Workshops

SAW Video presents a range of training and professional development opportunities for media artists and artists from other disciplines seeking to explore video in their work. Workshops are open to SAW Video members and members of the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions.*

SAW Video members receive discounts on all workshops on offer. For non-members, the cost of a basic membership to SAW Video is included in the workshop fee.

In addition to hands-on practice during workshops, free access for follow-up practice times is available for some workshops.

To register for workshops, contact us at 613-238-7648 or workshops@sawvideo.com. Please read our Workshop Registration Policy / Politique d'inscription aux ateliers first.

* Non-commercial, independent productions are defined as productions where the director retains copyright and artistic control, and where the production is not being created for a client or for advertising purposes.

Scheduled workshops

The following workshops are scheduled. To see the complete list of workshops on offer, see Workshops On Offer.

FALL WORKSHOPS AT SAW VIDEO

PANASONIC CLINIC
Thursday September 16, 6PM-9PM
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Ben Walker
Location: Club SAW
Cost: $40 members/ $65 non-members
Prerequisite: Introduction to Video Production, Production Clinic or demonstrated DV/HD production experience.

LOCATION SOUND RECORDING FOR VIDEO
Tuesday Sept. 21 and Wednesday Sept. 22, 6PM-9PM
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Chris Ikonomopoulos
Location: Club SAW
Cost: $50 members/ $85 non-members
Prerequisite: Introduction to Video Production, Production Clinic, or demonstrated DV/HD production experience.

INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO PRODUCTION
Saturday Sept. 25 and Sunday Sept. 26, 12PM-5PM
Level: Introductory
Instructor: TBD
Location: Club SAW
Cost: $125 members/ $150 non-members
Limited to 6 participants

INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO
Saturday Oct. 2nd and Sunday Oct. 3rd 12PM-5PM
Instructor: TBD
Limited to 4 participants
Location: B-Suite
Cost: $125 members/ $150 non-members
Deadline: Sept. 27, 2010

GRANT WRITING FOR ARTS COUNCILS – AN INFORMATION SESSION FOR MEDIA ARTISTS
Friday October 22nd 4PM-6PM
Working session with Ontario Arts Council Officer Mark Haslam
Open to all levels
Cost is free
Location: Arts Court Library

Master Class:
THE ART OF THE CONSTRUCTED DOCUMENTARY: SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE STORYTELLING USING ARCHIVAL MATERIALS
Saturday October 30th, 2010 2PM-4PM
Presented by Michael Ostroff
Location: Club SAW
Cost: $15
Limited to: 15 participants

Michael Ostroff has been producing documentaries and educational videos since 1973 when he joined Crawley Films as a film editor and assistant director. Of late, Michael has specialized in 'constructed documentaries' exploring issues relating to history and development of Canada's cultural voice. His films are known for their emotion and intelligence and the understated, lyrical approach he takes to storytelling. Ostroff is about to release Winds of Heaven, a 90-minute documentary about Emily Carr and her relationship with the First Nations people of the Northwest Coast.

Most workshops are scheduled as demand permits unless otherwise noted in the workshop description.

For a complete list of workshops on offer including those not currently scheduled see Workshops On Offer.

Should you want a workshop not listed here, feel free to suggest it to our staff.