Heather Morton coming to Pikto. “Portfolio Development Masterclass”
Happy to announce that Toronto Art buyer Heather Morton will run a workshop "Portfolio Development Masterclass" at Pikto January 31st and February 7th. If you are a photographer looking to expand your marketing and presentation skills you must not miss this workshop. Heather is a leading Art Buyer with 10 years experience hiring and working with photographers. She has a huge following who discuss and promote photography on her blog,
http://www.heathermorton.ca/blog/
The course description:
Portfolio Development Masterclass
Heather Morton
Day1. Sunday January 31st 2010 10AM- 5PM
Day2. Sunday February 7th 2010 10AM - 5PM
Cost: $280 for two days
Requirements: Portfolio of work.
“During my 10 years in the commercial photography industry, I have seen thousands of portfolios, websites and promos from all over the globe. As a consultant, I work with photographers at different points in their careers to help them modify their promotion to ensure they are presenting their best possible work in the best possible way. This consultation can cover areas of specific interest to you- from website image selection to feedback on a specific creative project”.
Heather Morton. www.heathermorton.ca/blog
This 2 day workshop will give students the opportunity to improve their portfolio with individual instruction from an industry insider.
On the first day, you will have a one-on-one 45 minute session in which your work will be reviewed: images, portfolio, promotion…. whatever you think you will use to sell yourself as a photographer.
At the end of this session, you will get two things: feedback on your portfolio and an assignment for the week. This will be based on what you have presented and on your specific work. It will push you to go further with your vision, develop a promo piece, or flesh out a burgeoning idea or series; whatever seems most appropriate for you.
On the following weekend, your assignment will be critiqued in a small group. In this session, you will get more feedback on your work and you will be able to see the work of other students and how they have developed their vision and refined their portfolio based on their particular criticism.
You will come out of this session with some concrete, industry-relevant advice plus an idea of where to concentrate your efforts as you try and carve out a niche for yourself in a very competitive industry. This process of portfolio development will be invaluable as you continue to develop your style and articulate your vision.
Limited engagement at PIKTO.
Jade Lee Portelli. “Sunday Mornings” Photographic Exhibition. Opening Reception, November 17th 2009, 7-10pm
Please join Jade Lee Portelli for the Opening Reception "Sunday Mornings".
Rovoli Lounge, 334 Queen St West. Toronto
Johan H Campbell: “Scalpay: Last of the Fishermen” www.johanhallbergcampbell.com
Full series at, www.johanhallbergcampbell.com
Artist Showcase: “Kemptville Lavignes”, by Esmond Lee.
“Kemptville is a small town located in Ontario is not far from Ottawa. The humble town of 3,500 is primarily made of farmland. Here. The Lavigne family hosts a yearly reunion that sees the attendance of members and close friends from four generations. Some have stayed in town, others have moved to cities, and a few have left Canada. However, all of them return for this one day back to the family form. This is Kemptville and these are the Lavignes.”
DSLR Cinematography
Click on Link below to find instructors Jean Heguy (Director of Photography) video shot with 5d2.
Two Day Workshop
Sunday December 6th, 2009 10am - 5pm
Sunday December 13th, 2009 10am - 5pm
Cost $280 for Two Days
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Prerequisites: a DSLR with video capability such as Canon 5D mk2, Canon 500D, Nikon D90, Nikon D5000, Pentax K7, Olympus EP-1, Panasonic DMC-GH1 and many others that will come later.
As the photographic industry transitions, the idea of using moving image as a medium has become a reality, both for Amateur and Professionals alike. The camera world has changed and there is an established trend that the new breed of DSLR feature video with 720p and/or 1080p video shooting capability. Photographers have an opportunity to work in a new market, and be competitive with minimal equipment investment.
Join photographer Jean Héguy for a weekend to learn how to get the most out of your camera’s video capability. Participants will learn how to shoot for a video timeline, setting up for video, do interesting camera movements, how to light for it. Learning the formats and jargon related to video from a photographer’s perspective.
In this hands on 2 day workshop we will shoot a short narrative, learn how to shoot different angles to make interesting cuts, light it properly, make video more cinematographic. We will edit this footage on day 2, how to add music, color correct and export to dvd and web using different compressions. Jean will also show his director of photography reel, mostly done with DSLR.
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