CORNWALL BASED COURSES

News Release Friday 24th October 2008 Cornwall Today.

International cameraman teaches wildlife and media students filming and editing techniques.

Students from Cornwall College Newquay were given the chance to learn more about wildlife film making and editing from international award winning cameraman Jeff Goodman recently.

Based in Cornwall and working globally, with over 30 years experience in Wildlife, Underwater, Aerial and Sound Sync Lighting Camera work, Jeff’s credits include working for the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery USA and Discovery Europe amongst many others.

The Wildlife Education and Media Foundation Degree students spent a week with Jeff learning how to film and edit video footage they had taken at Newquay Zoo.

Jeff describes in detail techniques he has shared with the students. “I have been teaching the students about camera techniques, techniques of film making including planning, researching and story boarding. We have also spent time down at the zoo filming various animals using different lighting techniques and dealing with the animal behaviour! We then spent time in the editing suite putting the films together and at the end of the week long session we showed all the students’ work in the lecture theatre. It was a fantastic week and the students were great to work with.”

Student Katie Reed said: “It has been amazing working with Jeff and being able to gain from his experience. He’s taught us a lot and it’s been great fun. We have learnt lots of different techniques and also improved on what we know already so it has been great.”

Elaine Drury said: “Jeff has taught us how to get the best out of the camera equipment. He has also given us great critiques of our work and we have been really lucky to have him. The knowledge Jeff has been able to teach us have been fantastic and will definitely help us when working on assignments throughout the rest of the year.”  
 

John Latham, Principal of Cornwall College said: “Working with internationally renowned cameramen such as Jeff will definitely help improve the students’ knowledge of equipment and filming. This knowledge will be vital when they apply for jobs on completion of their course.”

FUTURE COURSES

The courses are new and very flexible and can be tailored to fit individual requirements from the absolute beginner to the semi pro. As there are no set dates for courses at the moment I am happy to fit in with student requirements, week days or weekends. There will however be set courses running through out 2009. Please contact me if you would like to be notified of these dates.

Course outlines:

Introductory 2 day beginners Course (posted soon)

5 day intermediate & advanced courses (posted soon)

Subjects to be covered on courses (posted soon)

For individuals, or small groups up to three, I run the courses from my home base but for larger groups up to ten need to coordinate facilities with Cornwall College Newquay.

Prices also vary, depending on the quantity of students and the length of course. As a guide, for a single student a weekend course is £180 which does not include accommodation although that can be provided. Students are asked to bring their own cameras but I supply the edit facilities.

UNDERWATER COURSES - RED SEA

I am running a series of underwater video courses next year (2009) in conjunction with Emperor divers in the Red Sea. If you would like details of those courses please contact Mike Braun at mike@emperordivers.com

There is more info on the courses at http://www.emperordivers.com/liveaboards_routes_filmcourses.php

If you would like a more personal line of tuition give me a call and tell me what standard you are and we can discuss the best way forward for you to achieve your goals.

PRESS RELEASE FROM EMPEROR DIVING

New liveaboard film & edit course with BAFTA nominated cameraman

Jeff Goodman, director and award-winning cameraman, is to lead a new series of courses aimed at improving the art of good underwater video production while at the same time realising the incredible wealth and diversity of our planet's marine life.

These new courses are being pioneered by Emperor Divers on their Gold Fleet luxury liveaboards in May and November 2009. A maximum of 10 guests will be able to learn from one of the best underwater cameramen in the industry and will need their own video camera and housing for filming and a laptop with associated equipment for editing.

"This is ideal for divers who are competent in the water and have good background knowledge of how their camera works. We'll be looking at how to get the best out of their camera systems and exploring the techniques of observing and capturing wildlife behaviour with an end goal of producing a professional looking two-minute DVD", explains Jeff.

Great footage can easily be ruined by bad editing. This course is a combination of knowing your camera, researching your subject, choosing a location, creating a story and taking good video while at the same time being aware of how everything will come together in the edit.

Jeff has over 30 years' experience in wildlife and underwater filming. Credits include the BBC, Channel 4, National Geographic, Discovery, Animal Planet and many others. He has twice been nominated for BAFTA Award Cameraman and won Montana Festival Best Series Director/Cameraman.

2009 dates (10 students maximum. Prices for course only):

• 01/05 – 08/05. Emperor Superior. Classic wrecks from Hurghada. Special intro price £200
• 07/05 – 14/05. Emperor Infinity. Classic wrecks from Hurghada. £280
• 13/11 – 20/11. Emperor Superior. Simply the Best from Safaga. £280
• 19/11 – 26/11. Emperor Superior. Simply the Best from Safaga. £280

Email safaris@emperordivers.com for full details.