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 Vincent Laforet is a Los Angles based commercial director and photographer who is regularly commissioned to work on a variety of advertising, fine art, corporate and editorial projects. His approach to aerial photography has been singled out as one of the most unique and interpretive amongst photographers today.
At the age of 34, his work has been published in most major publications around the world and he has been sent on assignment by Vanity Fair, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Time, Newsweek, and Life Magazine. In 2006, Laforet modified his staff position at The New York Times to become The Times' first national contract photographer.
Vincentʼs fine art prints are exhibited in galleries internationally including the International Center of Photography in New York City, and Visa Pour L'Image in Perpignan, and are part of numerous private collections.
Vincent was recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine in 2005 and was named one of the "30 photographers to watch under 30" by PDN in 2002. He and four other photographers were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography for their post-9/11 coverage overseas in 2002. His work has been recognized in the Communication Arts Annual, PDN Annual, The SPD Magazine Cover of the Year, The World Press Photo Awards, The Pictures of the Year Competition, The Overseas Press Club, The National Headliners Awards, The Pro-Football Hall of Fame. Vincent is a Canon Explorer of Light and Canon Printmaster and serves as consultant to companies such as Apple, Bogen, Lexar, and X-Rite. He and his work have been profiled on CNN and Good Morning America.
Vincent has been invited as a keynote speaker by a variety of organizations and universities from around the world. He has served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, and the International Center of Photography. Vincent is represented by the Stockland Martel Agency. He resides in Manhattan Beach, CA with his wife, Amber, son, Noah, and daughter Eliana. You can read more about Vincent on his website.
Keynote speech: My Evolution from Stills to Cinema - Sponsored by SmugMug Pro
Vincent will share the lessons he has learned over the last year of his career as he transitioned from still photographer to cinematographer . Using images and footage that he has created along with behind the scenes glimpses into his process, he will take the audience along on his amazing journey. Vincent is uniquely qualified to address the questions of still photographers transitioning to video and multimedia, Vincent discusses both the technical issues and, more importantly, the creative possibilities of new technology. |
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 Shane Hurlbut, ASC combines his passion for shooting film with his natural gift of teaching as an in demand keynote speaker. After completing “Terminator:Salvation” directed by McG and starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington for Warner Brothers Pictures, Shane researched and accessorized the Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera to turn it into a movie making machine! Shane designed a helmet mount for the Canon 5D Mark II to shoot 9 webisodes as part of a marketing campaign for “Terminator: Salvation.” The webisodes were produced by Bandito Brothers, Warner Brothers and Wonderland Sound and Vision. Shane also used the helmet mount for the Canon 5D Mark II for a ride experience video for the “Terminator:Salvation” rollercoaster ride at 6 Flags Magic Mountain starring Moon Bloodgood and Common produced by Bandito Brothers, Halcyon and 6 Flags Corporation. Cheech and Chong’s “Light Up America” was another project where Shane used the Canon 5D Mark II for the Weinstein Company. Currently, Shane is working on the film, “I Am That Man” directed by Scotty Waugh and Mike McCoy for Bandito Brothers, Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers. He is using a combination of the Canon 5D Mark II and traditional film cameras to capture the unique undercover operations of the Navy Seals.
Keynote Speech: Catch The Wave: How Still Photography Changes The Way We Make Movies
Shane will provide a stimulating, interactive discussion about the Canon 5D Mark II camera and how it changes the way movies are being made. Hurlbut refers to this camera as a “game changer” because of its versatility. Important features include: compact nature of the camera itself, lighter still lenses, image stabilizing ability, and flexibility to accent the action in new ways with increased depth and sharpness. The camera gives a cinematographer the ability to capture shots spontaneously with an unprecedented depth of field. It’s greatest benefit is the small footprint: a compact, lightweight camera that travels easily, grabs stealth shots with amazing resolution, requires a smaller crew, works well with a minimal budget, yet provides unlimited creativity!
Read more about Shane at his website or on IMDB.
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Rodney Charters ASC CSC - the son of a still photographer from New Zealand who studied Film at the Royal College of Art in London and who spent 15 years as documentary filmmaker. For the last 15 years he has worked as a drama director and cinematographer shooting features and television in Hollywood. He is currently the Emmy nominated cinematographer on the Fox Hit Series 24 starring Kiefer Sutherland. Rodney has shot film or tape in over 59 countries.
Rodney will demonstrate some of the tools which he adopted on his recent trip to North Korea where he was able to shoot with a RED (very appropriately) in the capital of Pyongyang. He will also discuss comparative tests that he did 9 months ago on the set of 24, between the 35 mm Panaflex XL and a Prototype of the 5DmMKII (with the help of a support system from Red Rock Micro). He will also talk about how he was able to use 5DMKII's on a pilot for CBS entitled Washington Field where they integrated well with the RED and his experience shooting drama on the Genesis Sony F35,900, PD150, EX3, and the Red One.
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 Ted has been lucky enough to be a part of some groundbreaking companies creating some truly revolutionary products. He is currently part of the development team at RED Digital Cinema, that is taking the Digital motion picture camera to the next level of resolution, functionality and design. 4K and 2K acquisition, all in a revolutionary form factor, the RED ONE Camera is all about innovation, from the concept, to the radical design, to the remarkable engineering, to the breakthrough price point... everything about the RED ONE and RED Digital Cinema is about breaking the rules. The RED ONE camera is simply a new breed of tool for Cinematography. 4k resolution, Raw workflow, PL mount for use with Cinema Grade Lenses, the REDCODE Codec, and the 12 MegaPixel Mysterium sensor which RED has created specifically for the RED ONE all contribute to the remarkable advancements of this next generation 4k Digital Cinematography system.
Before Ted joined RED as "Leader of the Rebellion & Employee #1" he was with AJA Video Systems. Ted was part of the team that created the first High Definition and Standard Definition Video capture cards for Apple's OS X, and the revolutionary IO box, a co-developed product from AJA and Apple that handles 10bit uncompressed video and audio over firewire, as an elegant and simple solution designed to work with Final Cut Pro and other professional video applications for the Macintosh platform. The Kona and Io products are found all over the world working on the highest levels of film and television post production and live broadcast editing environments including the World Series and Super Bowl broadcasts.
Ted Schilowitz is an industry consultant, strategist and recognized expert in the field of broadcast television and feature film, with a specialty in High Definition and Ultra High Resolution video technology - He has presented in the United States, Europe and Asia and consulted worldwide on the technical advances of HD, 4k, and the future of high resolution digital production and post production workflow.
Schilowitz was instrumental in bringing online the first HDTV capable advertising agency in the United States. He was the Head of HDTV Development for 2netFX, developers of technology to allow HDTV deployment over IP networks, and CEO of HDTV Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in HD implementation, strategy and workflow.
Before moving fully into the technology side of production and post production, Schilowitz was CEO of Creative Juices motion picture production. As an award winning Director and Producer, Schilowitz has created projects for Nickelodeon, Fox, NBC, The Food Network, The Discovery Channel, E! Entertainment, and PBS. Schilowitz sits on the advisory board for the Digital Cinema Society, and is on the board of directors of The Spark Factory, a broadcast television production company, and G-technology Inc., a hardware technology company. Schilowitz has been featured in Wired, Digital Television Magazine, Videography, Film and Video, DV magazine, TV Technology, EMedia Magazine, Studio Daily, Millimeter, American Cinematographer, MacWorld, and Post magazine.
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 Liam Finn – Writer, producer and director of the first HDSLR feature length movie REJOUER. With over 20 years experience in Hollywood, and several award-winning credits Liam’s latest movie, THE REVENANT garnered the 2009 Best Narrative Feature at CineVegas. Liam’s industry interest came from his cameraman father Patrick Finn, a 50 year veteran at CBS.
See "Sneak Peek" clips from Liam’s new feature REJOUER, shot on the Panasonic GH1 using cinema lenses and Hot Rod Camera's PL mount adapter created by REJOUER technical director, Illya Friedman. The team will discuss adapting cinema lenses for a still camera, format pros and cons, and compare sensor sizes to film formats. Take away how-to tricks for using this ground-breaking format and learn how to make a Big Movie on a Little Camera.
“The idea that a little camera can only make a little movie is dead. It’s true. I know for Indy filmmakers it’s a new day, and I’m really looking forward to see what effect the still photographers will have on the future of movie making.”
Find out more about Liam Finn at his website Finndependent.com |
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 Illya Friedman is the President of Hot Rod Cameras and inventor of the Hot Rod PL, which is a patent pending device that allows use of professional cinema lenses safely on any micro four thirds HDSLR without any physical modification to the camera body.
Illya Friedman began working intimately with professional camera systems in 1990. Before starting Hot Rod Cameras, Illya was the 4K Rental Specialist for Dalsa Digital Cinema, the HD camera rental specialist for Wexler Inc., and the Senior Rental Agent for production equipment rentals at Moviola Digital. Illya has performed technical demonstrations for A-list Directors, Producers and Directors of Photography, hosted training seminars for hundreds of camera professionals, lead demonstrations at NAB, IBC, Cine Gear and HD Expo trade shows.
Illya also produced the first project shot on the P2HD format and transferred to 35mm Film, as well as coordinated equipment and technical support for the first 4K Feature Film, 4K music video, and major network TV series to shoot in 24p utilizing the Panasonic AJ-SDX900, and Sony XDCam systems. As an expert consultant, Illya has been involved with hundreds of projects, been interview by numerous trade publications, and sat on expert panels at film festivals and events across the U.S.
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 Alexx is at the forefront of hybrid photography and has shot Living Posters for his Hollywood clients. His informative presentation will share the pro's and con's of hybrid shooting with the RED ONE camera as well as a look at using hybrid cameras like Canon's 5D Mark II.
"This is such an incredibly exciting time to be an image maker. We are at the dawn of something new.... It won’t be long before the Harry Potter vision of the future is realized with moving portraits adorning newspapers and adverts. I am so excited about all the possibilities with converging photography with motion and thrilled to be on the front lines. ....Sure the Red One is expensive, but you can rent. And even still, the video image quality from the 5DMII is breathtaking, and that is certainly affordable."
Saturday Seminar: Living Art - The Future of Motion in Photography
Living Art is a term for hybrid photo/motion work. Alexx will spend some time defining the unique character of Living Art, how it is distinct from other mediums and what makes it a viable commercial and visual art form. He'll cover some of the developing technologies that will be instrumental in how we ingest media in the future, and discuss Living Art's potential and future based on these technologies.
Check out his blog and the video to see what he is all about. |
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 Jeff is proud to be the Chief Marketing Officer at SmugMug.com - the world's greatest online media showcase and social network for professional photographers and enthusiasts. As a photo community, SmugMug User Groups (SMUGs) are the new black and perfect place for emerging and established photographers to share, discuss, and refine their work. Details at http://smugmug.com/smugs
Jeff has held senior executive positions working with amazing teams at many successful technology startups including as CMO at deviantART.com, SVP Marketing at Pictage.com (sold to Apax for $29 million in 2006) and VP International Operations at Homestore.com (now Move.com). He also co-founded EBZ International, Inc., creator and publisher of 'eBIZ in a BOX' - 1999's best-selling e-commerce website development and hosting product.
A featured speaker at international conferences on emerging technology and photo business development topics for over 25 years, he is also working on his next book, detailing his experiences creating and motivating world-class communities. More info on Jeff is available at http://jeffjochum.com
Igniting Fusion Seminar: Get the scoop on the creation of some of the best on-line fusion videos. Jeff Jochum of SmugMug Pro will share the triumphs and frustrations of the fusion-video creators that are on the cutting edge of the movement, including Vincent LaForet, Bob Davis, The Bebbs, JVS and others. Sit back, relax and prepare to Drop. Your. Jaw.
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 Frank Rohmer is the creator of the first DVD tutorial for editing Canon 5D Mark II files in Final Cut. He's an online instructor at Lynda.com and has 14 years of experience in professional and broadcast video production. He has created projects for EA Sports, Oakley Sunglasses, Callaway Golf, SONY Electronic, Microsoft, Nestle, Hampton Products, T-Mobile, and AT&T to name a few. He is also an Apple Certified Trainer that has successfully authored training curriculum that has sold around the world. Frank has been invited to speak at training events for Apple, AVID, UCI, Stanford University, Ventura County School District, The City of Las Vegas and The MGM Hotel. Frank is also a professional photographer that combines the two worlds of Photography and Videography for most of his projects. With his extensive experience in video production and photography Frank has produced over 1,000 projects to date. Franks works full time for the Eleven Agency as Director of Video Production overseeing all aspects of photography video production.
Saturday Seminar: Canon 5D Mark II Editing Workflow for Final Cut Pro
Frank Rohmer, noted creator or the instructional DVD “Photography Video Workflow: Final Cut Pro + Canon 5D Mark II” will provide an introductory overview of the editing process specifically geared to photographers. He will discuss the tools and techniques that you need to be aware of as you begin editing your videos and show an example of what can easily be accomplished by an “average” photographer after just a few hours of training.
Photographers and Videographers are about to venture into unchartered territory. Canon, Nikon and Panasonic now manufacture DSLR cameras that have the capability of producing High Definition video that rivals traditional video cameras. Unseen opportunities are around the corner for anyone utilizing this new format. Beginners and professionals alike will need a competent editing tool that has flexibility and affordability.
Frank Rohmer is a professional videographer, photographer and editor. He is also an Apple Certified Trainer. Frank will be addressing many questions and issues that are floating around the production industry regarding this new V-DSLR format. He’ll address the hurdles that the early adopters are experiencing and he’ll reveal proven editing workflows with Final Cut Pro.
Sunday Seminar: New Features in Final Cut Pro 7
Join Frank for a look at the most important new features of Final Cut Pro V 7 which was introduced in late August of 2009. With more than 1000 editing projects under his belt Frank will show you the new features that are worth knowing about and how to incorporate them into your projects. |
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 AS managing partner of Image Mechanics, Michael's workshops and seminars have helped thousands of photographers spend less time behind the keyboard and more time shooting. He will share his insights into this emerging photography trend along with a look at the equipment and techniques needed to stay ahead of this rapidly emerging shift in professional photography.
Michael will be presenting the Redrock Micro Image Mechanics VCS kit which allows photographers to shoot in vertical orientation (preferred format for print publications) while delivering video snippets to their clients. "The goal should be to provide some movement and sound to our print clients for their websites and other electronic media, not to try and deliver Citizen Kane." Skyscraper banner ads, digital signage, iPhone video and web video in general, have broken the constraints of the horizontal platform imposed originally by tube televisions and theater projectors."
Michael will show the new tools and technologies available to help photographers transition to shooting video with hybrid cameras. The Image Mechanics team will also be leading a live VSC demo shoot in the exhibition concourse theater mid-day Saturday and Sunday with a Canon 5D Mark II on a Redrock Micro kit and a RED ONE camera. |
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