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Following is a list of past MVPA
Seminars:
IATSE/MVPA Agreement instructional seminar took place, open to
members and non-members. We’d like to offer special thanks
to the members of our negotiating committee who led this seminar:
Randy Winograd (HSI Productions/Mars Media) and Sam Aslanian (DNA,
Inc.)
Base 2 Seminar
MVPA members were treated to an exceptional seminar at Base 2
Studios, guided by owner Morris Paulson. With a record high number
of attendees, the seminar took a look behind the smoke and mirrors
of post-production to offer insight about shooting and compositing
green screen elements, various applications of 3D animation, and
tips on the best way to shoot videos for treatments ranging from
crowd replication to 3D virtual environments.
Using examples of videos for artists such as Missy Elliott, Usher,
and Ja Rule, Paulson demonstrated how simple techniques and follow-through
during production can eliminate need - and cost - of extensive
post production. Paulson also emphasized that many difficulties
that are encountered in post-production can be easily avoided
with appropriate communication prior to a shoot.
Common green screen fumbles were discussed, such as green wardrobes,
heavy use of shiny jewelry, poor framing on the screen, water
and smoke effects, and wrinkles and shadows on the screen. “Rotoscope”
seemed to be the word of the night.
Interestingly, it was the glamour section of the seminar that
seemed to generate the most excitement, as Paulson showed off
techniques that make the beautiful so... beautiful.
For more information on Base 2 Studios, please contact Morris
Paulson at 310.452.1338 or check out www.base2studios.net.
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MOTION CONTROL - Camera Control
Camera Control hosted a seminar and gave an entertaining and informative
presentation of the Motion Control System. In attendance were
Glen Bennett, an Inferno artist and director for Original Film,
who explained how motion control fits into modern post production.
Music Video director Ramaa Mosley explained some of the trickier
uses of motion control in her recent video for Five For Fighting's
"Superman".
For more information, call Matt Roberts at Camera Control, 310.581.8343
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GRIP AND LIGHTING - Hollywood Rental Company
Hollywood Rental Company held a seminar at Raleigh Studios. Focusing
on all areas of production, Eric Hall demonstrated and covered
the breakdown and showcase of standard and specialty equipment,
new developments in lighting, and maximizing your grip and lighting
budgets - with questions answered regarding expendables, losses
and damages.
For information, call Eric Hall at 818.525.5200
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EKTACHROME 100 D - Eastman Kodak
Looking at Kodak's new reversal stock, the Ektachrome 100 D was
highlighted for this seminar. Points were well demonstrated to
attendees such as Malik Sayeed, Frank Sacramento, Gobi Nejad and
more. The true 100 speed with its superior color saturation, fine
grain, electrifying color and shocking brightness is a sure favorite
for those who just adore color!
For more information, call Kathy Mazza at 323.464.6131
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DVD COMPRESSION - BitMax
Taking time to venture into the future of music video, BitMax
showed off their digital studio. BitMax provides high-end compression
services, DVD authoring, web host and streaming for film and video
professionals. Attendees included representatives from Propaganda,
Little Minx, Villains, The A & R Group, Isis Films, Montana
Artists, Clever Films, and many more!
Contact Nancy Bennet at BitMax for more information. 323.957.9797
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PRODUCTION PLANNING - Great Northern Brokerage
With a variety of guest speakers including Richard H. Eisenberg,
the Senior Partner at Great Northern, and risk management expert
Louis Therrien (CSP, ARM), this seminar concentrated on safety
and risky management, claims and loss history, clearances, workers
compensation, civil authority/political risk, and many other valuable
aspects of pre-production planning. Moderated by Richard Dolley
of Great Northern (212.603.0320), we were lucky enough to host
this seminar in both Los Angeles and New York!
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THE MILLISECOND CAMERA - In Assocation with the Director's
Bureau and Quixote Stages
The Millisecond Camera was introduced to the music video production
community. This camera can shoot at up to 12,000 fps. Now, that's
sloooooooow motion! Attendees included Roman Coppola, Tarsem,
Spike Jonze, Sofia Coppola, Marc Webb, Gavin Bowden, Neil Pollock,
Michael Patrick Jann, Todd Cole, Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
and many, many more.
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In addition to thanking our past seminar hosts, the MVPA welcomes
new seminar ideas from our vendor members. Contact Amy E
at the MVPA office: 213.387.1590 or EMAIL US!
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