Workshops

Virtual Reality Productions

Friday, April 12 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
9 AM - 5 PM

2 Days • $999

Instructor: Nick Harauz

The 360/VR video industry continues to grow with more channels for consuming immersive content than ever before. Combine this with new, affordable and evolved spherical cameras that simplify how you capture footage, and you have an industry on the verge of exploding. 360/VR is here to stay, and this field workshop is about getting you up and running in 360, providing you a thorough understanding of the workflow from production to post.
 
In this 2-day comprehensive workshop, Nick Harauz will empower attendees with the appropriate tools, knowledge and hands-on experience required to create their next immersive masterpiece and easily distinguish between their zenith and nadir.
 
The workshop is designed to provide:
  • The most thorough overview of 360/VR content creation. We’ll take a look at its history, where it is to and future considerations – all while using 360 technology hands-on.
  • Maximize creativity and efficiency creating appealing 360 content and provide practical tips and practices and workflow advice attendees may apply to their very next 360 project.
  • Shooting 360 to expand the capabilities of HD and 4K production.

Workshop Location: TBA on Day 1. Las Vegas Convention Center classroom on Day 2

Note: This two-day workshop is limited to 25 attendees.

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UAV Drone Night Flight

Saturday, April 13, 2024
2PM - 10PM

1 Day • $849

Instructor: Douglas Spotted Eagle

Drones are a powerful tool for many cinematographers; however drone use is regulated by the FAA and night flight requires UA Pilots to “assure all required persons participating in the small unmanned aircraft operation have the knowledge to recognize and overcome visual illusions caused by darkness and understand physiological conditions which may degrade night vision.”
 
This unique Night UA flight training course will equip UA pilots with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pilot your UA at night safely, efficiently, and effectively.
 
More than 70% of our UA flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UA in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UA and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated.
 
This workshop will provide both theoretical information informing pilots on how to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight and put that theory to work in the field! Attendees will take a test after the theory section course is complete. Upon successful completion (70% or greater) attendees will receive a certification of completion.
 
This Night UAV Flight workshop will showcase:
  • Different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night.
  • Autokinesis and night landing illusions and how to avoid them.
  • Equipment setup.
  • Risk Mitigation.
  • Importance of acclimating your eye for night flight & avoiding light contamination.

 

Once the theory section (and testing) is complete, experienced field UA (drone) instructors will bring your training into the field. Their goal is to equip remote pilots with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pilot the UA safely, efficiently and effectively, in night-time environments. Who Should Attend 107 certificated pilots interested in night UA flight applications is the focus of this workshop, however, hobby pilots will also find value in this session as the course presents safety topics rarely considered by hobbyists. Any UA pilot looking to build their knowledge pool will find significant benefit in this deep dive into the physics, physiology, risks, and rewards of night-time operations.

Workshop Location: Seven Magic Mountains (meet at Las Vegas Convention Center)

Note: This one-day workshop is limited to 25 attendees.

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Budget Powered Productions

Friday, April 12, 2024
9AM - 5PM

1 Day • $849

Instructor: Douglas Spotted Eagle

Gaining access to an audience has never been easier. Gaining access to great gear isn’t always easy. Is it possible to create polished, powerful content without the gear everyone else seems to be using?

Absolutely.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss sound, lighting, support equipment, shoot-for-edit best-practices, and outputs for broad distribution platform access. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with the instructor in setting up the “production” and equipment setup.

Planning production will include an overview of equipment that best-suits the needs of the production. Not all gear works for all types of capture scenarios!

Audio – Dive into this workshop where attendees will experience various microphones and where/how to use them. We will zero in on best-practices for the various types of microphones and their specific use cases, including some of the challenges with wireless systems.

Lighting – Experience portable lighting equipment that doesn’t break the bank yet while providing big budget quality, and experience a variety of guaranteed setups, built for speed and flexibility. Attendees will assist and direct lighting setup with the instructor.

Production – We will discuss shooting for the edit, editing techniques to speed the process, and outputs. Attendees will also experience the “art of the interview,” a series of interview techniques for the shy interviewer or the reluctant interviewee, guaranteed to produce a comfortable word flow.

This workshop is all about YOU the attendee; be ready to work with Douglas “on set” as the discussed equipment is setup for a small production at the end of the workshop.

 

Workshop Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
 

Note: This one-day workshop is limited to 25 attendees.

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Content Creator Masterclass

Friday, April 12, 2024
9AM - 5PM

1 Day • $849

Instructor: Juliana Broste

Attendees will harness the power of telling your story and apply the “need to know” skills and shortcuts necessary to survive in today’s growing content creation industry. Join us for a unique opportunity to co-mingle and compare notes with fellow content creators while brushing up on the latest tools, trends and techniques in this master class dedicated to the makers. 

Workshop Location: AREA15
 

Note: This one-day workshop is limited to 25 attendees

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Remote Production & Streaming Workshop

Thursday–Friday, April 21-22, 2022

$809

This field workshop helps you master the complete workflow for two incredibly relevant production topics that complement each other.  Learn how to embrace Remote Production collaboration to promote safer and more efficient remote production solutions during the pandemic and into the future.  Additionally you will learn how to deliver live content with both multiple and single camera productions.

Join top experts Gary Adcock, Doug Daulton and Rich Harrington as they guide you through the process of capturing quality audio and video under a variety of production scenarios.  You’ll learn how to work in the field for covering everything from complex events to single camera interviews.  This is an on-location workshop where you’ll get to observe a working set and see equipment in use, at an event venue in Las Vegas.

This workshop allows attendees to try out a variety of equipment and get real-world experience. The class contains multiple hands-on periods, where attendees can test the equipment used during the workshop and get customized questions answered.  Representatives from top equipment manufacturers will also be in attendance to answer questions.

The workshop is designed to:

Provide a comprehensive overview of the video streaming workflow, from pre-production to production
Teach best practices for live streaming and multi-camera production, including techniques for lighting, sound, and a variety of cameras
Show strategies for both remote capture and collaboration
Explore delivery to both private streaming and broad reach social media platforms

What to Expect:

This 2-day workshop will take place at The Space located at 3460 Cavaretta Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

On Thursday, April 21, the workshop will take place from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.
On Friday, April 22, the workshop will take place from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Lunch will be provided on both days.

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UAV Drone Day Workshop

Friday, April 22, 2022

$579

Level:  Beginner to Intermediate

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS or Drones) are a staple in the toolkit of any videographer, and with good reason; they are used not only to create beautiful video from new (and previously unachievable angles), but to collect data that can be used for other production content. Cost effective, reduced risk, and often able to access in places that are generally inaccessible, this is not surprising that video professionals are rapidly adding sUAS to their production kit.

This field trip is designed for those either evaluating sUAS or who have recently acquired an sUAS for production use.  Attendees will be able to fly with top instructors who are there not just to share best practices; they’re also prepared to address any questions or concerns ranging from standard practices, maintenance, or regulatory changes. This is a hands-on training course.

Each instructor will have small groups of student pilots so that we can fit the training to suit your needs and answer your individual questions. An average of 3 staff members per every 10 students assures that you will leave with the information and the practice that you need to improve your UAV skills.

What to Expect:

Registration includes round-trip transportation from Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to the flight location, catered lunch, drinks, snacks, and all the hands-on instruction.

All attendees are expected to depart from the LVCC Silver Lot at 8:30 AM to the workshop location, Henderson Equestrian Park North. Lunch will be provided and attendees can expect to return to the LVCC at 4:00 PM.

NOTE: Don’t forget this is the desert and it will be hot – even in April! Bring sunscreen, hats and cover up to avoid burning or becoming dehydrated. One bottle of water per hour is strongly suggested.

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Virtual Reality Productions

Friday–Saturday, April 22-23, 2022

$809

The 360/VR video industry continues to grow with more channels for consuming immersive content than ever before. Combine this with new, affordable and evolved spherical cameras that simplify how you capture footage, and you have an industry on the verge of exploding. 360/VR is here to stay, and this field workshop is about getting you up and running in 360, providing you a thorough understanding of the workflow from production to post.  

In this 2-day comprehensive workshop, Nick Harauz will empower attendees with the appropriate tools, knowledge and hands-on experience required to create their next immersive masterpiece and easily distinguish between their zenith and nadir.  

This workshop is designed to provide:

The most thorough overview of 360/VR content creation. We’ll take a look at its history, where it is to, and future considerations –  all while using 360 technology hands-on.
Maximize creativity and efficiency in creating appealing 360 content and provide practical tips and practices and workflow advice attendees may apply to their very next 360 projects.
Shooting 360 to expand the capabilities of HD and 4K production

What to Expect:

This workshop includes both in-class and hands-on field learning. The hands-on field portion of the class takes place on Friday, 4/22. All attendees are to meet starting at 9:00 AM at the LVCC Room: N231/N233/N235.

Transportation to the Nelson Ghost Town will be provided as well as lunch later in the day. Expect to be at the Nelson Ghost Town from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM.

The in-class portion of this workshop will take place at the LVCC Room: N231/N233/N235 from 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

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UAV Drone Night Workshop

Saturday, April 23, 2022

$579

Level:  Intermediate to Advanced

This unique Night UAV flight training course will equip UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.

Greater than 70 percent of our flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UAV in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated.

This session will provide both theoretical information informing pilots on how to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29) and put that theory to work in the field!  Attendees will write a test after the theory section course is complete. Upon successful completion (70% or greater) attendees will receive a certification of completion which can be attached to 107.29 waiver applications with the FAA and /or internal PPO documentation to demonstrate currency and training in night flight operations.

This Night UAV Flight workshop will showcase:

Different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night
Autokinesis and night landing Illusions and how to avoid them
Equipment setup
Risk Mitigation
Importance of acclimating your eye for night flight & avoid light contamination 

Once the theory section (and testing) is complete, experienced field UAV (drone) instructors will bring your training into the field.  Their goal is to equip remote pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot the UAV safely, efficiently and effectively, in night-time environments.

Who Should Attend:

UAS pilots who already have 107.29 waivers (for purposes of understanding industry best-practices/standards) and those that would like to add a 107.29 waiver and/or night flight credits to their 107 certification. Hobby pilots will also find value in this session; it presents safety topics rarely considered by hobbyists.  Any pilot looking to build their knowledge pool will find significant benefit in this deep dive into the physics, physiology, risks, and rewards of night-time operations.

What to Expect:

Registration includes round-trip transportation from Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to the flight location and all the hands-on instruction.

All attendees are expected to meet at the LVCC N2223-N226 at 2:15 PM. We will depart from the LVCC Silver Lot at 6:30 PM to the workshop location, 7 Magic Mountains. Attendees can expect to depart from7 Magic Mountains at 10:00 PM and return to the LVCC at 10:45 PM.

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Interview Lighting: Practical Cinematic Techniques

Saturday, April 23, 2022

$579

Whether you are a freelancer or in-house video producer, you need to know how to set up lighting for a wide range of projects. This workshop is your chance to learn lighting control, composition, framing, and camera set-ups for your next project.

What to Expect:

This workshop will take place at the Comuna Co-Working Space located at 6431 W Sahara Ave Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89146.

The workshop will start at 10:00 AM. 

Lunch will be provided through catering at 2:00 PM.

The workshop will wrap at 6:00 PM.

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