LOOK GOOD. SOUND GREAT!

BCPVA MEMBERS MEETING

Shooting the best videos requires a videographer to create silky smooth dynamic moving images as well as crystal clear sweet audio. BC Professional Videographers Association is proud to bring you a look at some of the latest technology that can help you and your videos look good and sound great. LOCATION: Justice Institute of BC 715 McBride and 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC Room 304 Free Admission. Click here to RSVP

SOUND GREAT! Beachtek and WIM Media

WIM Media / Western Imperial  Magnetics is pleased to present an overview of Beachtek DSLR and Camcorder Audio Adapters . We have Antonio Battista from Beachtek demonstrating their line of audio input and DSLR accessories and a special offer for BCPVA members. Beachtek has become the "missing link" for connecting professional audio gear to today's camcorders and DSLR cameras. Come with your questions about getting quality audio recording for your DSLR and video camera shoots.  

LOOK GOOD John Porter, Triangle Video

BCPVA founding member and Triangle Video professional videographer John Porter talks about the tricks of camera stabilization. He'll be demonstrating the Sony HDR PJ710V video camera that can give you the Steadycam look without the expense and hassle of the heavy, expensive rig. You won't believe your eyes!

NEW BCPVA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER PRESENTATION

FP Media - Blake Desaulnier

Freshly vetted and inducted BCPVA Professional  Member Blake Desaulnier will screen some of his best video work. His production company, FP Media specializes in financial market communications, with more than 25 years of work in radio, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, book, specialty publishing, corporate and broadcast video, documentary, and Internet. FP Media has produced communications for clients ranging from venture class and start-up through NYSE component companies. Blake Desaulniers has written for and edited a wide range of channels in almost every medium. With 30 years commercial writing experience built on a foundation of education and experience in financial marketing, few surpass Blake’s ability to understand your communications goals, and capture your story, and present it to an audience with engaging and accessible style.

NEW BCPVA PROFESSIONAL MEMBER PRESENTATION

Metrotown Media - John Molnar

Metrotown Media Productions Inc. Vancouver is a complete film, video production, photography, animation company. They focus on effective advertising media, YouTube and company videos. John Molnar is President CEO, Producer, Master photographer & Director of Photography, Videographer.He's had a lifetime of experience in the fields of photography and videography, which include years of photography on movie sets, TV station cameraman, weddings and a variety of many other areas. In the music industry, John has received recognition from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in England. John has also received a Proclamation from the City of Vancouver, and has received several letters of recognition for outstanding musicianship from several countries. Traveled on three world tours and approximately 2000+ performances gives John an incredible amount of experience in the music and arts world.

10,000 THINGS TO KNOW! BCPVA Video Discussion Groups

Want to learn something new? Bring your questions and know-how and participate in our informative Q & A breakout discussion sessions with some of Vancouver's most experienced and knowledgeable video professionals. Topics range from business practices to equipment to video workflows. BUSINESS SETUP: Banking, accounting, insurance, marketing PRICING: List publicly or not? What to Charge? Deposits? PST? How to deal with price requests from e-mail enquiries. ACCESSORIES: What to bring to a video shoot? Sharing and Storage. Uploading, online sites, best ways to encode and deliver work CAMERAS: Important features, benefits, and suggested models

Want to learn more? See BCPVA's online video library of educational presentations from past meetings.

You're Kidding. There's More?

BCPVA monthly meetings are a forum for members and guests to learn, share, and network with video industry professionals. Typical meetings can include presentations by experts in technology, shooting, editing, storytelling & imagery, and business management. New Professional members often show examples of their video productions followed by Q&A and open topic discussions. The annual Kudos Video Awards gives members the chance to showcase their work in front of a large audience and win awards. Frequently our Vendor Members bring the latest technology like cameras, lights, and gear to our meetings so you can try them out. The point of BCPVA meetings is to help our members be the best videographers they can be!

Are you ready to have a successful videography business? Join us.

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