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Fall Workshops and Salons

Oct to Dec 2011 Schedule

September

28: Introduction to the Panasonic P2 HD Camera

Focusing on camera basics, this course covers all of the manual capture settings as well as transcoding footage from P2 cards into Final Cut Pro. Prior camera experience an asset but not required.

• Instructor: Edward Westerhuis
• Location: YFS Offices
• Time: 5-9 pm
• Cost: $50/$40, YFS & NFVIA production members

October

3-4: Introduction to Final Cut Pro Editing

This beginner-level course covers the basics of Final Cut 7, including importing footage, creating timelines, cutting, and adding transitions and title effects.

• Instructor: Richard Lawrence
• Location: Old Fire Hall
• Time: 5-9 pm
• Cost: $100/$80 YFS & NFVIA production members

Course sponsored by the Yukon Arts Centre, Cultural Industries Training Fund, and Media Solutions.

29 (Date change): Introduction to Location Sound Recording

A foundational intro to the uses of different microphones, and how to get the best recorded sound on an independent production shoot.

• Kirby Hammond
• Location: Association Franco-Yukonnaise, 302 Strickland St.
• Cost: $100/$80 YFS & NFVIA production members

Course co-presented by Northern Film and Video Industry Association.

To register, contact Edward Westerhuis. Call 393-3456 or

Rewind: Media Art Salons

Salon (sa-’län) n. 1. a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation.

Investigating familiar mediums in search of innovative ways to tell stories, each evening revolves around a theme, studying a few examples, learning about the techniques, and sharing insights into the work.

These events are free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is required.

To register, contact Edward Westerhuis. Call 393-3456 or email

Shadow Play

Juxtaposing the history of shadow puppet animation with contemporary trends and techniques.

• Date: Tuesday, Oct 11, 6-9 pm
• Location: YFS Offices, 212 Lambert St., 2nd floor

Soundscapes, Part I

Evoking a sense of environment in both narrative and experimental sound.

• Thursday, Nov 10, 6-9 pm
• Location: YFS Offices, 212 Lambert St., 2nd floor

Soundscapes, Part II

Create your own piece of sound art and present it at this sonic show and tell. Work must be under five minutes and based on your interpretation of the term ‘soundscape.’ Equipment and software are available for rent from YFS.

• Wednesday, Dec 7, 6-9 pm
• Location: YFS Offices, 212 Lambert St., 2nd floor

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