Don’t Move the Camera, Move the Story!

On Saturday, February 20th,  get yourself better prepared for our Flicks4Chicks contest (or your film career in general) by joining us for a free camera and lighting workshop hosted by Talamas in Newton!

It’s well-known that camerawork and lighting are powerful tools in storytelling that can change the audience’s mood and perception of a scene. So if you’d like to learn how to use those tools to your advantage, you’re going to want to attend this event!

This workshop will be led by Michael Duca and Lisa Sene of Talamas Sales and Rentals. During the workshop, they will discuss how elements such as camerawork and lighting are used effectively in storytelling in production.

Example scenes will be screened and deconstructed visually, explaining not only how those results were achieved, but also why those choices were made with the overall story in mind. Audience members will have the opportunity to set up and shoot a practical scene to apply what they learn right away.

Michael Duca is a graduate of the New England Institute of Art and began working in the industry at 16. He started working at Talamas as an intern, and is now the lead technician in the video department. He is well respected for his immense technical ability, understanding of workflow, ergonomic gear design and usage, lighting technique, and experience in the field.

Lisa Sene is a steadicam operator who yes, really will run around with that heavy camera strapped to her! Lisa has kept it steady on productions all over the country, and looks forward to the new challenges that come with every project. Her favorite part about being a steadicam op is being able to directly participate in the creative side of production. She holds a BA in Cinematography from Emerson College, and has a strong background in theatrical lighting, both of which contribute to her understanding of visual storytelling.