TITLE: HDSLR CINEMA 101
Presented by Alex Buono
DESCRIPTION: In the world of film and television, there is no deadline more
unmovable than when you hear those magical words, “Live from New York, It’s
Saturday Night! “. As a 10-year veteran of the Saturday Night Live Film Unit, Alex
Buono must deliver high-end commercial parodies and short films in as few as 24
hours, and he will share with you how shooting with the Canon 5DmII & 7D has
revolutionized the way he works. Alex will use his experience over the decade at
SNL to demonstrate everything you need to know when it comes to shooting
videos with your DSLR. Topics covered will include an extensive setup primer:
discussing shutter speeds, frame rates, aspect ratios, camera settings, and vital
production gear. Alex will also cover his work flow – both on-set and in post
production, including topics such as, “Advantages of Canon DSLR versus other
Formats”; “Transcoding files into edit-friendly codecs”; and “How to create time
lapse sequences”. Whether you are a still photographer looking to transition into
video production or a veteran cinematographer looking to embrace new
technology, this lecture will provide a comprehensive introduction to HDSLR
cinema.

Alexander Buono Bio (2011)
Producer / Director of Photography
Born in Portland, Oregon, Alex moved to Los Angeles in 1991 to attend the
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, majoring in film
production and still photography. His early post-collegiate years were spent on the
camera crews of studio films including Twister, Conspiracy Theory, and
Armageddon, learning from top ASC cinematographers and personal mentors
including Conrad Hall, Don Burgess, Dean Cundey, and John Schwartzman. Soon
after, Alex became a full-time cinematographer of indie films, music videos, and as
the Director of Photography for the Saturday Night Live Film Unit. In 2003, Alex
received an Oscar Nomination for the short film Johnny Flynton, which he
photographed and also produced. Alex repeated the dual role of cinematographer
and co-producer on Green Street Hooligans, about London’s football-gang
subculture starring Elijah Wood and Charlie Hunnam, which won both the Grand
Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2005 South By Southwest Film Festival. He
was also the cinematographer of Shanghai Kiss, which he shot in Shanghai with an
all-Chinese crew. Following, Alex wrote, produced and shot the documentary
feature Bigger Stronger Faster*, which premiered in competition at the 2008
Sundance Film Festival and was distributed theatrically by Magnolia Pictures. In
2009, Alex’s 10th season with Saturday Night Live marked his first experimentation
with the new HDSLR format, shooting the show’s title sequence and most of the
season’s commercial parodies with Canon’s 5Dm2 and 7D cameras, earning him
sponsorship with both CanonUSA and Lexar Media. Most recently, Alex continued
his experimentation with Canon DSLRs as the 2nd Unit director/DP for the new
ABC drama series Detroit 187. Alex is a member of the International
Cinematographer’s Guild, the International Documentary Association and the
Writer’s Guild of America. Alex lives in Venice, California where he continues to
write, produce, and shoot for his production company, Third Person, and is
represented by Hyphen Management.

Click above for highlights from last year’s NJVA/WEVA event!

REGISTER and PAY HERE

Save the date! On Wednesday, May 18th, the New Jersey Videographers Association
(NJVA) and WEVA International present the 3rd Annual NJVA-WEVA Institute
Northeast Conference for all wedding & event filmmakers.

The one-day event returns to the Hilton Garden Inn/Raritan Center in
Edison, NJ from Noon to 10pm (with a break for dinner) and will feature the
hottest speakers from around the country. Plus, there will be an industry trade
show, and great networking opportunities. All current members of WEVA, NJVA, and
all other local videographers associations will receive discount registration.
First Speaker Announced!!

HDSLR Cinema 101 will be presented by  Saturday Night Live’s Alex Buono, a 10-year veteran of SNL’s film unit.

“This will be our industry’s largest regional educational and networking event
of the year,” said NJVA President Julie Conroy

“NJVA and WEVA have arranged a discount hotel room rate of just $139/night at
the Hilton for all attendees. This unique educational event will cover a wide
range of topics that will enhance and grow your business.”

WEVA Chairman Roy Chapman adds, “This year’s Conference will offer an
exceptional way to discover new trends, techniques and technologies shaping our
industry, with peer networking throughout the entire Conference. The event will
feature the latest in DSLR cameras, shooting & editing techniques, and new
business strategies.”

Register now seating is limited.

REGISTER and PAY HERE

Door Prizes

Raffle 6 Tickets for $5.00

CS5  Production Premium Suite

Uno Rig

Petrol Bags

Sony PCMM 10/B Portable PCM Recorder

Final Cut Training DVD’s With Booklet

1 Year Platinum Account

Package of Various Prizes

Package of wear gear

$ 100.00 Gift Certificates

$ 100.00 Gift Certificate

Here is the live Twitter Wall that will be projected on a screen at the event. lets start tweeting!!! IF you do not have a twitter account or just don’t know how to use twitter there will be a table setup next to the projector for a chance for you to sit down and get a lesson and get signed up to twitter and facebook and other social media sites.
in order for your tweet to appear on the wall include this in any of your tweets #NJVAWEVA

Key Exhibitors

“Principles of Storytelling: The Language of Film”
Kevin Shahinian – Pacific Pictures

http://www.twitter.com/kevinshahinian

Join Kevin Shahinian as he delves into the fundamentals of cinematic storytelling. You’ll learn how to establish a strong point of view to set your film apart. You’ll learn how to incorporate things like act structure, inciting incidents, and turning points to engage your audience and your client with potent drama. Kevin will show you how to add a layer of visual subtext through shot composition, lens choice, camera movement, montage and “wow” shots like the fluid master.
Then join Kevin for the east coast screening of his film “City of Lakes.”

“CITY OF LAKES” The Official Trailer from PACIFIC PICTURES on Vimeo.

The film, which officially premièred in Las Vegas at NAB 2010 is the largest live event/scripted concept production ‘hybrid’ film ever produced. Kevin and his team embarked on a journey to Udaipur, India, where they capture an extravagant, three-day marriage celebration, and simultaneously shot a concept film with the hope of creating one seamless film. “City of Lakes” was shot entirely on the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D. Following the screening, join Kevin & Joe Simon for a unique, in-depth Q and A about the production!

About Kevin
Kevin Shahinian is an award-winning filmmaker, graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and founder of Pacific Pictures, a boutique film production company based in Los Angeles, CA that produces live event, corporate and original concept productions for clients around the world. Kevin’s ground-breaking work has been featured by publications such as EventDV Magazine & HD Video Pro. In 2009, he was named in the Event DV “Top 25″ event filmmakers list. Kevin was a featured speaker at WEVA Expo 2009 in Orlando, FL

Kevin Shahinian Joins an all star list of speakers and vendors Including John Goolsby, Joe Simon, and Keith Kelly. If you are a Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore or Washington D.C. videographer, this event has easy access via Amtrak or I-95. The Hilton Garden Inn is located just minutes from Newark International airport creating easy access for out of town attendees.
The one-day event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn/Raritan Centerin Edison, NJ from noon-10:00pm (with a break for dinner.) There will be a hands on trade show, and great networking opportunities. Current members of WEVA and all other local videographer associations receive discount registration.
NJVA and WEVA have arranged a discount hotel room rate of just $139/night at the Hilton for all attendees.
Complete event info at www.njva.org

To register, click here or go to: www.njva.org/weva-event/register

Finding Success in Today’s Economyhttp://www.njva.org/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=521&type=image&TB_iframe=true
The Business of Wedding & Special Event Videography
John Goolsby, Godfather Video

Known as the “Godfather of Wedding Videography”, John Goolsby is a legend in the wedding and special event videography business. He’s won every major industry award for creative achievement, spoken at countless WEVA and local association events, been elected as leader of industry associations and been inducted into the WEVA Hall of Fame. John will show you how to find success during this economic downturn. You’ll learn how to diversify your business, keep costs down, network, and John’s tips to running a successful company.
John Goolsby’s Website http://www.weddingvideo.com/

Nearby Local Associations

New York Professional Videographers   http://www.nypv.com

Long Island Videographers Association   http://www.liva.org

Greater Philadelphia Videographers Association   http://www.gpva.com

Professional Videographers Association of Connecticut   http://www.pvact.org

New Jersey Final Cut Pro Users Group   http://www.njfcpug.org

 North Jersey Chapter of the Media Communications Association International   http://www.mca-inj.org/

 National Associations and Workshops

www.weva.com
Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)
Founded over a decade ago, WEVA International is the largest trade association for professional wedding & event video producers, shooters and editors and leads the field with education that’s on the cutting-edge of industry developments and new technologies.

http://www.infocusvideoevent.com/
From our 2010 conference in Austin, in which you get to rub shoulders with many of the best in the industry, to our educational blog, where our cutting edge team shares how to best run a business and maximize technologies, IN[FOCUS] is with you throughout the year to help take your business to the next level. By keeping you focused on your business, IN[FOCUS] will encourage you to get to the top of your market by running the most efficient, artistic, service oriented businesses you possibly can. It pays to stay IN[FOCUS].

http://www.reframecollective.com/
The Re:Frame Collective is dedicated to continually developing a positive image of the event filmmaking industry by promoting creative storytelling, contemporary technology, and uplifting artists. This is done with an unwavering demand for integrity, honesty, and creative ingenuity through sound business practice.

Online Forums and Info

www.videouniversity.com
A nominal fee of $25 gets you access to the industry’s largest forum. This online community has thousands of members from around the world. You’ll find it to have the most active forums in the event industry with hundreds of posts a day. The website contains a free library of articles pertaining to all aspects of the industry.

http://www.eventdv.net/
The companion website to the popular EventDV magazine. The website features hundreds of articles from the industries most creative and successful members.

WedVidTalk.com
Kathy and Al Ritondo host weekly podcasts with legends throughout the video community. Their podcasts criss-cross a broad range of topics from shooting to editing, running a business, advertising and marketing. Their website contains five years worth of great podcasts.

www.dvinfo.net
Over a million posts strong, with expert input from over 25,000 registered members from around the world, ranging from industry professionals to equipment manufacturers to indie producers, the DVinfo.net forums are your source for the highest quality, no-nonsense video production news, techniques and advice on the net.

http://eventfilmmaker.com/
Event Filmmaker Social Media Network! (formerly WedFACT)
The Event Filmmaker Social Media Network is an active online community comprised of the most creative and successful event film & video artists in the world.
By joining our exclusive community, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other event filmmakers, respond to polls, view exclusive video content, participate in our competitions and access many other special features.

www.wedvidpro.com/forums/
A free online forum for event videogrpahers.

http://www.freshdv.com/
Serving up fresh, crispy news and views for the creators and consumers of digital video .

July 2009 we had a joint meeting with WEVA (Wedding Event Video Association and the NJVA with an expo of our sponsors products. check out the slideshow below