The Cinematography Workshop

The sixth annual Capricorn Film Festival is Central Queensland's premiere film arts destination event situated in the picturesque tourist locale, Yeppoon.  The event contains Feature Film, Documentary and short film premieres, Theatre and Performance Art, Multi art experiences, Hero Destination activities, Video Gaming and Masterclasses.

Capricorn Film Festival

Are you a Photographer or Videographer, a Director or a Student, Emerging or Mid Level? Learn more in our 2 day online course.

Gladstone Regional Council &amp; Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Capricorn Film Festival present The Cinematographers Workshop with industry professionals, Peter Szilveszter and Shing Fung Cheung.The workshop is a fully immersive program that provides attendees with the knowledge, tools, and experience, essential to move towards a working professional in the film industry. Unlike any other film program you’ll find, this exposes you to fundamental film theory, top-tier industry equipment, and the tools and knowledge to get to the next level in your career.Attendees will leave the workshop having gained meaningful and extensive experience in all aspects of cinematography, the camera, and visual storytelling.INTERACTIVE: Gladstone region residents participating in the online workshop will have the option to film the “landscape’ of Gladstone after day 1 and prior to day 2. Their footage will be uploaded and reviewed with feedback by workshop tutors Peter and Fung and correlated into a video presentation to be screened at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery. Participants will be able to ask questions and chat with tutors throughout the workshop.PASSIVE: View the class without taking part in the above Interactive option, which is only available for Gladstone region residents only. Participants will be able to ask questions and chat with tutors throughout the workshop.ATTENDEE OPTIONSGladstone region - Interactive or Passive workshopAll other regions - Passive workshopAVAILABLE SPACESInteractive workshop - 10Passive workshop - 10ELIGILBILITY No experience requiredAUDIENCEThe Cinematography Workshop is aimed at first time and emerging Cinematographers, camera operators, Director and photographers, though all are welcome.AGES   Age restrictions apply to 12 years old and above.DATESSaturday 4th JulySaturday 11th JulyTIME4th July 1000-130011th July 1000-1300 (1000-1100 dedicated to Gladstone landscape footage feedback)PRICEGeneral Admission - $66Students/KCA/Pensioners - $44Gladstone Residents - $44WORKSHOP DAY 1Introduction <ul><li>Peter Szilveszter </li><li>Shing Fung Cheung</li></ul>What is Cinematography<ul><li>Examples of work</li></ul>Composition &amp; Framing<ul><li>Basic Rules</li><li>Line of action</li><li>Blocking</li></ul>Lighting<ul><li>What is Lighting</li><li>Types of lighting</li><li>Contrast</li></ul>Movement<ul><li>Why move camera</li><li>Types of movements</li></ul>Lenses<ul><li>Types of lenses</li><li>DOF</li><li>Position vs Lens size</li></ul>Camera<ul><li>Format</li><li>Settings - creative decision based setup</li></ul>WORKSHOP DAY 2Review footage and critique suggestionsBreaking Down A Script/Scene<ul><li>Finding visual language &amp; Style</li><li>Location Scouting</li><li>Shot Listing</li><li>Gear choice</li></ul>Production<ul><li>Being prepared</li><li>Working with the director and other HOD</li><li>Keeping records of day shoot</li></ul>Post Production<ul><li>Grading and working with colourist</li></ul>Gaining Experience and being Hired<ul><li>Build relationships</li><li>Shoot for a purpose</li><li>It doesn’t happen overnight</li></ul>BIOGRAPHY OF TUTORSShing Fung CheungFung has worked in commercials for clients such as Mitsubishi, Ford, Pepsi, Sunsilk and Virgin Australia;  worked on projects with companies such as Shine Australia;  shot music videos for some of Australia&#x27;s top artists including Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Silverchair, and Jessica Mauboy. Fung has also created award winning short films, feature films and documentaries.<a href="https://www.shingfungcheung.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.shingfungcheung.com/</a><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2312424/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2312424/</a>Peter SzilveszterHe began his love of films at the age of 5 when he first saw E.T. in Hungary where he was born and his family moved to Australia at the age of 10 from there he forged his way as a filmmaker, studied 3 years of Film and Television at a local college and followed up by starting his own production business and cutting his teeth from all facets of production. After 10 years it was time to take the next step which was to work on narrative films as a cinematographer. His first feature was <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3844876?ref_=nmbio_mbio" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Legend of Ben Hall</a>, which was highly acclaimed and award winning for its cinematography.http://petersz.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5185391/WORKSHOP PARTNER The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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