| |
Walter Graff Lighting Seminar - April 2005 - NYC |
|
Walter Graff is proud to offer another of his very special lighting seminars in New York City on April 2, 2005 at Abel Cine Tech.
His January 2005 was very well received.See here!
This seminar is for those who have a beginning through intermediate level of knowledge about lighting technique and who want to take their skills to the next level. This would include those who own their own cameras and make shorts, films, whether for their own amusement or for the independent film market. It would also include those who work in news, or any other programs for broadcast television, and non broadcast production atmospheres. |
|
| This seminar is less about camera equipment and more about technique although various cameras will be used in the demonstrations. While you may feel that you know too little or too much for this event, many who have attended in the past say regardless of their level of knowledge, this seminar spoke volumes to them. Bottom line, if you want to expand your lighting knowledge, this is the seminar for you . |
|
| This one-day seminar will be held in NYC. The date of the event will be Saturday the second of April, 2005. |
|
| Walter Graff's seminars are highly regarded. Walter speaks in clear, straightforward language that the beginner and professional alike can understand. Many who have attended past lectures say that they've learned more in one day from Walter than they have from any other professional seminar at more than twice the price. Walter doesn't lecture as much as he works together with the group. Freeform conversation is a big part of his lectures. |
|
| Here is what you will learn: |
| 9am: Introduction- We'll spend this time getting to know Walter and each other. A bit of breakfast will be offered (coffee, bagels, doughnuts, etc) Walter will gauge the group's knowledge level, which will help him to determine the direction of the day. |
|
| 10am: The Basics- Many professionals who have taken Walter's courses in the past often question this part of the program. Most feel that they are beyond this. Yet those same people who question this part of the day are the first ones to admit that they never knew there was so much about lighting no one had ever taught them. At the same time, beginners find what Walter teaches here easier to understand and grasp than any text or video on the market. It's a great way to put everyone on the same page. This morning session includes an interesting presentation on color, understanding a video signal, thoughts on lighting and videotape examples for discussion. Its a great way to start the day. |
|
| 11am: From Theory to Practice- Walter demonstrates just how many variations of the head-shot there are, and in doing so, helps the group to see how shade, color, and texture make the difference between simply illuminating someone and creating a work of art. The use of various fixtures is demonstrated as are gels, cutters, internal camera adjustments and camera diffusion. |
|
| 12:30pm: Lunch - We supply the lunch and everyone gets to relax and meet some new friends. |
|
| 1:30pm: From Lighting Plot to Real Life - Walter looks at some real world set-ups including a dinner scene, a night interior, and other cinema verite examples, and shows how you can achieve an efficient chroma-key set-up. |
|
| 3:00pm: Tabletops- you may never need to do one, but seeing how it's done opens up a whole new world of lighting. |
|
| 4:00pm: You make the call- This is Q&A time, and the answers are demonstrations. |
|
6:00pm: The end of the day. Many times, those who provide the venue for Walter's seminars ask the question "How long do you need?" Walter's answer is, "Trust me, you will be throwing us out of here because no one will want to leave". And while we hope to get out by 6pm, if we need to go longer we will.
|
|
What this seminar will teach you more clearly than you have ever been taught before:
What video represents electronically and how that helps you to understand its limitations
White Balance
Depth of Field
Internal Camera Adjustments
Filtration
Use of Color
Lighting Chroma Keys
Creating Background Looks
Differences in Men, Women and Skin Shades
Color Considerations and Psychological Effects of Color
Mixed Color Temperatures
Creating a Mood and Theme
Down and Dirty Techniques When You Have Little Money, No Lights, and No Budget
Anything Else You Can Think of During the Q&A... |
|
| Demonstrations will include power-point, video examples, hand-outs, and hands-on technique. |
| |
Pre-paid cost for the one-day-seminar including everything above: $100.00
This money will be completely refundable if you can not make the seminar for any reason or if this seminar is not what you thought it would be.
Date: Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 to be held at:
Abel Cine Tech
609 Greenwich Streeet
NY, NY
http://www.abelcine.com
Times: 9am-6pm
For hotels we suggest a Google search under "NYC Hotel Rates". Expect $95 rates at many hotels at this time of year.
Payments will register to Hellgate Pictures, Inc. Our phone number is 212 517 5237. Our business address is:
444 E. 82 Street
New York NY 10028
THIS SEMINAR HAS LIMITED SEATING AND REGISTRATION MAY BE CUT OFF AT ANY TIME
THIS SEMINAR IS NOW SOLD OUT. IF YOU WANT TO BE PLACED ON A LIST FOR THE NEXT EVENT
CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions about this seminar address all inquiries here. If you want to pay by check or cash, you must FIRST register by sending an email with your intention to attend. Click here and give us your info.
|
About Walter Graff
  
Walter Graff has worked in the field of commercial, feature film and industrial /broadcast television since 1982. He has successfully worked in more areas of production than most others work in a single career. Walter has a unique combination of technical and creative knowledge that has helped him to excel in many areas of production. He has directed numerous single and multi-camera broadcast and commercial productions for government, agency, and broadcast clients. Walter was a network level lighting director for nine years for many organizations such as NBC, ESPN, and NIPPON TV. Walter is a respected cinematographer who has lensed over 400 programs for cable and broadcast networks including NBC, A&E, and Fox. Walter has also produced content for nearly 40 broadcast shows and an equal number of television pilots. He was a pioneer in creating the look and feel of seven daytime talk programs in the nineties. His innovative producing technique and shooting style is considered by many industry peers to be the precursor for today's reality programming. Walter has earned numerous industry accolades including EMMY awards, Telly Awards, and New York Festival Awards to name a few.
The photos found throughout this page are from some of the many hundreds of commercials, broadcast programs, industrials, and special effects that Walter has lit over the years.
Page updated 3/05/2005 2:00pm |
|
|
our team 
