"On Saturday December 11, Sony will host Roughcut, a FREE event to aid budding filmmakers planning on entering Sony Tropfest 2005.
Who should attend?
Roughcut is an event for filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers looking for a better grasp on some of the technical aspects of filmmaking such as cinematography, camera operation, editing and sound. You should consider attending if you are:
» A first time Tropfest entrant or film director
» A previous entrant looking to hone some of your technical filmmaking skills
» Aspiring Director of Photography or Cinematographer
What You'll Learn
Roughcut will include invaluable sessions on a range of filmmaking topics set to arm you for the toughest film competition in Australia.
Special guest and renowned Australian Director Of Photography Pieter de Vries ACS will provide key insights and tips including how to use focus, depth of field and lighting for maximum dramatic impact.
Attendees will also be able to pick the brains of Sony's digital video gurus, who will be on hand to cover issues such as equipment selection and use and digital formats, including the mind blowing new HDV.
Sony Tropfest Project Director, Serena Paull will highlight some of the major pitfalls, tricks and common mistakes for entrants and take you through the judging process. Finally, three- time finalist and past winner, Tim Bullock will discuss his filmmaking experiences, culminating in winning Sony Tropfest in 2003.
If you're planning on entering Sony Tropfest 2005, you'd be mad to miss Roughcut!
Date: Saturday, 11 DecemberTime: 10.30am - 5.30pm
Where: NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art), Randwick, Sydney
Securing your Place
For your chance to be one of just 350 lucky attendees* at Roughcut, register your details now! Hurry - registrations close 29th November!"
W: http://www.sony.com.au/Objects/other/RoughcutregoForm.html
