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3 Minute Shorts at Profusion 2010
Tomorrow morning I take off for Toronto for the Profusion conference. ProFusion is a 2-day event filled with cutting-edge seminars & training sessions with industry experts, Keynote speakers, and a one-of-a-kind Product Demonstration Theatre. There aim is to create the most dynamic, technologically-advanced Pro Video event in Canada. As for my trip, it is jam [...]
Social Media, Online Marketing, and the Digital Filmmaker
The business model that many people are used to seeing is continually evolving. Everyone is overwhelmed with the viral nature of social media. This new form of media is taking the globe by storm and still, people believe that social media, to some extent, is in its infancy. This is because most people still lack [...]
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Tomorrow morning I take off for Toronto for the Profusion conference. ProFusion is a 2-day event filled with cutting-edge seminars & training sessions with industry experts, Keynote speakers, and a one-of-a-kind Product Demonstration Theatre. There aim is to create the most dynamic, technologically-advanced Pro Video event in Canada.
As for my trip, it is jam packed with things to do. I arrive in Toronto at 4pm — with my hotel only 5 minutes away from the conference center. As soon as I arrive, I will be rushing to my hotel and then back to the airport district for the Toronto meet-up with Philip Bloom and Tej Babra. I am sure it will be a late night of filming.
Thursday I am hoping to meet up with Tahirih Vejdani to shoot her music video and then a 3 Minute Short with the things she likes about Toronto. Friday and Saturday are set aside for the conference. Each of these days I am hoping to get my fill of filming — capturing timelapses from my hotel room.
I leave for Montreal on Sunday and will be spending my time both there and Québec city filming the shorts. I will be taking the train from Toronto to Montreal but will have to bus it back as the G20 Summit is on at the same time — restricting trains back to Toronto. While in Montreal, I am hoping everything goes well filming wise as I have been told that you need a permit to film (same as everywhere else) and enforce this. We will see how it goes!
I will be posting from Toronto and Montreal — both 3 Minute Shorts as well as my experiences of my trip on this site. I have my hands on 4 cameras for this trip — The HVX200, Nikon D80, Canon 7D, and Canon 5D. Anything I learn in regards to workflow or special techniques will show up on both sites under Production Tests and Camera Tests.
The Selection
Clear communication is often the key. The client should know, at every stage, what is happening, why it's happening, and how it's happening. They should also know what to expect next, and ultimately, what to expect at the end of the process. Make sure you do your research and determine the needs of the client to get the best result.
The Squeeze
This is when the magic happens. A clear set of goals and a well planned out schedule helps make things roll smoothly. Expect delays and expect a few set backs but with a clear set of plans, you will be able to make it through these obstacles. Keep your objective in mind at all stages of the process.
The Chill
Re-evaluate your goals and values and determine if you have met your target. Decide if you are happy with the results and ready to seek the rewards.
