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Workshops International to Fill the Gap in Digital Media Training

Posted: 23/01/09

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The Centre for Creative Media is launching its new training programme, Film Workshops, at the Novas Contemporary Urban Centre (CUC) in Liverpool, commencing this February. These intensive Film&HD Workshops in digital media technology, designed to develop the craft of storytelling, have been created for reporters, journalists, photographers, photojournalists, media editors, and emerging and mid-career filmmakers.

The ongoing advancement of digital media technologies has led to a mounting demand for hands-on training at all levels, for those just entering the profession, as well as mid-career and seasoned pros who need to get up to speed on the latest technology. In addition to technical training, media professionals need to learn how to use the latest technology more creatively, to become effective storytellers and communicators.

The media is changing rapidly as newspapers move online and as the Internet becomes a forceful vehicle delivering entertainment, news and commerce. The traditional roles are breaking down as the new media professionals are emerging. Reporters, journalists, photojournalists and media producers are now required to tell their stories through the digital online mediums as well as the traditional print media. This requires a knowledge of and ability to combine filmmaking, multi-media, photography, sound and music, print, with sound and graphic design and the use of new software to tell stories as was recently acknowledged at a Journalism Skills Conference held in December at the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Film Workshops will address these issues, offering intensive one-week workshops to help mid-career pros advance their careers as well as help those individuals wishing to change career paths or to enter the new storytelling media as artists, craftspeople or technicians.

The 2009, Liverpool Winter and Spring Workshops Schedule includes:

12 February, 2009:
THE CENTRE FOR CREATIVE MEDIA&FILM WORKSHOPS LAUNCH RECEPTION – A Welcoming reception launching The Centre for Creative Media and Film Workshops, A lecture will also be given by David H. Lyman on 'The Creative Artist's path and the 8 Keys To Unlock Your Creative Potential'.

13-15 February, 2009
The Creative Process Workshop
Develop your creative potential, discover your life’s purpose and build a more successful and rewarding personal life and professional career. Presented by David H. Lyman

15 - 21 February, 2009
HDV Digital Camera Workshop
A comprehensive course in HDV digital cameras, technology and controls for creative video image-making

21 - 28 February, 2009
The HD Digital Production Workshop
A one-week introduction to the entire production process for the creation of HD Digital Video stories, documentaries, commercials and web streaming

1-14 March, 2009
The New HD Digital Journalist Workshop
A two-week intensive course in Digital Video Storytelling for professional photojournalists, photographers, reporters and media producers who want to make the leap and master digital video storytelling for television, online newspapers and
other platforms.

Spaces are limited to 12 students per class. See the website for more details:
http://www.workshopsinternational.com/film-video/programcats/liverpool-film-hd-workshops/

Film Workshops’ life changing courses provide students with an opportunity to work with and learn from some of the world's greatest filmmakers, visual storytellers and Oscar and Emmy award winning professionals who are also inspirational teachers and masters of their profession.

Film Workshops is a joint venture between USA-based Workshops International, a global training and creative institution and The Centre for Creative Media, a new UK-based idea and content development organization. Media Workshops International's Founder and CEO is David Lyman, founder and CEO for 34 years of The Maine Photographic Film & TV Workshops, in the USA, a world famous centre for media artists and producers. The Centre for Creative Media is under the leadership of UK filmmaker, Kate Robinson. Kate Robinson said: "People are veering away from the traditional methods of accessing news and media and are now consuming this information through new digital mediums such as online video streaming. As a result, journalists are required to not only write a story but also produce films and photographs without any formal training, and this is where our workshops can really help. Media professionals and people working in the film and TV industry will benefit greatly from the hands-on approach taken in the workshops. Our workshop programmes combine state-of-the-art technical training and creativity to satisfy real commercial objectives". David Lyman said: "We offer a unique approach to technical and creative training. Our research tells us this level of professional and creative training is not being offered anywhere in Europe. We have been teaching the magic of film for over 30 years and are excited about bringing this level of career education to Liverpool".

To reserve a space or for further information about these workshops please visit:
http://www.workshopsinternational.com or call Julie Lyman on 0151 203 2404

BIOS:
David H. Lyman
A photographer, filmmaker, writer and renowned workshop leader, David founded The Maine Photographic Workshops and The International Film & TV Workshops and was the principal visionary and director for 34-years. In a career that spans 50-years, he has sailed oceans (solo), climbed mountains, skied down glaciers, been a radio personality, publisher, magazine writer, and college president. Today, David writes about, and lectures on and conducts workshops that deal with the artist's path and the creative process.

Kate Robinson
A film and television Director, Writer, and in a previous career, one of the UK’s leading Steadicam and camera operators. Kate began her career in the seventies as a Clapper-Loader on such films as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Star Wars II (The Empire Strikes Back) and Chariots of Fire, graduating to Focus Puller on John Boorman’s The Emerald Forest, The Dresser and Michael Mann’s The Keep. In the mid 1980s she studied Steadicam with Garrett Brown in Rockport, Maine at David’s Film Workshops. As a Steadicam and Camera Operator, Kate was in high demand for her imaginative use of the camera in both advertising and feature productions. She has worked alongside such notable directors as Chris Palmer, Paul Weiland, Clint Eastwood (White Hunter – Black Heart) Steven Spielberg (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) and David Fincher (Aliens III), twice winning the prestigious Panavision award for Best Camera Operator. Kate turned to directing and writing as a way to fulfil her own creative needs and is a naturally positive leader. As a director, Kate is distinguished by being both a creative artist and a knowledgeable visual expert.

Contact Details:
C: Kate Robinson
A: 6 Claytons Yard, 6 St Bride St, Liverpool, England, L8 7PL
T: +44 (0)151 708 0250
T: +44 (0)151 203 2404
W: www.WorkshopsInternational.com
E: k8tyrobinson@mac.com

C: David Lyman (Founder & Director)
A: Media Workshops International, 10 Summer Street - Suite 103, P.O. Box 660, Rockport, ME 04856
T: +1 207 236 8519
Toll Free (USA) 877.577.5504
iPhone: +1 207 841 4139
DHLyman@mac.com
www.WorkshopsInternational.com

To arrange interviews or to request any further information or visuals, please contact Paul Corcoran on 0151 707 0427 / 07760224233 or email paul@agentmarketing.co.uk

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Contact Name: Julie Lyman
Role: Director
Company: The Centre For Creative Media and The Film Workshops
Contact Email: click to reveal e-mail
Contact Phone: (0)151 203 2404
Company Website: http://www.WorkshopsInternational.com