Thursday, June 22nd at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM EDT
SIRT's Stage 10 at Pinewood Toronto Studios, 225 Commissioners Street, Toronto
A full end to end lighting and workflow workshop for the modern digital cinematographer.
1: It all starts with light and shadows: Using a combination of case studies and practical demonstrations Alister will look at how different lighting techniques can dramatically alter the look of a scene. Discover the difference between soft and hard light, high and low key and how to use light and shadow to add depth and drama.
2: The lens matters. What’s the difference between a prime lens and a zoom lens? Which lenses should you consider for different types of production.
3: Following on from the above learn how light levels effect the noise levels in a finished production. Learn about the all important signal to noise ratio and how get the best results from any video camera.
4: Find out the difference between standard gammas, S-Log and raw. Which to use and when, and learn how to correctly expose S-log and raw.
5: Learn the importance of grading and post production in modern workflows. Using footage shot from the lighting session discover how to create different looks and styles including the blockbuster look, how to create your own Look Up Tables (LUT’s) and load them into a Sony PXW-FS7, and PXW-FS5
6: HDR? What is it and what do you need to do to ensure your content is ready for the HDR revolution. See how the Sony PXW-FS5 can shoot instant HDR material and learn how to use S-log or raw for high quality HDR productions.
