Basic Lighting and Grip WorkshopNov. 2 & 3, 2012 - Tulsa, Oklahoma Join award-winning photographer/filmmaker Todd Roberts in his Basic Lighting & Grip Workshop for video and still photography. This intensive, interactive workshop is designed for filmmakers, documentarians, corporate video producers and photographers who want to improve their knowledge of lighting with continuous-output instruments. We will not be using studio flash or speedlights.Check out this introductory videoThe workshop is divided into two sessions. Session One - Friday, November 2, 6pm - 10pmSession One will cover principles of light used in everyday production situations. We will focus on lighting faces for an interview, presentation, portrait or dramatic situation.Topics include:Inverse square law of lightAngle of reflectance equals angle of incidenceCreating light and shadowBroad light and short lightLighting foreground, subject and backgroundColor temperature and correctionMixing ambient lightIntro to grip equipment Session Two - Saturday, November 3, 8am - 4pmIn Session Two, participants will receive intensive hands on training with many different types of lights and light modifiers and see the effects of soft boxes, umbrellas, light panels, scrims, snoots, reflectors, gobos and barn doors. Weather permitting, we will also do some work outside.Topics include:Intro to lights and lighting control or modifiersRembrant lighting Three-point lightingBeauty lightingClamshell lightingSports lightingHands-on experience in different situations (bulk of the session)Homemade lighting (shop lights and flashlights) Volunteer Models and ActorsWe will light models and actors as our subjects. Participants, please share your photos and footage with the subjects.All types of people from the most glamorous models to the roughest character actors are wanted. If you would like to volunteer as a subject, please email casting@startpictures.com and attach your headshot. Volunteer Production AssistantsDepending on our attendance, we may need additional production assistants. If you're interested, please email casting@startpictures.com and include "PA" in the subject line. What to bring Required: Comfortable closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, etc. for safety reasons)Optional: Your still or video camera, lenses, lights, stands, fully charged batteries, media cards and any other gear you may want to play with. You may bring your own models if you like. MealsFriday evening: Pizza, water and soft drinks. This will be good for those coming directly from work.Saturday morning: Assorted cold breakfast foods, coffee, tea, water and soda. This is a working breakfast so we will not waste a moment of learning.Saturday during the day: Snacks and drinks throughout the daySaturday lunch: Sandwiches and salads. This is a working lunch to grab as you have time within the hands-on section. Fee - $99 - Includes both sessions LocationMaxim Center4727-A South Memorial DriveTulsa, OK 74145Emergency Contact: 918-671-0261  About the Instructor Todd Roberts has been working in photography, video, television and film production for three decades. Based near Tulsa, Oklahoma, Todd has traveled many parts of the world for assignments. He has created over 400 episodes of outdoor television and over 300 corporate videos and commercials for clients such as American Express, Audi, BSA, Freightliner, Swarovski Optik, Volkswagen, Walmart and Winnebago.Todd is currently owner of Start Pictures and has won numerous awards for his commercial, television and documentary work. Volunteer Models and ActorsWe will light models and actors as our subjects. Participants, please share your photos and footage with the subjects.All types of people from the most glamorous models to the roughest character actors are wanted. If you would like to volunteer as a subject, please email casting@startpictures.com and attach your headshot. Volunteer Production AssistantsDepending on our attendance, we may need additional production assistants. If you're interested, please email casting@startpictures.com and include "PA" in the subject line. The Gear Lights2 - 600 LED Lights3 - 128 LED Lights2 - CFL 40" Octaboxes3 - CFL 24"x36" Soft Boxes2 - Bulb Holders with CFL Bulbs3 - Lowel 250W Pro Lights2 - Lowel 500W V-lights2 - Lowel 1000W DP Lights2 - Colortran 500W Open Face Lights1 - Strand 1000W Fresnel1 - LTM 650W Fresnel2 - LTM 300W Fresnels2 - Mole Richardson 150W Fresnels2 - CFL 8"x4' Strip Lights1 - CFL 16" Paper Lantern1 - CFL 22" Paper Lantern4 - LED Flashlights Light Modifiers1 - 6x6 Scrim Jim with Fabrics2 - 24"x36" Solid Black Flags2 - 24"x36" Silks2 - 24"x36" Single Nets2 - 24"x36" Double Nets1 - Photoflex 39x72 Lightpanel with Fabrics2 - Photoflex 39x39 Lightpanel with Fabrics1 - 42"x72" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector1 - 24" 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector1 - 42" Collapsible Reflector1 - Wescott Reflector Holder1 - 16x"16" Soft Box2 - 30" Shoot Through Umbrellas1 - 54" Soft Silver/Black Umbrella1 - 72" OctaboxBarn DoorsSnootsBounce BoardsDiffusion MaterialScrimsCinefoil Black WrapGelsBlack Duvetyne Grip8 - C Stands2 - Heavyweight Kit Stands11 - Medium Weight Kit Stands11- Light Weight Kit Stands1 - Combo Stand1 - Mini Stand10 - Grip Heads7 - Grip Arms 2 - Manfrotto Magic Arm3 - Super Clamps with Studs1 - Flexible Arm for Super Clamp3 - Scissors Clamps2 - LTM Pipe Clamps1 - Matthellini Clamp1 - Matthews Suction Mount with Stud1 - Larson Umbrella Clamp2 - 6" Baby Plates2 - 3" Baby Plates4 - 5/8" Umbrella Adapters4 - Cold Shoe Umbrella Adapters3 - Sets Apple BoxesSpring ClampsC-47s10 - 25lb Sand Bags2 - 15lb Sand Bags2 - 10lb Shot Bags ElectricalStingersTripple Taps2 - 15 Amp Dimmers Basic Lighting & Grip Workshop - 2 Days 99.00