The Maine Film & Video Association hosts a panel March 12, 2011 at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC, Portland) of Directors of Photography and filmmakers to discuss the advantages and pitfalls of working with the technology that’s changing today’s production market. Digital SLR still cameras equipped with High-Definition video have sparked a revolution in how films and TV shows are being made from back yards to studio lots. The panelists will explore this technology, its place in the industry, and what tomorrow’s changes might look like. Social hour with food and drink to precede the panel and hands-on demo sessions to follow.

Panelists include:
Directors of Photography Alice Brooks and Phil Cormier,
Director of Photography/Gaffer Jayson Lobozzo, and
Sound Recordist/Editor Tom Eichler.

The panel will be moderated by Producer/Director Ben Kahn.

Ben Kahn, moderator, on left

Cost: This event is free for MFVA Members, $10 for guests. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door for $25/professionals; $10/students.

Refreshments included free.

Location: Southern Maine Community College,
Jewett Hall
2 Fort Road
South Portland, Maine 04106

Schedule:
5PM – 6PM Social Hour with food and drinks
6PM – 7:30PM Panel Discussion “Smaller, faster, better? Shooting in
the DSLR revolution”
7:30PM – 8:30PM Demos/Hands On/Further Discussion

For More Information Contact:
Mark Ireland: 207-837-7220
Ben Kahn: 207-408-3624