From the President's Desk 

Lighting In Layers - Virtual Workshop, Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 7:00 PM  David Hobby recently released a new tutorial titled, Lighting In Layers. If we have 10+ CPI Supporters signup for this event, we will obtain a copy for our library and preview on August 17.

Cost: $10.00
Location: Charlottesville Photography Initiative, 300 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

DSLR Video Workshop - Sept 24/25 - Two Days - Saturday/Sunday, 9AM to 5PM  DSLR Video Workshop: Making the transition from still to video ‘isn't as easy at is seems.

Instructors: Jon-Phillip Sheridan & Gabriel DeLoach

More and more photographers own digital SLRs and point and shoots that are capable of making professional quality HD video. Many of these people use these new features casually without any knowledge of how to make a movie that can captivate an audience. Photographers have many skills that can be transferred to making movies, but the transition can be difficult because filmmaking has its own unique process that requires a whole new set of skills and planning: with a new medium comes new programs, work-flow and challenges.

This introductory workshop will teach you how to make a film with the simplest tools possible, just you, your camera and a laptop. We will teach you about the unique video capabilities of the DSLR, the basic building blocks of shooting for a movie and how to process and organize your files, as well as editing a very short film.

Topics covered include camera and program settings, shooting techniques, developing concepts for cinematic storytelling & reporting, and software editing tools.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS:
-DSLR or Point & Shoot camera with HD video capability (720 or 1080p)
-Laptop (pc or mac)
-iMovie editing software for Mac or PC equivalent

Cost: $150.00 for two day event
Location: Charlottesville Photography Initiative, 300 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

Exposure Theory, Saturday, October 8, 2011, 1:00 PM  Have you always wanted to shoot on manual, but are a bit unsure of your abilities to turn that dial? Do you know how to make a correct exposure without the use of a meter? Want to build up some of your technical confidence?

Well, this is the class for you!

For the first hour (2 hours, total), we'll discus the fundamentals of exposure and and review a number of shooting strategies. This discussion will focus on the "exposure triangle" and students will have a comprehensive understanding of shutter speed, aperture and ISO before moving on. Following our discussion, participants will break off into small groups and demonstrate what they have learned.

Many of the concepts discussed will roll into the following Lighting Workshop and I hope you'll stick around for both events.

This class promises fast, fun and very informative. Please show early, bring your camera and any lens of your choosing. There is a lot of material to cover and I would like to ensure that everyone is on-time. I hope to see you Saturday!

Instructor: Nick Strocchia
Cost: $25.00
Location: Charlottesville Photography Initiative, 300 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

Lighting Workshop, Saturday, October 8, 2011, 3:30 PM   This 2-hour workshop will introduce students to the fundamentals of working with both on-camera and off-camera flash.

The Beginner Lighting Workshop curriculum is geared towards amateur photographers who have a basic understanding of their camera, and possibly a flash, but want to take their flash photography to the next level.

Beginner Lighting Workshop students are expected to: -Have a basic understanding of aperture, shutter speed and ISO/ASA/Speed -Know how to set and utilize their camera in Manual mode -Be able to set their flash to Manual

If you are unsure of your abilities in any of these areas, The Exposure Theory class held before this workshop is designed to improve your foundations.

The day will be broken out into three sections:

The first part will involve hands-on instruction on how to get consistent exposures with a hot shoe mounted flash. Students will have the opportunity to work with a different modifiers to attain the best possible exposure with a mounted flash.

The second area will focus on dismounting your flash from your camera and working through a variety of photos to include portraits, objects and interiors.

The final section of the workshop will have students chasing after a number of different "assignments" that will require the student to exercise the knowledge they gained throughout the day in group setting.

Despite how sterile this descriptions sounds...we like to have fun! So please come out and join us!

Instructor: Nick Strocchia
Cost: $50.00
Location: Charlottesville Photography Initiative, 300 West Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
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