HD Camera
October 13/14 (Sat/Sun) - 10am-6pm
George Hosek - HD Filmmaking
Filmmakers today stand on the cusp of a technological revolution that will change the way films and television are produced. The recent advent of affordable High-Definition (HD) technology means that filmmakers can now shoot on the highest quality format without breaking the bank. The quality gap has been bridged to the point where some big budget studio films (Star Wars prequels for example) are being shot on HD and then transferred to film. For the first time, low-budget emerging filmmakers can shoot on the same format as the big budget studios.
The HD Production advanced workshop is designed to give emerging filmmakers a comprehensive understanding of the technological and artistc capabilities of HD production. Trainees will become familiar with the various camera equipment, and post-production tools required to produce a project on HD. They will also learn about the various format options available within the HD arena and explore their relative strengths and weaknesses. Workshop particpants will be given an assignment to shoot scenes using the HD cameras and this work will be critiqued by the instructor and the other trainees.
Prerequisite:
None
Background on the Instructor
A graduate of the Academy of Film and Television Arts (FAMU) in Prague, Czechoslovakia, with a Masters in Fine Art, George Hosek's experience is broad and diverse, spanning feature film, television and commercials. He began his career in the Czech Film Industry at the Film Studio Barrandov in Prague and continued on in both Canada and USA.
His credits include various feature films, documentaries, TV series' and commercials. Most recently, he was DOP for 52 episodes of the hit teen TV series' Radio Free Roscoe which aired on the Family Channel. George is a full member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) and I.A.T.S.E. 667 (Camera Department). As an active member of these associations, he has been called numerous times as a jury member for various cinematography awards. His philosophy during such occasions is to help improve the craft of cinematography with honest opinion and judgment. George loves his profession and believes that the craft of cinematography needs to be kept at high levels of professionalism and quality. For him, one of the best ways to do this, is by passing on his passion through teaching and practice.
