Canon C300 at Samy’s DV & Edit

On Tuesday, February 7th from 11am to 3pm, Samy’s DV & Edit is proud to welcome our special guest Pulitzer-Prize and Cannes Lion winning photographer / filmmaker  Vincent Laforet to help us introduce you to the new game-changing Canon C300 Cinema EOS . Seats are sure to go quickly,  reserve your place now!

We’ll fill you in on all the new features and operating specifics of this revolutionary new camera. A full size Super 35mm chip in concert with great design, utilizing Canon’s long history in elite photography, make the C300 the first camera in its class that can get your movie to the big screen with no compromise whatsoever. Choose between your Canon EF lenses or PL Mount glass; either camera will provide stunning Cinema-Quality HD footage.
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Sony A55 and NEX VG10

Recently I put on an event for Sony and Samy’s Camera at the Sony Studios Backlot in Culver City which featured the Sony A55 and NEX VG10. Friend and co-author Snehal Patel lent his expertise on practical filmmaking as he directed a scene with cosplay fairies that his girlfriend wrote and starred in. Check out this behind the scenes footage for a glimpse at using Sony DSLRs and NEX cameras to make movies.

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HDSLR Seminar In Los Angeles

I’ll be giving a seminar called “Intro to DSLR Video” on Tuesday Sept 27th 7-9PM at Samy’s Camera EDU Center (475 S Fairfax). It’s only $29 and I base this seminar on several chapters from our new book PhotoCine: Digital Filmmaking with DSLRs. I’ll go over why DSLR video is important; who’s doing what with it and why; the limitations of shooting with DSLR cameras and how to overcome those limitations; and how to get started as a photographer moving into motion. If you’ve been on the fence then now is the time to check out how to shoot motion with DSLR cameras. Click here for more information or to register.

DSLR Audio Master Class With Ric Viers

Tonight come and learn the fundamentals of sound recording for DSLR video and take your work to the next level. Suitable for DSLR film makers from beginner to advanced levels, the DSLR Audio Master Class hosted by Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible, will show you all of the tips and techniques to record audio to match your footage quality, with solutions to suit all budgets. This is the first DSLR Audio Master Class of its kind – so register now to secure your place at this exclusive Samy’s LA event.

This workshop is from 7-9PM tonight Thursday August 11 at the Samy’s Camera Fairfax location. It costs $50 but I will comp any PCN readers in for free if you email me to sign up today.

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Alex Buono, Ric Viers, Final Cut X and Backlot Fairies

It’s quite a week for HDSLR training in Los Angeles. In addition to the Roy Wagner seminar on Sunday, Samy’s Camera is presenting a bunch of great HDSLR content including Alex Buono, Ric Viers, Final Cut X and Backlot Fairies. Complete list after the jump. … Continue Reading

Roy Wagner Size Doesn’t Matter at Samy’s Camera

Next week Samy’s Camera is featuring some great speakers, classes, in-store manufacturer demos and specials during HDSLR Training Week.

The week starts off with Cinematographer Roy Wagner giving a free seminar called “Size Doesn’t Matter – Small Camera Production in Hollywood.

Join Cinematographer Roy Wagner ASC for “Size Doesn’t Matter – Small Camera Production in Hollywood” at Samy’s Camera Los Angeles from 2:00PM-4PM.

Roy will talk about his experience as a filmmaker who has used small cameras like the Canon 5D MKII. His philosophy is to get out and shoot with whatever is at your disposal and not wait for your ship to come in before starting your project. He will show examples of his work and talk about what considerations shape his camera and technology choices.

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