Your four to six days of intensive training will cover all aspects of photography, videography and editing, and mobile disc jockey services.
Several Profit centers will help you start and expand a profitable and fun business. We will show you how to avoid the most common pitfalls in developing this business by teaching you a tested method of marketing and client presentation. The best prices for equipment and the right vendors will be provided to you. We can also train your future employees and independent contractors if you choose to expand your business. The training fee varies depending on the training desired.
Photography
Simple but effective shooting techniques using both 35 mm and Medium Format cameras are taught. You will practice different poses for brides and grooms and wedding party.
How to schedule wedding day photography.
Lighting and camera techniques.
How to simplify your day by using the right equipment.
How to book photography.
How to use digital cameras and printers to your advantage.
How to put your studio samples together.
And Much More.
DJ Services
Activities and Mixers- Different activities for all ages are covered. More importantly how to orchestrate and teach them to your guests.
Emcee Skills - How to properly handle yourself when speaking over a microphone in front of live audiences expecting you to entertain them. Tips and techniques to avoid "Mic Fright".
Wedding Protocol - Techniques to make you the best in your area in the field of professionally coordinating some of the most successful wedding receptions in your area. This arena is the most important for true Mobile DJ’s to know about considering this portion of our business is easily over 70% of the total Mobile DJ’s business base.
Music Knowledge - A comprehensive class in the importance of all aspects of music spanning the last 60 years, and how certain songs pertain to the field of Mobile DJing. And the proper use of the "Classics" in your repertoire.
Equipment Knowledge - How to choose the right equipment for you and your needs, how not to over spend your budget, and the proper usage of the equipment that you choose.
Karoke - A class to enhance your skills as a KJ in areas from Bars to private parties. The demand for knowledge in this field is important to be familiar with, considering it is still a requested format of entertainment.
Videographer’s Instructional Course (V.I.C.)The MDM Videographer’s Instructional Course (V.I.C.) is for anyone (novices to experts) who wants to know as much as possible about WEDDING and Event VIDEOGRAPHY. As opposed to other instructional courses which might overload & confuse the beginner, we offer purely the essential information that you will need to create the most professional Wedding and Event Videos on the Market. This intensive 2-day course is specifically designed within a very simple 3 structure classification:
* Pre-Production: Includes Equipment and other essentials to get you started.
* Production: The Actual Coverage of the Special Event to be Videotaped.
* Post Production: The Final stages of Editing your Video.
As an MDM VT (Video Trainee/student), our workshop will virtually teach you "everything" you’ll need to know about Wedding & Event Videography within this 3 Structure Classification system:
STANDARD 2 DAY ITINERARY
Pre-Production
EQUIPMENT:
An introduction to the most affordable and commonly used video equipment that is currently being used by today’s wedding & Event videographers. From the differences between the 1 chip and 3 Chip DV Cameras to the choice of lights and editing equipment ---- from the pros & cons of using Monopods & Tripods to the best ways to transport your tools of the trade --- all your questions regarding what you’ll need to posses to get you started - shooting and editing your wedding & event productions will be covered.
A Standard Equipment Package List will be made available during this time.
Production
VIDEOGRAPHY AT THE CEREMONY:
This is not just a basic summery, but a total overview of everything the professional videographer needs to carry out to complete a successful shoot at the church, temple or any other place of Ceremony on the wedding day. As well as taking you through all the steps you will need to take to complete this portion of the day’s shooting schedule, included during this period will be several other related subject matters such as:
* How you can spot key family members without never having met them.
How & when to approach the priest, rabbi or judge regarding the restrictions of videotaping.
When & when-not to use wireless Microphones
Which side of the building offers the most valuable shooting Position.
How much taping is enough and how much taping is too much during the ceremony.
VIDEOGRAPHY AT THE RECEPTION HALL:
Again, this will not be a simple outline of shots to get, but a comprehensive plan of how to cover the second half of the wedding day. From finding the right exterior establishing shot of the banquet hall to the best camera techniques to use during the dancing celebration, you can be certain that after this portion of the instructional session you can be confident that everything you’ll need to know about the Reception Videotaping will have been accounted for … guaranteed. A sample of the topics covered include:
The Required but brief Shot list (Directory Board, Cake-Table, Guest-Table, Gifts Area, and more.
When and how to approach family & guests for testimonials.
Working around the Still Photographer (no matter how friendly or un-friendly they may be).
When and when not to use your lights.
Symmetry, Composition of Camera Operation during the Highlights of the Evening (Tossing of the bouquet, removal of the Garter, tossing of the Garter, Cutting of the Cake etc..)
TIPs LIST:
During this time, you will be given a summary of valuable inside information to simplify your work and obtain remarkable footage. The tips alone will be worth the entry of the class.
Sample Tips Include:
How to insure never accidentally recording over your recorded footage.
How to always guarantee your audio is coming in loud & clear.
How to make a one camera shoot appear like a two camera shoot.
Zooming In & Out techniques for future editing.
Camera composition tricks.
When & where to use your camera’s special features: Back-lighting,
Steady-shot, Manual Focus etc.
How to handle rambunctious wedding guests - Knowing what to say and what not to say.
SAMPLE WEDDINGS:
We will critique a condensed sample of poorly covered wedding footage to review the don’ts of Wedding videography -- as well as examine samples of correct and skillful video coverage.
DISCUSSION TIME, Q/A SESSION:
Finally, at the end of the session, you will be given an opportunity to
ask any and all additional questions you may have regarding the day’s lessons.
Day 2.
POST PRODUCTION
This section of the training will comprise of the Editing Portion of your production.
Topics will include: Introduction to Non-linear editing, Creating superior Photo Montages, Organizing your video footage, Effective Editing techniques, Transitions (Where and when to use Dissolves and Effects is not as simple as it may appear), Titling and use of Music.
Although there are many Editing systems in the market, Sample Editing
Exercises will be performed using a standard Digital Video Non Linear Editing System. And,
whereas every conceivable wedding editing scenario cannot possibly be covered, MDM VTs
(Video Trainees / students) should be well-acquainted with the editing technique and
concept to handle most editing situation that they will come across.
Although Digital editing has literally changed the entire complexion of the video business, MDM VTs with little or no editing experience will be spared the complexities of it all and will be familiar enough to start simple editing upon the completion of this class.
Optional 3rd day
MDM is offering an optional 3rd day. This additional day is an "On-Location Work Study" where MDM VTs (Video Trainee’s / students) get the chance to actually watch & participate at a genuine taping of a wedding or an event. There is no extra charge for this day. We strongly recommend to you to make time in your schedule for this day.
Remember it’s not really how fancy the equipment is, but how skilled you are…. That’s where we come in, MDM…. The Videographer’s Instructional Course (V.I.C.)
No Experience Necessary - Thorough Training.
You'll participate in six days of intensive hands-on and classroom training. You'll learn what you need to know to run a successful photo, video and DJ serviceYour business can be started on a "part-time" basis from home or an office.
A fun and creative business.
No Franchise or royalty fees.
Low Investment of $8,995 covers training and one year phone support.
Equipment can be purchased or leased if you choose to have your own equipment.
A Combined 75 years of experience in the field.
Affordable Web site development.
Additional Popular Services
| Photomontage -- A very popular service, and one of the Most Lucrative Profit Centers. |
| Video Tape Duplication -- Highly Profitable and great demand. We'll show you how to make money in tape duplication with a low investment! |
| Video Tape Editing -- An
in-demand service that is taught you during your training. You can earn up to $100.00 per
hour or more. Projection Services _ A highly profitable and in-demand service which ties in to your photomontage service.
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Call (888) 663-6932 or e-mail studio@webmdm.com.