Hallmark Institute of Photography Workshops for Professional Photographers

Workshop Overview

Dates	March 17 & 18th
Cost	$450
HIP Alumni	$400
ASMP, APA, ASP, PPA, or WPPI Members	$400
March 17	9:30 - 6:00
March 18	8:30 - 3:30
Lunch	Provided both days

What Attendees Say

"The Introduction to DSLR Video Course is the

perfect introduction to digital film making for

photographers who are already comfortable with

their still image skills."

—Mark from Totowa, NJ

"Very well organized, excellent instruction,

open and enthuisiastic support. A great

foundational class for anyone interested in video."

—Bernadette from St. Paul, MN

"Enthusiasm is important in any endeavor.

Dennis O'Clair has that in abundance. As a

bonus, he also brings vast knowledge and

ingenuity to the DSLR video adventure."

— Scott from Lenox, MA

"I found the DSLR Video Workshop very educational

for my improvements to the film making industry."

— Gray from Barre, VT

Dennis O'Clair, Instructor

Dennis has spent over 25 years providing imagery for advertising, corporate and editorial clients around the world. He also produces stock photography and stock footage for Corbis, Cultura and Getty Images. Since the introduction of the Canon 5DMkII, Dennis has thoroughly embraced the HD video capability of this camera and has concentrated on perfecting his video and film making skills. He is currently the video and filmmaking instructor at Hallmark Institute of Photography and is actively involved in several documentary film projects.

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Intro to DSLR Video for Professional Photographers

The demand for video content increases everyday and media savvy photographers know they need to adapt and do it quickly. If you're a photographer with experience in workflow and digital image making, then you already have many of the skills necessary to join the video revolution.

Simplicity and adaptation will be the overall theme of this Intro to DSLR Video class. Through demonstrations, discussions, and hands on exercises you will learn the technical aspects of video capture, including camera set up, frame rates, picture profiles and white balance.*

Through hands on demonstration in metering, focusing and exposure techniques, you will learn to adapt your photography skills to video capture. Additional exercises in lighting and camera movement in our production studios will show you how to apply your creative skills to the art of video/film making. Audio will also be discussed and demonstrated, including dual system audio and syncing in post. Workflow, file management and editing options will be demonstrated. iMac workstations will be provided for the workflow demonstrations. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own cameras and gear. However, equipment is not required. We can provide cameras and all the accessories necessary for a successful and fulfilling workshop experience.

This Workshop will provide you with a solid technical foundation, creative inspiration and will also show you how to start producing professional video without a lot of special gear and/or new software.

*Camera demonstrations and technical discussions will revolve around the Canon 5D MkII (techniques and settings can be applied to other cameras).

Our Facilities

Hallmark's newly created Video Production Suite includes nearly 5000 square feet dedicated to video production and editing. There is an editing lab, a dedicated audio recording studio and video production studio. Equipment includes Canon 5D Mark II cameras, Zacuto viewfinders, Manfrotto and Benro video heads, iKan location monitors, Rode microphones, Zoom H4n recorders, Cinevate accessories and sliders, Profoto, Lowel and iKan lighting, 24" iMac computers and Final Cut Pro Studio.

Our Location

Turners Falls, Massachusetts is in beautiful Western New England at the base of the Berkshire Mountains. Our surroundings provide a great place to train, and we're also an easy place to find. We're only about an hour and a half drive from Boston, a one hour drive from Hartford, Connecticut, and a three and a half hour drive from New York City. We think that puts us in the middle of just about everything.