PhotoCamp London Canada
Particulars:
Date: September 11th 2010 - London Public Library - 9:30AM-4:00PM
Location: London, Ontario Canada
As an unconference, the sessions are created and decided by you. Please edit the Sessions Page with what you would like to see or learn at PhotoCamp London.
PhotoCamp London may run into the need to expense some things like drinks, rentals, conference rooms, etc.; for that reason we are asking that if you can sponsor PhotoCamp London you also get in contact with us. Learn more on the Sponsors Page.
About Photocamp
PhotoCamp London Canada is a free "unconference" for those people who are interested in any and all aspects of photography and cinematography. PhotoCamp is for everyone: newbies, professionals, teachers, everyone is welcome! PhotoCamp is about creating an affordable (free) event with themes surrounding photography and cinematography promoting education and community involvement throughout these mediums.
An unconference is a small conference where the content is provided by the attendees! Each conference will have only a basic structure up until it starts. People are asked to contribute sessions that they want to present or hear about. Those sessions are picked up by someone with experience in that field and they present it. A session is between 5 and 30 minutes and can cover any topic related to photography and cinematography!
The framework is loosely based on the successful BarCamp unconferences. As BarCamps developed and grew in popularity, a set of guiding principles evolved that have now been used for many BarCamps. We're all for building on experience, so we'll be encouraging all attendees to make use of the rules (shown below).
Archive:
UPDATE 27 SEP 2008: Thanks to everyone who came to PhotoCamp. Please post your photos with the barcampvancouver tag at Flickr, and add them to the BarCamp Vancouver group too.
Derek's slides from his focal length/f-stop/shutter speed talk are at http://www.penmachine.com/barcamp
Lets get together and talk about cameras, pictures, flickr, film, and whatever else related to photography you guys are interested in.
Questions? kris @ bryght dot com
Topics that Campers would like covered
Please add your name if you also want this and also add your desired topics. Putting your name beside a topic doesn't mean you have to lead that session ONLY that you are interested in that topic!
- Workflow, backup, etc
- Beyond flickr - other photosharing services for fun and profit
- Flickr tips/hacks/lightning talks
- Fun with Flash photography
- Mobile photosharing and photography with ShoZu, FileMobile, AmbientVector etc
- Cross processing digital style and *gasp* using film
- Film camera insights for digital shooters (Derek K. Miller). How can the physical construction of older 35mm cameras and lenses help us make better photos? By understanding focal length, aperture f-numbers, shutter speed, flash sync, etc. I'm bringing my gear as examples, but if you have a film SLR, rangefinder, medium-format camera, weird camera (twin-lens reflex, etc.) or interesting lenses (big telephoto, ultra-wide-angle, fisheye, macro, etc.) that you don't mind me handling gently, I'd appreciate that too.
- Prepping for Web and Printing - Colour Spaces, Sharpening, and Actions
- Technical overview of digital cameras and how they differ from film
- Coping with RAW file format
- Macro photography, low-cost lens tricks for hobbyists - Cameron Cavers ("reactionlab" on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/reactionlab ) - I've been playing with macro extender rings and old full-manual lenses; if anyone is into it, we could discuss how to use cheap accessories like extenders & "Lensbaby" attachments, used equipment and old school stuff like bellows
- Raincity photo techniques: i.e. how to take good photos on grey overcast Vancouver days.
Rough Presentation Schedule
(pre-PhotoCamp - to be completed on Saturday by participants & divided up based on available time)
Topic |
Lead by |
Time Slot |
Photowalk |
Kris Krug |
tba |
Lens adaptors/macro tubes |
John Biehler/Cam Cavers |
tba |
Film Lomo (toy) cameras |
John Biehler |
tba |
RAW or JPG? |
tba |
tba |
Online Photo Editing tools |
Tris Hussey |
tba |
Film camera insights for digital shooters |
Derek K. Miller |
tba |
Using Lightroom |
tba |
tba |
Best themes for photoblogs |
tba |
tba |
tba |
tba |
tba |
tba |
tba |
tba |