Moving into Motion: The Art of Video
with Kristi Odom
May 7 – 28, 2025
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Videos © Kristi Odom
Course Description
In a world that moves at lightning speed, photography captures fleeting moments, but the vibrant flow of life and chaos all around us often escapes the frame. With just a flip of a switch, our cameras unlock the dynamic realm of video, allowing us to connect with wildlife and our surroundings in exciting new ways.
This workshop offers an exciting exploration of techniques that transform video into art. Participants uncover the enchanting beauty of nature through slow motion, capturing its intricate details and rhythms. The class also covers the creation of moving stills, and blending photography and videography in innovative ways. With practical insights and student assignments, this workshop inspires creativity and encourages participants to express their unique visions without feeling overwhelmed. Embrace the art of video and unlock new dimensions of storytelling!
Key topics include harnessing the power of slow motion, learning essential video settings, acquiring basic editing skills to polish footage, crafting short video art pieces, preparing videos for sharing, and navigating audio libraries (note: capturing sound is not included). Utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro, participants should have a camera or phone capable of shooting in slow motion (minimum 60fps, 120fps preferred). This exciting journey into the art of video invites students to discover how to bring their creative ideas to life.
Additional Information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
What You Should Know:
Basic computer skills and familiarity with editing software are necessary, as well as a basic understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro. Participants need access to Adobe Premiere Pro and should have a camera or phone capable of shooting in slow motion (minimum 60fps, 120fps preferred).
Special Notes:
Class will meet 9:30 – 11:30 am (Mountain Time) on Wednesdays starting May 7 and ending May 28 (four online group sessions). Enrollment is limited to 12 participants.
Zoom Video Conferencing software (available for no charge from Zoom.com) will be used to facilitate the class sessions. Further details will be emailed to registrants.
Santa Fe Workshops always aims to produce a high-quality experience for our online attendees. That said, variables including regional and local internet provider speeds, traffic on Zoom's servers, and your own computing hardware can contribute to a less than ideal streaming event. While we do our best to minimize the impact of these variables, they are outside the control of Santa Fe Workshops.
Policies:
View Withdrawal and Transfer Policies for online programs.
For the convenience of participants, recordings of each class session are posted privately for one month after the end of each session. Santa Fe Workshops takes the recordings down after one month to protect the intellectual property of our instructors.
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Kristi Odom is a Nikon Ambassador, an award-winning photographer, and filmmaker known for her work in wildlife photography, conservation, and storytelling. She combines her love for nature and her technical skills to capture images that connect emotionally with viewers and raise awareness about environmental issues. Kristi has received numerous accolades for her photography, including awards from organizations like Nature’s Best and National Geographic.
Informed by her experience as an associate fellow for the International League of Conservation Photographers and as a contributing photographer for National Geographic, Kristi explores the role of photography in environmental advocacy. She also frequently speaks at events and workshops, sharing her experiences and techniques with other photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Website: kristiodomfineart.com
Instagram: @kristiodom
