Free Webinar on Shooting the Forest

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Manfrotto School of Xcellence has announced a webinar titled, “Shooting the Forests Series”. Held from 2pm to 3pm EDT on Monday, 6th December, the webinar will be hosted by Drew Gardner, a renowned London-based photographer, who will take participants behind the scenes of his acclaimed series, “The Forest”. Topics for discussion include dealing with difficult terrain, managing without power, working with smoke machines, and more. To register for the webinar, visit the website below.

Website: Shooting the Forests Series

Manfrotto Press Release

Manfrotto School of Xcellence Hosts Free Webinar on Shooting the Forest

Award-Winning Photographer Drew Gardner to Address the Challenges of Shooting on Location

Ramsey, N.J. (November 30, 2010)— Manfrotto School of Xcellence, a free resource for anyone who wants to learn more about photography, announces a webinar titled, “Shooting the Forests Series,” which will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT, on Monday, December 6th. The host, Drew Gardner, a renowned London-based photographer, will take participants behind the scenes of his acclaimed series, “The Forest” which was shot in the United States, Poland and the United Kingdom.

Gardner (http://www.drewgardner.co.uk) is well-known for his epic on-location still photography and “The Forest” series is a prime example of his success in this arena. In this webinar, Gardner will explain the challenges of shooting a large scale production on location and how to deal with a variety of issues a photographer may face.

“Working on location is one of the most rewarding things a photographer can do,” said Gardner. “My aim is to show participants that it is not as difficult as one may think.”

Topics for Discussion Include:

-    Managing without power
-    Dealing with difficult terrain
-    Working with smoke machines
-    The best equipment to use

To register for the free Manfrotto School of Xcellence webinar and for additional information, please visit: http://manfrottoschoolofxcellence.com/2010/04/23/shooting-the-forests-series/

For additional information regarding the Manfrotto School of Xcellence, please visit http://www.manfrottoschoolofxcellence.com. For more information about the entire Manfrotto range visit http://www.manfrotto.us.

About Manfrotto Distribution
Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Manfrotto Distribution is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger, and Litepanels. As the US distributor of National Geographic Bags and Tripods, Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Rotatrim, Genus and Datacolor, which are available nationwide through an extensive network of authorized dealers, Manfrotto Distribution offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Manfrotto Distribution international network covers the USA, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Japan and China. http://www.manfrottodistribution.us.

Photo: Drew Gardner

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Free Portrait Photography Webinar

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Manfrotto School of Xcellence has announced “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen,” a free webinar taking place 2nd December from 2 to 3pm EDT. The host, Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes, will discuss the planning, preparation and good communication which goes into an alluring portrait. “Each portrait requires the same kind of thought process,” explains Frakes. “Photographers need to know the kind of person that is being photographed and what they want the outcome to be. Once that is decided, photographers can go about planning lighting schemes and preparing or researching backgrounds.” To register for the webinar, visit the website below.

Website: Manfrotto School of Xcellence

Manfrotto Press Release

Manfrotto School of Xcellence Hosts Free Webinar on Taking Great Portraits

Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes Shares His Experience with Taking Compelling Portraits

Ramsey, N.J. (November 24, 2010)— Manfrotto School of Xcellence, a free resource for anyone who wants to learn more about photography, is proud to announce a free webinar titled “Great Portraits Don’t Just Happen,” which will take place on Thursday, December 2nd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The host, Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes, will discuss the planning, preparation and good communication which goes into an alluring portrait.

Bill Frakes (http://www.billfrakes.com) is based in Florida and is a world class photographer who has made portraits of everyone from President Obama to his 9-year old daughter, Havana. In this webinar Frakes will describe his professional experience in making portraits, particularly his 10-day road trip around the United States to make six portraits for Sports Illustrated before the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

“Each portrait requires the same kind of thought process,” explains Frakes. “Photographers need to know the kind of person that is being photographed and what they want the outcome to be. Once that is decided, photographers can go about planning lighting schemes and preparing or researching backgrounds.”

Renowned for his work, Frakes has received hundreds of national and international awards, including the coveted Newspaper Photographer of the Year award in the prestigious Pictures of the Year competition and a Pulitzer Prize as a member of the Miami Herald staff’s coverage of Hurricane Andrew.

Topics for Discussion Include:

-    Lighting and support equipment
-    How to make subjects feel at ease
-    The differences between studio and environmental portraiture

To register for the free Manfrotto School of Xcellence webinar and for additional information, please visit: http://manfrottoschoolofxcellence.com/2010/11/11/great-portraits-don%e2%80%99t-just-happen/

For additional information regarding the Manfrotto School of Excellence, please visit http://www.manfrottoschoolofxcellence.com. For more information about the entire Manfrotto range visit http://www.manfrotto.us.

About Manfrotto Distribution
Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. is a leading distributor of key accessories brands for the photographic, video, cine and lighting production markets. Manfrotto Distribution is an international company within the Imaging Division of the Vitec Group, which owns the following leading international brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger, and Litepanels. As the US distributor of National Geographic Bags and Tripods, Metz, Gossen, Elinchrom, Lastolite, Rotatrim, Genus and Datacolor, which are available nationwide through an extensive network of authorized dealers, Manfrotto Distribution offers the most complete range of exceptional camera and lighting accessories in the business. The Manfrotto Distribution international network covers the USA, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Japan and China. http://www.manfrottodistribution.us. 

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