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Photography Workshop - September & October 2010

September Weekend Group: 11 & 12 September 2010 Saturday & Sunday (FULL)

September Weekday Group: 20 & 22 September 2010 (Monday & Wednesday)

October Weekend Group: 2 & 3 October 2010 (Saturday & Sunday)

Day 1 - 10am to 7:30pm

Day 2 - 10am to 6pm

This workshop is suitable for both filmmakers and photographer; beginners and advanced amateurs.

There are usually around 8 to 10 students. Our small class size guarantees each student an appropriate amount of one on one time with the instructor.

Tuition fee: HK$1800 (maximum 10 students) Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:

"Richard Wong's photography course has given me reference points, pictures, that I can always refer back to and re-educate myself on different lighting conditions and how they may effect my subject. Through his more practical rather than theoretical approach, you are creating these references, ISO, shutter speed, aperture etc... by just clicking away; which is what photography is all about!" - Orhun Levent

Click to a larger version of DAY 1 10am to 4pm - Camera Basics:

DAY 1 10am to 4pm - Camera Basics:

1. The Basic Components of a Camera
2. Aperture Control & Light Intensity of Lens
3. Focal Length, Shooting Distance and Depth of Field
4. Shutter - Control & Effect of the Shutter
5. Exposure - Light Exposure, Overexposure & Underexposure
6. Colour of Light
7. Position and Angle of Camera
8. The Framing of a Shot

Photo taken by Student Orhun Levent
Click to a larger version of DAY 1: 5pm to 7:30 - Exterior Shoot

DAY 1: 5pm to 7:30 - Exterior Shoot

We will all go on a field trip. You will get a chance to practice the techniques learned during the day to take photos. The instructor will be on hand to answer any questions that you have. It is an enjoyable way to end the day.
Click to a larger version of DAY 2: 10am to 1pm - Studio Lighting

DAY 2: 10am to 1pm - Studio Lighting

The instructor will demonstrate to you the Law of Light and how form, texture and separation (separation of the subject to the background) are created.

Photo taken by student Saridja Baron
Click to a larger version of DAY 2 PM - Studio Shoot

DAY 2 PM - Studio Shoot

Portrait lighting will be demonstrated with the different qualities of light. Different moods will also be demonstrated

Photo of Student Jaemy taken by fellow student Prachi Singh
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Day 2 PM - Studio Shoot

You will get a chance to practice what you've just learned. Using professional movie lights you will take turns to shoot still portraits of your fellow students. So besides the knowledge of photography you will come away with a set of professional looking photographs of yourselves.

Photo of Student For taken by Fellow student Saridja Baron
Click to a larger version of Your Instructor Richard Wong

Your Instructor Richard Wong

Photo taken by student Prachi Singh
Click to a larger version of Richard Wong

Richard Wong

Your instructor Richard Wong is a professional Director and Director of Photography. He has over 20 years of experience in the film industry. He operates his own studio. Now he also teaches filmmaking through the Hong Kong International Film Academy which he formed in 2006.

Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art and a Master's Degree in Film from the famous Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He has filmed, directed and produced hundreds of television commercials.

Richard is a full member of the Hong Kong Society of Cinematographers and a jury member of the Hong Kong Film Awards. He has been appointed a Subject/Specialist of the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation.