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1-Day Videography Masterclass
with Ben Wong
Designed for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and storytellers, this hands-on workshop introduces the core principles of videography using both professional cameras and smartphones. Participants will explore camera settings, exposure, framing, movement, and visual storytelling techniques through guided instruction and practical exercises.
No equipment is required to participate in this class.
Saturday, June 13
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Registration Fee: $90
Location: Muslim Media Hub, 27 Pearl Street, Mississauga
Meet Your Instructor
Ben Wong
Benjamin Wong is a Toronto-based cinematographer, photographer, and colourist. Upon graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University with the coveted award for Best Cinematography, Ben has shot a range of narrative and documentary films, as well as commercials and music videos.
His work has screened at noteworthy film festivals including Palm Springs Shortfest, Big Sky, Reelworld, LAAPFF, and more; and most recently having won Best of Showcase at the WIFT 2022 Showcase, and nominated for Best Film Experience at the Santa Fe Film Festival, and the Golden Sheaf Award at Yorkton Film Festival.
His creative versatility in cinematography has given him the opportunity to work with many high-profile commercial clients such as Lexus India, Reebok Canada, and L'Oreal Paris, while also shooting deeply beautiful and thought-provoking films. His work aims to utilize low-key lighting and intimate visual style to highlight the emotional connections between spectator and screen.
You will learn:
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Camera Fundementals
Learn how cameras work, including frame rates, focal lengths, resolution, codecs, and foundational camera settings.
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Exposure & Lighting
Understand the exposure triangle and how to use it to creatively to shape mood and atmosphere.
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Composition & Framing
Explore visual storytelling through framing, depth of field, headroom, rule of thirds, symmetry, foreground elements, and shot selection.
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Camera Movement
Practice handheld and tripod shooting, camera movement techniques, focus control, and creating intentional cinematic motion.
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Phone Cinematography
Discover how professional filmmaking principles can be transferred to smartphones.
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Hands-On Shooting Exercises
Put your skills into practice through guided filming exercises.
What You Will Gain
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Technical Camera Skills
Develop foundational skills in professional camera operation including exposure control, framing, and movement. Learn to transfer those skills to your smartphone camera.
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Stronger Visual Eye
Learn how to create mood, meaning, and emotion through cinematic composition and visual storytelling techniques.
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Hands-On Learning Experience
A chance to explore your voice in audio storytelling and build confidence in developing and expressing ideas through podcasting
This Workshop Is For You If:
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You're interested in filmmaking, content creation, and visual storytelling.
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You want to learn how to shoot cinematic video using a professional camera
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You are a beginner looking to understand camera settings and creative techniques
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You enjoy hands-on learning and creative experimentation
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You are open to receiving feedback from the group and the instructor
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You can attend the full-day session and actively participate in group activities
