Masterclasses & conferences

WE HAVE A SPECIAL SERIES OF PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR PROS, WOULD-BE PROS, STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS…

BEGINNERS’ MASTERCLASS: PHOTOGRAPHY Saturday 16 March or Sunday 17 March (repeated) Piazza Suites 1-4 £10 Start your photography journey by learning some essential lessons from the experts. There’s a charge of £10 for this four-part programme, in addition to the show entry fee – choose between Saturday or Sunday morning. The Toute Suites are located just outside Hall 5. (See the map on page 17.) 10:30-11:05 The right tools Understand common camera features to help you choose the right camera for you. NinaBailey 11:05-11:40

Understanding exposure and choosing a lens Learn about the exposure triangle and understand the theory of dynamic range. AndrewAppleton 11:50-12:25 Introduction to editing How to tweak tones and colour in post-production. JoBradford 12:25-13:00 Composing your photos A pro wildlife photographer explains essential techniques. ChrisWeston BEGINNERS’ MASTERCLASS: VIDEO Saturday 17 March or Sunday 18 March (repeated) Piazza Suites 1-4 £10 A new masterclass for 2019… Start your video-making journey by learning some essential lessons from the experts. There’s a charge of £10 for this four-part programme, in addition to the show entry fee – choose between Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The Toute Suites are located just outside Hall 5. (See the map on page 17.) 14:00-14:35 Videography: the fundamentals The essentials of film-making terminology and equipment to help you get started. JimMarks 14:35-15:10

Amazing audio for total beginners The basics of video sound – what mic to use and when. AlexTheakston 15.15-15:50 Video editing 101 The fundamentals of editing from a wedding professional and YouTuber. MandyDhillon 15:50-16.20 Introduction to visual storytelling Why you need to aim to show more, and tell less. RichWarren

TURNING PRO MASTERCLASS

Saturday 16 March or Sunday 17 March (repeated) Toute Suite £10 Looking to make the jump from enthusiast to professional photographer? This half-day masterclass will help you to understand the benefits of going pro, and what to watch out for. There’s a small charge of £10 for this four-session morning programme, which is held in the Toute Suite located just outside Hall 5. (See the map on page 17.) Choose between Saturday or Sunday morning. 10:00-10:30

How travel photography can improve your profile – and your client base How working for NGOs can enhance your career. SarayaCortaville 10:30-11:10 Overcome your creative block Why creatives get creative block, and how to overcome it. TommyReynolds 11:10-11:40

Colour – the key to emotion How to manipulate colour in Photoshop and Lightroom. RoccoAncora 11:40-12:10 Survival of the fittest Discover the mistakes to avoid in your first year as a pro. FabriziaCosta,NickDriftwood,KarlHoltby

STUDENT PLUS: VIDEO

Tuesday 19 March Piazza Suites 1-4 £2.50 per session This half-day conference will help you take the steps from college into the professional film-making business. 10:30-11:00

Tips for starting a career in film and TV Advice on how to get going on this career path. CarysKaiser 11:05-11:35

Life as a freelance camera operator Working as a freelancer can be appealing, and rewarding. Here’s some insight on what it’s really like day-to-day. MichaelMowbray 11:40-15:20

Student to pro: How to thrive, not just survive Tips on setting up and sustain a thriving business . VictoriaGrech

STUDENT PLUS: PHOTOGRAPHY

Tuesday, 19 March Piazza Suites 1-4 £2.50 per session This half-day conference will help you take the steps from college to professional photography. 13:30-14:00

Bridging the gap – the reality of going pro A starter kit for pushing your work out into the world. TommyReynolds 14:10-14:40

An insider’s guide to starting out by assisting Advice on approaching photographers and studios. ConradOhnuki 14:50-15:20

Panel discussion: Take it from us… Four talented pros discuss their business experiences. AlexBenyon,MarianneChua,Jamie Stoker,AlexandraCameron 15:30-16:00

Speed meetings – your career questions answered This session sees you rotate around tables of experts from the photo industry. Ask them any questions you like.

PR0 CONFERENCE: PHOTO

A conference offering in-depth commercial advice and creative ideas. Come for one or two mornings… 10:00-10.30 Protecting Identify and your find the intellectual clients you property want. EmmaRichards 10:30-11:00

Professional pricing – what’s your rate? The best ways to target the work you want to be doing. NickDunmur 11:10-11:40

Essential marketing for photographers Pricing is the thorny subject with no ‘right’ answer. RachelRogers 11:40-12:10

Improve the quality of the jobs you get Learn the best ways to keep the money that you earn. JohnNassari Tuesday 19 March

Toute Suite

£10 for one morning, £15 for two 10:00-10.30 Working on big assignments Identifying and finding the clients you want. JayDickman 10:30-11:00 Finding my creative voice The best ways to target the work you want to be doing. TomMartin 11:10-11:40

The importance of self-initiated projects Balancing commissioned, commercial and personal work. AlysThomlinson 11:40-12:10

Creating a photographic story Finding a subject you care about, and making a story work. IanBerry

PR0 CONFERENCE: VIDEO

This new full-day conference helps film-makers improve their business. There’s a charge of £5 for each session. The conference is held in the Piazza Suites, located just outside Hall 5. (See the map on page 17.) ChristinaMorelli Tom&SarahMills 10:30-11:15 Pricing, Advice 11:30-12:15 Weddings: Managing 12:30-13:15 on marketing drumming your using time efficient before, and up more finding workflow during bookings. new and to business after keep the you big sane day.

JonathanEdwards Working Advice from in commercial the owner of Naive and branded Agency. content ChristinaMorelli 13:30-14:15 Prepping What you need for the to know pitch and do to win new work. 14:30-15:15 Infinity within your reach – the ever-morphing commercial Advice from the studio co-founder of Gun Hill Studios. RupertCobb 15:30-16:15

Standing out with outstanding audio It is not just about the video – the sound is also crucial. EmmaWilson