June 14, 2012 - On the evening of June 13, close to 40 professional Videographers came together at the epic Creative Co-Op to learn the secrets of professional video editors. Robert Harrington and Chris Shepherd of Bella Vista Productions demonstrated their production pipeline for wedding videos. This is the same process used by the pros in Hollywood for cutting a feature film, and the techniques they shared apply equally as well for editing any large production.
The talk began with some basic housekeeping tips - keep your work area clean, focus on one project at a time, avoid distractions (phone, social media, email, etc.). While it sounds basic, these small things can have a major impact on the amount of work you get done in a day. Next, they talked about their methodology for file transfer and backup. This information was just a warm up to the real meat of the presentation - their editing process.
Posted by on June 15, 2012
May 24, 2012 - More students from Aveda Institutes prepared for a professional fashion shoot with epic photographer Joey Mouton in order to display their skills. Such a shoot allows the graduating students to pick the best shots as material for their portfolios. This provides them with valuable real-world experience before they leave school and an advantage in the job market.
Posted by Clare on June 14, 2012
__large.jpg "This shot utilizes dramatic lighting to grab attention.")
__large.jpg "When the model is having fun, the shots look more naturally playful.")
__large.jpg "Props were used based on the student's theme.")
__large.jpg "The student chose a hairstyle and clothing that complemented the model's tattoo.")
__large.jpg "This angle complements the fairy wings.")
__large.jpg "Joey alternated with full-body and head shots.")
__large.jpg "Softer lighting is used to create a natural look.")
__large.jpg "Lighting is important even for simple portraits.")