Silo City Medium Format Workshop

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This is the prime opportunity to test drive medium format digital camera systems from Phase One, Mamiya Leaf, ALPA, Cambo and Leica in one workshop at an incredible location full of great photographic opportunities. Get hands-on setup and instruction for a variety of digital camera systems, tripods and portable lighting systems from Chris Snipes – who has over 20 years experience with the best digital cameras in the world. The Silo City workshop is a unique learning experience – all attendees will receive advanced training on technical camera systems AND granted access to premier loaner equipment to use during the workshop. The workshop offers a balance of hands-on instruction, location shooting and Capture One Pro training. Don’t miss this unique chance to work and learn from an outstanding team in an exclusive access location.

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REGISTRATION

Workshop Fee: $695 Attendance only
Lens and accessory demos available to use with your existing system

Full Workshop: $1,295 with full medium format system
Reserve a dedicated system to use for the duration of the workshop

Register online at Capture Integration or call 877-217-9870 to reserve your space today. The registration fees include the workshop and lunch (Friday/Saturday). Hotel, other meals and any incidental expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. Due to the hazards associated with abandoned industrial sites, registrants will be required to sign a waiver of liability form before being allowed on the Silo City complex.

Itinerary

Thursday May 14

7:00-9:00PM – Marriott Hotel Advanced overview on digital backs, technical cameras, lenses, accessories and more.

Friday May 15

7:00AM – Depart for Silo City Overview and safety instructions for the workshop Photograph inside Silos, along canals of Silos, and hike to the top of Silos to get interesting views from above. Hands on instruction of all medium format digital camera systems and technical cameras while shooting. Download images on-site into Capture One Pro and get expert advice on adjusting tonal range, color and exposures. 12:00PM – Lunch provided on-site at Silo City Photograph all afternoon/early evening

Saturday May 16

7:00AM – Depart for Silo City Sunrise Shoot along the river of Silos Photograph inside Silos, along canals of Silos, and hike to the top of Silos to get interesting views from above. Photograph inside Silos, along canals of Silos, and hike to the top of Silos to get interesting views from above. Hands on instruction of all medium format digital camera systems and technical cameras while shooting. Download images on-site into Capture One Pro and get expert advice on adjusting tonal range, color and exposures.
12:00PM – Lunch at McCarthy’s (Old First Ward) 1:00-3:30PM – Colonel Ward Pumping Plant Photography at Colonel Ward Pumping Plant, inside of the pumping areas, on top of the staging areas. Lots of rusty valves, large bolts, vintage pipes, and turbines. 4:00-6:30PM – Concrete Central Elevator Photograph concrete structures, pillars and columns, and architectural details. Lots of rustic weathered walls, painted areas with graffiti, and long halls. Built between 1915 and 1917, Concrete Central stretches for almost a quarter of a mile along the river and is the largest elevator in Buffalo.

Sunday May 17

7:00AM – Depart for Silo City Sunrise Shoot along the river of Silos Photograph inside Silos, along canals of Silos, and hike to the top of Silos to get interesting views from above. Hands on instruction of all medium format digital camera systems and technical cameras while shooting. Download images on-site into Capture One Pro and get expert advice on adjusting tonal range, color and exposures. * Itinerary is subject to change. Final itinerary will be distributed at the beginning of the workshop.

12:00PM – Workshop Departures

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