I’ve gotten e-mails from 4 people asking if it would be possible to do a second hands on workshop with the Canon 5D MKII in Atlanta on the first week of October.
Apparently there are 5 people on the waiting list with Canon as well.
If we can get over 8 people together to commit to the workshop - I can do another one on October 6th as I am staying in Atlanta that week due to other commitments.
Please post below if you are interested - the workshop would last all day on the 6th. Don’t forget to include your e-mail in your post so that I could contact you directly. The workshop would be just a little bit more expensive than the $300 that Canon charges as I would need to factor in the location/model/assistant costs. If someone has a studio that they’d like to donate - then that would take care of most of that - I would offer free attendance of course in return for up to 2 people to that person. I think the workshop would end up in the $350-$500 range for the day depending on the expenses. Please let me know.
Here is a description of what we will be doing:
I’ll be demonstrating the 5D MKII’s video capabilities and some of the most popular accessories to help in the production of narrative pieces.
We’ll cover core skills from producing, directing, lighting and audio - to camera operation and editing. We’ll shoot in the morning and during the afternoon we’ll edit, and eventually grade the piece (color correct) in FCP’s Color software - and talk about output as well. Basically - almost everything that I know and that I can pack into one day.
UPDATE: THE WORKSHOP IS HAPPENING! THE FIRST FOURTEEN (14) PEOPLE TO RESPOND IN THE COMMENTS BELOW WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONFIRMED - I’ll Keep 2 people in a waiting list if we get that far.
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Would love to attend. I am in Charleston SC and would defiantly drive down for the day. I also have two other people that would be interested.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
@Adam Boozer, Pls have them post here - I have 4 confirmed already - just need 4-5 more and we’re a go.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
@Vincent Laforet, Adam - CONFIRMED - Spot 2 of 14 (let me know if your two friends want spots 3 & 4)
I would like to attend if there’s an available slot on the 6th.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
@Carl Ettinger, Carl - CONFIRMED - Spot 3 of 14
Carl Ettinger Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
@Vincent Laforet - great! Looking forward to the workshop. Let us know what the final pricing comes to and how to make payment..
Damn spend money on some strobes or this…
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
@Twesh, Only you can decide that my friend. I can easily say that the material you will be introduced to would far outway the cost of doing it separately in different workshops.
Twesh Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
@Vincent Laforet, yeah im going to go with more equipment if you ever do come back to atlanta i would love to come to to a seminar / workshop… plus $300 is hard to come by as a college student
Hi Vincent, I’m down. Sounds fun. Thanks for the info.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
@Steven, Confirmed - sport 4 of 14 - 4 to go and we have a workshop for sure…
for sure will attend
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
@Used Cars Toronto, CONFIRMED - spot 5 of 14
I’m in Vincent (per my email yesterday). And let me ask Chris about using his studio, he might be up for it.
Comment by Jason Fobart 09.17.09 @ 8:06 amwould like to attend
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
@david mccarthy, CONFIRMED - spot 8 of 14
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
@Vincent Laforet, The Workshop is CONFIRMED for everyone - we made our 8 people.
Hi Vincent ~ I’d be willing to donate the use of my studio for the day as needed. I can easily accomodate up to 20 participants comfortably. Maybe 30, but that would be a bit tight. I’m located in Atlanta proper, on the west side. If you are interested, please email me at matt@150atlanta.com.
Comment by Matt Odom 09.17.09 @ 9:10 amI would attend I’m in Jacksonville Fl would prefer closer to the $350 
Thanks,
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
@Bob Dallavia, Bob- CONFIRMED - spot 9 of 14 - but until I get costs down I can’t guarantee it will be $350 - I can guarantee that it will be $500 or under.
I would love to attend, but unfortunately the cost is prohibitive.
Sounds like you’ll still get a great turnout anyway. Be sure to post updates after the event.
I’d love to come! Let me know the details.
All the best,
Richard
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
@Richard Mallory Allnutt, CONFIRMED - spot 10 of 14
I’ll take a spot if it’s still available.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
@Kevin Arnold, CONFIRMED - spot 11 of 14
Interested in the Atlanta overflow (depending on the price).
I’ll be in Atlanta that week for another workshop beginning the day after.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
@Doug, CONFIRMED - spot 12 of 14 if you want it - let me know.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 17th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
@Vincent Laforet, TO EVERYONE - the workshop is confirmed -I now need to find out about costs and will get back to everyone. Thanks! See you all October 6th.
Hoping for spot 13 or 14 of 14!!!
Cheers,
Zack
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 18th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
@Zack Arias, Zack - 13 of 14 is yours - I’ve found a studio so I will let you all know the price of the workshop very shortly - v
If you need a studio for free mine is available! Decked out for workshops!
Cheers,
Zack
Hoping for that last 14-14 spot. Let me know.
Comment by Casey Berner 09.18.09 @ 8:48 pmHey Vincent . . . .looks like things filled up pretty fast. I am Dan Segal’s friend from Atlanta. I can offer up my office/ loft for the workshop as well if you haven’t landed somewhere else. I would love to attend the workshop either way. My office location is West Midtown in the creative hub of Atlanta. Please let me know if there is any room left, and whether or not you still need a host venue? Best, Mark
Comment by Mark Simon 09.19.09 @ 4:42 pmI would like to attend. Would this make me 14 of 14?
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 2:29 am
@James Reed, Second Alternate - but there is a good chance you’ll be able to make it
I just noticed Casey’s post was the fourteenth reply. Do you still have room for just one more because I really need to be at this conference?
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 2:30 am
@James Reed, We’ll see shortly - I assume not everyone that originally signed up will end up coming - if there is another spot I’ll be sure to let you know.
Vincent, I am hoping for a spot in your workshop on the 5d markii. Please shoot me an email if you can make room
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 21st, 2009 at 2:30 am
@Kai I. Pedizisai, Hold on 48 hours and I will know for sure.
Dear Vincent.
I am photographer from Iceland but lived in Atlanta GA for 3 years. Love to be on the Video workshop her in Atlanta. I haf an Canon 5D Mark II. I am atending the conference on the 3 of Okt. But love to be on the Video workshope to!!!
I Just wanted to officially confirm that the workshop is on. I had to keep my assistant Mike in town and cover his expenses and flight changes - and hire a few other people. Thanks to Chris Stanford’s generosity in letting us use his studio - I am able to keep the price down - the workshop will be $425 for the day. I have gone ahead and sent the first 14 people a PayPal invoice. Please respond to it within 72 hours - or let me know if you can no longer make it as there are a few eager people on the waiting list. If you have any issues with Paypal - pls let me know as well or post here and I will contact you directly via e-mail. THANK YOU ALL for helping make this happen.
Hi Vincent. I’d like to come if you happen to have an extra spot. Please let me know. Thanks.
Comment by Brad Person 09.21.09 @ 11:11 amI have gone ahead and sent the first 14 people a PayPal invoice. Please respond to it within 72 hours - or let me know if you can no longer make it as there are a few eager people on the waiting list.
Comment by 双色球 09.21.09 @ 12:41 pmwhat time will the workshop start and finish, Vincent.
Thanks.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 am
@Kevin Arnold, As of now I’m looking at around 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - You all get to vote on the time that works best for you - majority wins. The workshop will be held at Chris Stanford’s studio - he is generously donating the space to us!
Phone - 404 522 9141
Studio
211 Walker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 24th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
@Kevin Arnold, Just to confirm - the workshops will start between 9:30-10:30 a.m. - but it will LAST 5-7 hours- there was some confusion apparently
The workshop will be longer than an hour
Right?
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
@James, Read the comment above yours - the workshop will last 5-7 hours.
Hi Vincent! If anyone dropped off the list because they can’t make it, I’d love to attend and can paypal you today! Please let me know! Thanks!!
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 26th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
@Tom Sanderson, Not everyone has paid yet and we’ve passed the 72 hour courtesy period. At this time there are 2-3 spots left - pls post here if you are interested.
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 26th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
@Tom Sanderson, Tom - just sent you an e-mail.
Great! I just got back from a wedding and got your email… I’m going to login to paypal now and send the payment!
Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 29th, 2009 at 3:09 am
WE STILL HAVE 2-3 SPOTS left… as often happens with these things - some people have had jobs come up (that’s a good thing!) - and I now have 2-3 spots open for the workshop - let me know below if you are interested.
Is there ample parking at the studio?
Jason Fobart Reply:
September 30th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
@Carl Ettinger, Parking will be an issue if everyone comes alone in their own vehicle. Parking is available in designated areas along the street in the surrounding block though.
Alternate parking locations (relative to the studio):
*Walker Street, to the west of the Walker/Fair intersection
*Fair Street, to the south of the Fair/Walker intersection (south side of road)
*Stonewall Street, 1/2 block east of studio
*Walker Street, to the east of the studio (south side of the road, near No Mas & Wasabi)
*Paid lot 1/2 block south of Fair/Walker intersection
*Peters Street (1 block south of studio)
Carl Ettinger Reply:
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 am
@Jason Fobart, great, thanks for the heads up.
Please confirm my attendance (I paid), location and hours. I arrive in Atlanta Monday evening. thank you
Comment by Douglas Hicks 10.02.09 @ 6:03 pmVincent, I would love to attend this workshop if there are any openings left. Please let me know as I can drive over early in the morning.
Regards,
Bill
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Vincent Laforet Reply:
September 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
@Andreas, CONFIRMED - Spot 1 of 14
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