Hands-On Filmmaking for Photographers - You Become the Cinematographer!!

Expand your visual storytelling skills by learning the essentials of filmmaking in this interactive, hands-on class. Tailored for photographers eager to step into video, this course covers camera settings, shot composition, lighting techniques, and audio essentials. You'll gain practical experience through guided exercises, transforming your photographic skills into dynamic, cinematic videos. Perfect for those looking to add video to their creative toolkit, this class will help you bring stories to life in motion.

Matthew Sutherland is a Panasonic Lumix Ambassador as well as a wedding and corporate filmmaker. He was born just outside of Chicago and raised in sunny Southern California. He is the owner of Matrimony Films, a video production company that specializes in creating cinematic, inspiring films for weddings and events. He created a buzz when he went viral with one of his wedding films that were shot as if it was an episode of "The Office." His company creates over 100 films each year for events all over the world. Matthew also runs TIVA Cinematics, a corporate film production company that creates branding films, behind-the-scenes films, and 3D VR180 films for companies looking to tell unique stories including Panasonic, Sunkist, Performance Team and Coast Southwest Cosmetics. Matthew is a graduate of UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television which put him on the road to a successful career both in front of and behind the camera for over 20 years. Matthew has been a member of the Panasonic Lumix Ambassador team for the past eight years. He is a Stella Pro "Champion of Light" as well as an ambassador for the Editing company ShootPro24. In addition to creating films of his own, Matthew loves sharing great cinematic camera gear and teaching filmmaking workshops to creators of all levels, all over the world.

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