Atlanta Speedliter’s Intensive + 2-Day Workshop – May 22, 23 & 24, 2010
Speedliter’s Intensive™ + 2-Day Small Group / Hands-On Workshop
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The Speedliter’s Extended™ workshop is a hands-on follow-up to the Speedliter’s Intensive™ seminar. In a small group environment, you will go deep into gear, technique and most-importantly the Speedliter’s vision. Knowing how to turn features on and off is one thing. Knowing the when and why of using Speedlites to pursue your vision is entirely another.
As for gear and technique, we will thoroughly explore one-, two-, and three-flash set-ups. Along the way, we’ll explore the when and how of using Speedlites in both manual and E-TTL settings. We’ll get our Speedlites off-camera in both corded and wireless situations. We’ll learn how to how to use a wide range of modifiers on our Speedlites – including umbrellas, softboxes, grids, and snoots. We’ll master Canon’s built-in wireless control and then move beyond with newer technology – like RadioPoppers. We’ll learn to mix Speedlites with other sources of light and how to use gels for color-correction and dramatic effect.
More importantly – we’ll step outside the realm of gear and technique with an on-going dialogue about how to use Speedlites to express your vision as a photographer. We’ll compare how you see versus how your camera sees. We’ll talk about light – both the light around us and the light we create.
Students shoot during a workshop in Paso Robles (Syl's hometown).
More Details
Enrollment – This workshop is limited to 12 students.
Shooting - This workshop will present you with a series of opportunities to shoot. Sometimes you will shoot the same setup as Syl. Other times you will be shooting in a team of other students.
Team Structure – Students will work in teams of 3 – with each student rotating through the position of photographer, grip and assistant.
Skill Level – Novice-plus to Advanced, Students must be familiar with the basics of digital photography and their Canon DSLR. You are strongly encouraged to attend Saturday’s Speedliter’s Intensive™ seminar (or a previous city).
Camera Gear – Required: Canon DSLR, a couple of lenses, at least one Canon Speedlite (with rechargeable batteries and charger). Optional: more Canon Speedlites, small light stands, modifiers, radio triggers
Computer Gear – Required: laptop with Lightroom, Aperture or Bridge/Photoshop. You will want to be able to get your best images collected for daily critiques.
Suggested Reading -
• Syl Arena LIDLIPS Lessons I Didn’t Learn In Photo School
^ Gang Light – only Syl would come up with something so… innovative.
When:
Sunday-Monday May 23-24, 2010
9:30a to ?
Doors will open at 9:00a
Where:
UsedFilm Studios
533 W Howard Avenue
Suite A – Upper Level
Decatur, GA 30030
(Note: Yes, this is Zack Arias’ studio.
No, he won’t be co-teaching.)
Typical Workshop Outline
• Saturday -Speedliter’s Intensive™ seminar. Your workshop tuition includes a seat for Saturday’s seminar. (Sorry, this ticket is not transferable.)
• Sunday – Decoding Manual & E-TTL. Wireless Speedliting. One- and two-light set-ups. Gels for correction and effect.
• Monday – Mixed lighting: using Speedlites and studio lights. High-speed Sync: how to dim the sun and stop time. Gang Light: crafting unique light with a half-dozen or more Speedlites (and why studio lights can’t do this).
Tuition – $725
Includes: Speedliter’s Intensive™ seminar on Saturday, two days shooting in and around UsedFilm Studios in Decatur, lunch Sunday and Monday, dinner Sunday, 24/7 access to private workshop forum group, one-hour follow-up consult with Syl (typically 60-90 days after workshop).
Not included: transportation, lodging, and breakfasts.
Discount for Speedliter’s Intensive™ Attendees: If you have attended (or will be attending) a Speedliter’s Intensive seminar during 2010 in NYC, Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa, San Francisco, Washington DC, or Los Angeles, you may attend the workshop for $575. This discount is not transferable..
