With
Ami Vitale
When
October 5 - 9, 2020
Category
Applications, Multimedia, Storytelling
Registration Info
There is a true craft to creating and editing photographic projects, and then translating them into meaningful and powerful expressions in multimedia. Strong stories must be clearly conceptualized, effectively captured and astutely edited. In this week-long workshop we move through the full course of crafting compelling visual stories.
This is a hands-on week, designed to provide a broad overview of multimedia techniques. To illustrate the possibilities of photography as a source of inspiration and communicative power, Ami shares examples of her own personal projects. She then analyzes and critiques participant’s portfolios, and discusses the art of finding a storyline, gaining access to subjects, and finally, editing the work into a cohesive story.
Our focus is on the concepts and principles of visual storytelling using a variety of mediums. Topics include finding a story, the art of the interview, collecting digital video, sound, stills and then editing them into a cohesive story. Our review discussions cover topics such as finding stories, writing proposals, understanding copyright, securing contracts and model releases, and the business of selling your work.
During the week you document a short story and edit it into a cohesive whole. This workshop is about producing real reportage, getting honest feedback and, ultimately, getting your visual story out there and published.
Additional Information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Advanced Amateurs
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Working knowledge of digital workflow and manual mode on your digital SLR or mirrorless camera; basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro is recommended. Participants must be able to download, select, and transfer images to their own jump drive for class each day.
PORTFOLIO REQUIRED:
Please see the Portfolios section of General Information for guidelines on your submission of recent work pertinent to this storytelling class.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Computer workstations are provided in the digital lab. Also, participants in this workshop have the option of using Nikon D-SLR or Mirrorless cameras provided by The Workshops.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
On-campus housing may be available. Please contact the IHM Retreat Center directly for details: 505-988-1975, www.ihmretreat.com.
TUITION INFO:
Tuition includes daily lunch.
Ami Vitale is a contract photographer, filmmaker, writer, and explorer with National Geographic. Her journey has taken her to over 100 countries, focusing on some of today’s most compelling wildlife and environmental stories. Ami has documented wildlife and poaching in East Africa, covered human-elephant conflict, and concentrated on efforts to save the northern white rhino and reintroduce pandas to the wild. She has garnered prestigious awards, such as Magazine Photographer of the Year from the National Press Photographer’s Association, the Lowell Thomas Award for Travel Journalism, the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting, and Photographer of the Year International. Ami is also a five-time recipient of World Press Photo recognition, including 1st Prize for her 2017 National Geographic magazine story about elephants and 1st Prize the year before for her National Geographic work with giant pandas.
Ami recently published a best-selling book, Panda Love, on the secret lives of pandas. She was the subject of the Mission Cover Shot series on the National Geographic Channel as well as another documentary series featuring Madagascar (Over the Islands of Africa).
Ami is a Nikon Ambassador and a founding member of Ripple Effect Images, a collective of scientists, writers, photographers, and filmmakers with a mission of creating powerful stories illustrating the very specific issues women in developing countries face. She lectures for the National Geographic LIVE series, and she frequently gives workshops throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Website: www.amivitale.com
Instagram: @amivitale