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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

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Joanne Stephan
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Learn the art of filmmaking

Joanne Stephan
Image: Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
  • 50mm
  • ƒ/2.8
  • 1/50s
  • ISO 800
Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Joanne Stephan
-
Advocate
Learn the art of filmmaking
Joanne Stephan
Image: Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
  • 50mm
  • ƒ/2.8
  • 1/50s
  • ISO 800
Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
How to film a music video in a studio setting

About the event

Award winning cinematographer & Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Joanne Stephan teams up with Nanlite Australia for a half day class to the art of film-making. In this workshop, Joanne will show you tips and tricks on how to film a music video in a studio set up using video lights and the latest Sony Alpha and Cinema cameras. Let's Get Creative!!

Techniques covered

  • Camera settings for video 
  • Frame rates - differences between 25, 50 and 100 fps 
  • Shutter speed (the 180 rule) 
  • ISO settings Shooting in LOG profile VS standard profiles 
  • Working with ND filters  
  • Lens choices
  • Location and creating depth in your video 
  • Creative lighting in Studio 
  • Storytelling through visuals - how camera movement and angles help motivate narrative Story sequence - beginning, middle and end

What to bring

  • Mirrorless camera or DSLR  
  • Any lenses you have (wide/ zoom, we can make it work)  
  • Batteries  
  • SD Card 
  • ND filters (if you have them) 
  • Comfy closed shoes

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

There will be Sony cameras/ lenses available for you to borrow
There is no parking onsite however parking available at the University of Technology building which is an 8 min walk to the studio
5 attendees minimum cut off date is 8th December
Yes
Yes it is a short walk from Central Station
Yes - jstephanxx@gmail.com
If you are unwell please do not attend the workshop for the safety and health of others, we will arrange to credit you for the next workshop
Beginner Video Music Design
Sat 10 Dec 2022, 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Beginner
A$90 per/person    
19-25 Wellington St, Chippendale NSW 2008
Meet outside the entrance to the studio
2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 marks the eleventh year of the Alpha Awards celebrating the greatest images from across Australia and New Zealand captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, giving you the chance to share in over $62,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Joanne Stephan

Hey, I’m Joanne (but you can call me Jo) - an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and licensed drone operator based in Sydney, with a deep love for capt...

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Alpha 1 II (A1 II)

My Gear

Alpha 1 II (A1 II)
Sydney Kings vs NZ Breakers
Diamonds vs Silver Ferns
Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount

My Gear

Cinema Line FX3 Full Frame E-Mount
Event capacity: 8