In this 2-day weekend session, dive head-first into non-linear video editing to put the polish on your digital video projects. Editing concepts are covered as well as an introduction to transitions, effects and simple motion graphics.

Day 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Introduction and Lecture (Theater)
Basics of video editing concepts
Visual presentations of sample videos
Instructor-led tutorials
Standard editing techniques and tools

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hands-on editing with instructor supervision and guidance

Day 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor-led tutorials (Computer Lab)
Working with still images, speed and freeze-frames
Transforming and manipulating footage
Introduction to effects and transitions
Hands-on editing with instructor supervision and guidance

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor-led tutorials
Hands-on editing with instructor supervision and guidance

This series of intensive weekend courses is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of video for DSLR photographers. Through classroom discussions, visual examples and hands-on workshops we discuss how to add DSLR video to a photographer's repertoire.

Each weekend session focuses on one of three essential aspects of video production and can be taken individually or as a full packaged series.

At the end of this course you will have more confidence in using your camera and equipment, an understanding of basic video production principles, increased skill in manipulating creative tools and a renewed excitement for what DSLR cameras have to offer. Whether you are an aspiring professional, a dedicated hobbyist or a weekend warrior, this course is sure to satisfy your taste for video production!

About the Instructor: Scott Hastings

Scott is a Media Producer & Trainer with 15 years of professional experience. Scott brings great relevance to his training through patience, humour, and proven communication techniques to convey complex concepts in simple understandable ways. Scott is an active designer, blogger, administrator and video producer.

Equipment requirements:
Video-capable digital SLR camera with at least 1 lens
Memory Card

Pre-requisites: Digital Photography 101 or equivalent fundamental understanding of digital photography

Duration: Each session is 2 days, Saturday / Sunday from 9am to 5pm

Cost: $375 for individual sessions or $995 package for all 3 sessions

2013 dates posted soon...contact us if interested! 

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