab

April 4, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

In today’s digital age, higher quality and less expensive cameras have democratized the filmmaking process making it accessible to nearly everyone. Now that is easier than ever to get out there and start shooting on your own, it is important to learn the art, aesthetics and science of how to utilize digital technology to create an artistic and pleasing image.

Cinematographer-turned-director JAY HOLBEN, Technical Editor at DV Magazine, will take us on a journey through the basics of photographic imagery. Jay will cover what light is and how we see it, to understanding dynamic range, exposure and WHY we light (especially when modern cameras can nearly see in the dark). The Fundamentals of Cinematography explores how the professional cinematographer crafts their images. Move your own image-making forward quantum leaps. This lab is perfect for aspiring DPs and camera crew, filmmakers who have recently acquired a digital camera package, and directors who want to improve understanding and communication with their cinematographers.

REGISTER

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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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Women Filmmakers ShortsFest – Mar. 18

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS - Monthly screenings

Sunday, March 18, 2012
5pm – 8pm
Dim Mak Studios (formerly Cinespace)
6356 Hollywood Blvd, upstairs
Hollywood, CA 90028

Edition 14.6

FREE

WOMEN FILMMAKERS SHORTSFEST

5:00pm – 6:00pm
Short Film Program #6

CONNECT TO –Wonder Russell

THE HANDS –Charise Studesville

ANIMAL LOVE–Mollie Jones

5:30pm – 8:00pm
Filmmaker Reception
in the Red Lounge

6:30pm – 7:30pm
Short Film Program #7

LOVE LOCKDOWN – Nadia Hallgren

INTERCEPTION -Dahn Dior Ballard

JAKE AND JASPER: A FERRET TALE – Alison Parker

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

THE CAMERA: Lenses & Accessories

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB 1.04: THE CAMERA: LENSES & ACCESSORIES

HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

This 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.

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

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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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Cinematography Lab 1.03: Panavision Hollywood – Jan. 19

GETTING THE BEST IMAGE FROM YOUR CAMERA

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB #1.03: GETTING THE BEST IMAGE FROM YOUR CAMERA

The Fundamentals of Cinematography Lab at Panavision HS/FILMLAB 2012 Cinematography Lab

January 19, 2012
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

This lab is designed for all camera experience levels – this is a great primer for filmmakers, camera crew, and anyone interested in learning more about how today’s advanced camera systems work.

REGISTER

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab – $35.00
Use our secure payment tool or pay by check at the door.

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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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DIY No Budget Filmmaker Workshop starts – Jan. 10

ImprovOlympics is launching a new 7 – week No – Budget Filmmaking course, being taught by writer/director JOE LIPARI. Joe is offering a 20% discount exclusively to HOLLYWOOD SHORTS members ($100.00 discount).

When asked for advice on how to get in to filmmaking James Cameron said “Pick up a camera. Shoot something.”; that’s exactly what you do in this workshop. Over the course of 8 weeks students will collaboratively write, produce, shoot and edit a short film while learning the tools to do it again on their own. Students will learn how to take their ideas and write a script that can be shot on limited time and money while producing a 5 – 10 minute short film in 1080p, full HD. This workshop is perfect for aspiring actors, writers, directors, make-up artists, directors of photography or anyone interested in adding to/improving upon their skills while creating something for their reel/resume.

Tuesdays: 7-10:30 PM (Begins 1/10) – Teacher Joe Lipari (WR)
For HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Discount – Call 323-962-7560 or Email iO

Joe Lipari:

I came up with the idea for this workshop because film school was quite possibly the most daunting experience of my life; which says a lot considering I was in the U.S. Army. Most of my instructors taught a “you can’t make a movie without money” approach, as if all the high dollar equipment found on Hollywood sets were an absolute necessity. But, the only necessity in becoming a good filmmaker is creativity.

In this seven week class we’ll discuss ways to take your idea and break it down to find the cheapest / fastest / easiest way to take it from your brain to the screen; while delivering a top notch final product. We’ll take one of the ideas from class and implement said strategies, collaboratively shooting a short film together. At the end of the 7 weeks students will have something good to add to their reels and the knowledge/confidence to do it again on their own. It’s time to stop waiting to be “discovered” and create your own opportunities…. Make this year the year you take your career to the next level.

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Cinematography Lab 1.02 – Panavision – Dec. 8

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

LAB #1.02: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

The Fundamentals of Cinematography Lab at Panavision HS/FILMLAB 2011 Cinematography Lab

December 8, 2011
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

REGISTER

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab – $35.00
Use our secure payment tool or pay by check at the door.

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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 #1 – November 20

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS - Monthly screenings

Sunday, November 20, 2011
5pm – 8pm
Dim Mak Studios (formerly Cinespace)
6356 Hollywood Blvd, upstairs
Hollywood, CA 90028

FREE

RSVP to attend

Edition 14.1

SHORT FILM PROGRAM #1

5pm – 6pm
Filmmaker Reception

6pm – 8pm
Short Film Program #1 & Filmmaker Panel

A.L.I.C.E. –Dawn Westlake

dik –Christopher Stollery

MY MOM SMOKES WEED –Clay Liford

ENRIQUE WRECKS THE WORLD – David Chai

SHOPLIFTING – Neil Triffett

THE PROGRAM

A.L.I.C.E.

Director:Dawn Westlake

Wilbur is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and his younger wife Alice must focus on her transition from dependent to caretaker. Handsome rockhound Delfino encroaches on their desert oasis.

Official Selection in over 30 international film festivals; WINNER: BEST INT’L SHORT – Silver Wave FF, Canada

dik

Director: Christopher Stollery
Producer: Sunny Grace, Sun Productions

A concerned father of a six year old takes it the wrong way.

WINNER: Best Comedy – Aspen ShortsFest 2011
WINNER: Best Live Action Short – Palm Springs ShortFest ’11
WINNER: Best Achievement – Flickerfest 2011

MY MOM SMOKES WEED

Director: Clay Liford
Producer: Yen Tan

A son returns home for a visit to discover his mom has a certain… habit. And she now needs him to take her on a run!

OFFICIAL SELECTION at over 30 film festivals, including SUNDANCE 2010.

ENRIQUE WRECKS THE WORLD ENRIQUE WRECKS THE WORLD by David Chai

Director/Animator: David Chai

Enrique learns the hard way that actions speak louder than birds!

NOMINEE: Best Animated Short – Annie Awards 2011
WINNER: Best Animated Short – USA Film Festival
WINNER: Best Animated Short – 2nd Place – ASIFA – East

SHOPLIFTING a short film by Neil Triffett SHOPLIFTING

Director: Neil Triffett
Producer: Lee Matthews

An aging shoplifter struggles to keep control of his life, and his family.

WINNER: Best Short Film – Show Us Your Shorts 2011
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: Canberra Shorts, St. Kilda, Melbourne Underground, Made in Melbourne

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Cinematography Lab 1.01 – Nov. 2th at Panavision

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

THE FLAVORS OF HD

Cinematography Lab 1.01

Wednesday, November 2
1:00pm – 4:00pm

sponsored by

LAB #1.01: THE FLAVORS OF HD

HS/FILMLAB 2011
Cinematography Lab

November 2, 2011
1:00pm – 4:00pm

PANAVISION – HOLLYWOOD
6735 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028

With such myriad of high-definition video formats available in the marketplace, how do you know which is best for your project? How can you tell the difference? Which is better?

DV Magazine’s technical editor, Jay Holben, will explain the aspects of high definition video formats and demystify the lingo. Learn exactly what compression codecs are commonly used, how to understand bit rates and color dissemination. Ever wonder the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:1:1? Why is one HD camera $250,000 and another is only $20,000? Leave the session having a keen understanding of the elements that make up high definition formats to be able to make more informed decisions about which format and which camera is best for your project.

HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematography Lab – $35.00
Use our secure payment tool or pay by check at the door.

Jay Holben – Head Educator
HOLLYWOOD SHORTS
Cinematographers Lab

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 is a frequent contributing editor for Videography magazine. Jay has contributed to several books on cinematography, including the American Cinematographer Manual, 9th Edition. Jay is currently writing a new film lighting manual for digital shooters for Cengage Learning, due out in early 2011, on budget conscious lighting alternatives for DIY productions. Jay has been a member of HOLLYWOOD SHORTS since 1999 with his short 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

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

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…

Online Ticketing for HOLLYWOOD SHORTS – June 18 Emerging Cinematographer Awards Screening powered by Eventbrite

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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HS/EFP launches Cinematographer’s Lab

CINEMATOGRAPHER’S LAB

with JAY HOLBEN

CINEMATOGRAPHERS LAB - The Flavors of HD HS/EFP 2010 –
Cinematography Lab

LAB #1: FLAVORS OF HD
SEPTEMBER date TBD…
1p – 4p

$35.00

REGISTER

With myriad high-definition video formats available in the marketplace, how do you know which is best for your project? How can you tell the difference? Which is better?

DV Magazine’s technical editor, Jay Holben, will explain the aspects of high definition video formats and demystify the lingo. Learn exactly what compression codecs are commonly used, how to understand bit rates and color dissemination. Ever wonder the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:1:1? Why is one HD camera $250,000 and another is only $20,000? Yet the cheaper one seems to be better!? Leave the session having a keen understanding of the elements that make up high definition formats to be able to make more informed decisions about which format and which camera is best for your project.

REGISTER

Jay Holben will be launching HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematographers Lab 2010

Jay Holben - Head Educator HOLLYWOOD SHORTS Cinematographers Lab

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, Jay has been a contributing editor to American Cinematographer Magazine for 12 years. He is currently the technical editor for DV Magaizne, with a monthly column, ‘DV101,’ and is a frequent contributing editor for Videography magazine. Jay has contributed to several books on cinematography, including the American Cinematographer Manual, 9th Edition. Jay is currently writing a new book for Cengage Learning, due out in early 2011, on budget conscious lighting alternative for DIY productions for digital shooters. Jay has been a member of HOLLYWOOD SHORTS since 1999 with his short adaption of the Stephen King poem, “Paranoid.”

Our 2010 Cinematography Lab Hosts include:

Keslow Camera - Los Angeles

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Emerging Cinematographer Awards Screening – Jun 24

Cinematography Lab 1.03 – GETTING THE BEST IMAGE – June 12

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

REGISTER

Short Film Program #9 – May 20

SHORT FILM PROGRAM #9

Cinematography Lab 1.05: LIGHTING FROM HOME DEPOT – Apr 26

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

REGISTER

Cinematography Lab 1.01 – Apr. 4th

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

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Women Filmmakers ShortsFest – Mar. 18

WOMEN FILMMAKERS SHORTSFEST

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

CINEMATOGRAPHY LAB with JAY HOLBEN

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Cinematography Lab 1.03: Panavision Hollywood – Jan. 19

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