Videomaker Training Events|Video Production Classes in Seattle.

Location

1415 5th Avenue
Seattle, Washington, 98101
Phone: 206-971-8000

Parking is free to attendees.

Seattle, Sept. 13th - Sept. 14th

Spend two days learning with the editors and writers of Videomaker magazine! Videomaker Conferences provide you with the opportunity to meet the pros and explore all elements of video production. Whether you're a beginning-to-intermediate videographer, an advanced user looking to brush up on your skills, or just someone who wants to gain a solid understanding of the basics of video production, attending this event is a must!

Course Schedules

Saturday September 13th

Basics of Video Production

Camcorder Techniques: Learn how to avoid the common mistakes made by most beginners. This lecture introduces you to button basics, shot composition and camera moves, and how to shoot for easier editing as well as some newbie traps to avoid.

Choosing and Using the Right Microphone: A video production is a video AND audio experience. In this lecture on microphones, you will go beyond the on-camera microphone and learn about pick-up patterns, wired and wireless microphones, balanced versus unbalanced, dynamics and noise, frequency response, adapters and more.

Editing Techniques: This lesson walks you through tools of the trade, including editing systems and techniques. You'll learn about pacing, edit rhythms, storyboards and timelines, continuity of motion, split editing, cuts, dissolves, wipes, compositing examples, layers, transitions and titling. Learn how to avoid common editing mistakes.

Lighting Techniques: Lighting is the #1 factor in determining image quality! Learn the important basics every videographer should know: light sources, controlling contrast, source size, reflectors and diffusers, improvisation, illuminating the subject, background lighting, defining shape and texture, real world lighting, outdoor versus indoor, umbrellas and gels, color temperature and more.

Time	Topic/Activity
7:30am-8:00am	Registration
8:00am-8:15am	Intro and overview
8:15am-9:30am	Camcorder Techniques
9:30am-9:45am	break
9:45am-11:00am	Choosing and Using the Right Mic
11:00am-11:15am	break
11:15am-11:45pm	Q&A with the Editors
11:45am-1:15pm	Lunch
1:15pm-2:30pm	Editing Techniques
2:30pm-2:45pm	break
2:45pm-4:00pm	Basic Lighting Techniques

Sunday September 14th

Basic Editing

Hands-On, Basic Editing: Get behind a Sony Laptop using Adobe Premiere Pro CSS as our instructors take you from raw footage to a professional product. If you're new to video production, or just want to brush up your skills, you'll benefit from this intensive lesson taught by one of Videomaker's instructors. Techniques covered include editing theory, transitions, media management, audio track creation, and more! Class size is limited, so sign up today!