Video DJ
or VJ has rapidly become a highly popular and respected
professional art form. As one uses music as a vehicle
to create crafted multimedia, the possibilities
for experiment by the artist is limitless. A good
VJ will 'work the crowd' just as any performer would
and this course will give you the skills to do it.
This 2
week VJ course focuses on the potential to play
with video in order to generate your own footage
and image banks for use in 'Optikle's Visualtor'
software for live video mixing. Rather than using
stock footage you will generate, using various programmes
such as Adobe Photoshop, Premier and Final Cut,
your own images and video. The idea is to enable
you to mix images live to music or a performance.
You will also learn how to create your own image
bank on CD or DVD.
The structure of the course is left fluid to address
your individual requirements. The course is designed
for people interested in making backdrops for performances
such live music gigs, club DJ/VJ sets, theatre,
presentations, conferences or festival events.
Tuition
will cover and encourage you to consider the time
space movement of video and furnish you with skills,
through workshops, that enable you to take you ideas
through to a finished piece.
Components for the course include:
VIDEO ART and VJ: AN INTRODUCTION
TIME/SPACE/MOVEMENT
SCULPTING WITH LIGHT
DANCING WITH YOUR CAMERA/SOUND/SHOOTING
IMAGE MANINPULATION USING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
EDITING/RHYTHM/MONTAGEFILE FORMATTING FOR FRIENDLY
CODECS
EDITING SOFTWARE:'PREMIER' AND 'FINAL CUT.'
VJ SOFTWARE, MIXERS AND SYNCHRONIZATION
SET UP OF PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT
MAXIMISING ON THE PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT
The course
is constructed in two parts. The first week focuses
on image creation using Video, digital stills and
graphics.
The second week concentrates on VJ skills including
tricks, synchronization, special effects and how
to maximise on performance environments. You can
therefore join the course for one week or the full
two weeks.
You will
all have an opportunity to perform your set at the
end of course party with invited guests attending.
Course Requirements: Ideas first and foremost. A
basic knowledge of Photography and computers would
enable you to get the most out of the course.
These
courses in Video art and VJ run from a Monday
to a Friday and are held at Monte Rosa, near Lagos
on the far west of the Algarve, Portugal, one
of the most beautiful places in Europe with numerous
beaches with crystal clear sea and stunning countryside
in the surrounding area. Its remoteness and therefore
peace and quiet makes it a perfect setting for
this course. It is designed for people wishing
to explore the technology involved in creating
VJ performance and Video Art.
To
attend this course you should be fairly computer
literate and although we provide all equipment
such as computers and projectors you may bring
your own computer/laptop if you wish. Mac or PC
system requirements: minimum 512 mb Ram, available
10gb in Hard drive, Video card and 1+gz high speed
processor. Please let us know in advance if you
wish to bring your own computer and your course
fee will be discounted appropriately.
The
course is fully inclusive of all transportation
(airport pick-ups), professional tuition, meals
and accommodation. All food served is organic
where possible with an emphasis on a healthy but
not obsessive diet. Special dietary requirements
can be catered for.
Price:
€2000 (£1300 approx) per person fully
inclusive of all tuition, materials, use of equipment,
accommodation, meals, wine, alcoholic drinks and
beverages.
Accommodation:
This price is based on twelve nights in shared
rooms/apartments. If you wish to have your own
room please add €120 (£80 approx).
Terms
of Payment: We ask you to pay 50% deposit on booking
and the remainder at Monte Rosa on commencement
of the course.
Methods
of Payment: Euro/Sterling cheque, cash or credit/debit
cards.
Discounts:
For couples booking together we can offer a 5%
discount. Groups of four + can receive a 10% discount.
Flights
(European countries): You will need to fly to
Faro. We have negotiated deals with EasyJet and
Monarch for groups of 10+ and can offer substantial
deals. For individuals or couples we suggest you
visit their web sites by clicking on EasyJet
and Monarch
Flights
(Countries outside Europe) Generally you will
fly to Lisbon and get a connecting flight to Faro
but we can pick you up from Lisbon international
airport if you wish.
If
you wish to be informed when courses have been
scheduled please fill in the waiting list form
below or contact me direct. Click
here
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