Motorsport Photography Workshop

[TassieD]

Hi there Gang,

The past couple of weeks I have been researching the possibility of running a photography workshop down here at Baskerville raceway with the emphasis being on Motorsport (obviously) and shooting as an enthusiast .

I have been speaking with one of the CAMS accredited photographers who does all the V8 supercar rounds. This person (who we will refer to as "X" for the time being has agreed to come on board and run the workshop.

Some of the topics that has been put on the short list are as follows:

- Camera settings / camera equipment / choosing equipment
- Assessing the track, angles etc
- Panning technique / Stopping the action
- Dealing with the dreaded catch fence
- When to pan and when to stop the action to convey a mood etc
- Composing the shot - how to and what to look for, including utilising the background;
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them;
- Common sense and dealing with officialdom;
- Awareness and anticipation of possible dangers:


I am posting this to gauge interest and by all means add to what you would like to cover in a workshop.

I have deliberatly kept details sketchy, as it is early days and a fixed date, time cost etc has not been tied down at this stage but at this stage could be early 2008.

I hope this is of interest to some of you.

[bwhinnen]

Sounds like a great idea.

Depending on what is happening and when it is I am interested

[sheepie]

Hrmmm - been looking for an excuse to get to Tassie

Depending on timing and other details I'm a real possibility - from Feb next year onwards would be good, and away from the first week of the month

Great idea!

[michael_]

hmm i wld be keen if a few syd guys want to make a trip of it.

[Raskill]

Thats far enough way for it to be a possibility for me.

I would be extremely keen for something like this once I know more.

Please count me on the interested list!!!!

[johnd]

I'm interested Dave.
Cheers
John

[TassieD]

HI there guys, just a quick update and a request.

Can I get all those that are intersted to send me an email stating if your interested. This doesnt have to be a definate "Yes I am coming". I would like to put together a group email so as I can keep everyone updated in one go.

my email address is:

david at davidclifford dot com dot au

Cheers

[bwhinnen]

Done Thanks Dave!

[redline]

you have mail David,
if you also interested I can help out some remote work with pocket wizards into your topics.

[TassieD]

Thanks for the emails guys,

Workshop Update:

The workshop is planned for saturday the 9th Febraury 2008. It will consist of a power point presentation followed the practical session.

I am happy to announce that Mr X is none other than Ross Gibb. Ross is one of the Nationally Accredited CAMS photographers.

http://www.rossgibbphotos.com.au/

[Kyle]

Email sent dave

[who]

Email (to be) sent, sounds promising (and is in the right state)

[TassieD]

Hi there Guys,

Apologies that this topic has gone quiet of late (life etc) Details are starting to fall into place. I will be sending out a mass email by the end of this week with full details as they stand thus far.