Are you taking or considering taking the written exam to earn your WEVA Merited Professional Videographer (MPV) accreditation? Then you won't want to miss this session.
WEVA Continuing Education Committee members will review both the curriculum and study materials necessary for passing the written portion of the exam, and the elements necessary for the video submissions.
Click Here to learn more about the WEVA MPV program, and how you can sign up to take the exam Online!
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WEVA Panel: Marketing with Social Media
WEVA International
Tuesday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
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There's no doubt Social Media can be a powerful Marketing Tool. What's the most cost effective plan to implement a Social Media Strategy? How much time is needed to get results? What king of results can one expect? This panel answers these and many more questions in this fast-paced hour.
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In tandem with the 20th Year EXPO, WEVA Hall of Fame inductee, Danny Sayson celebrates his 20th year in our industry by presenting 20 of his best camera & editing techniques from behind-the-scenes. Learn the secrets that have earned him numerous Creative Excellence Awards. See LIVE demonstrations of effective camerawork.

Learn shortcuts for achieving high-end layering and time lapse effects. See how to create a smooth "steadycam look" using hand-held techniques. Discover inexpensive tools, filters, and gadgets to boost your production value.
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A 13-year presenter at WEVA, renown for being ahead of the curve in delivering cutting-edge presentations on Non-Linear Editing, Tansitioning from SD to HD, and High-Concept Lighting… Mitch Ives now shares proven techniques for "Prospering in the Corporate Market." Unlike any previous WEVA session for the corporate arena, this is where you will see not just how to get more weekday work, but how to do the work more efficiently, creatively and profitably.

Learn proven strategies for handling corporate clients; selecting the right tools for the job; the importance of storytelling; and the myths, misconceptions & mistakes to avoid.
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Encoding for the Web - Best Practices & Recipes
Coby Rich, Sorenson Media
Tuesday: 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Get a brief overview of the basics for encoding and transcoding your video, Then jump into the nuts & bolts of getting the most out of your video for the Web and beyond.

Learn: codecs, formats, data rates, frame sizes, deinterlacing, filters, and more. Discover the best practices for encoding Web video; and how to create encoding recepies for delivering the best results to popular destinations.
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Join Steve Moses from Vantage Point Productions in The WEVA Show (think Jay Leno) as he gets essential marketing secrets and artistic tips from 3 of the foremost filmmakers in the biz: Ray Roman, Ray Roman Films; Dave Williams, CinemaCake Filmmakers; and Adam Forgione, Pennylane Productions. These premiere filmmakers will be forced into revealing the secrets that have made them the Best of the Best in the industry!
- Each filmmaker will divulge 3 marketing strategies that have worked to make them the Top Dogs in Miami, Philly & New York.
- Each filmmaker will provide a "How I got that shot" clip, allowing attendees to see first-hand exactly how the shot was achieved.
- DSLRs, sliders, support systems and lighting will be discussed.
The Best from the Best will provide down to earth knowledge that will directly benefit your company. With 31 CEA's between these four sharp shooters and business savvy entrepreneurs, you will experience amazing work and get a lowdown on marketing and equipment that you'll be able to apply immediately to your own business.
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Otra forma de mirar a travás del objetivo y un más allá en el día de la boda
Antonio Domingo, Reflejos Digitales (Spain)
Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Aplicación de conocimientos a la realidad de una grabación/edición en un "save the date", "cinematic trailer" "videoclip" etc. con DSLR
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Want better audio? Confused about omni-directional, bi-directional, VHF - UHF, XLR - 1/4 inch, balanced - unbalanced? Shooting with on-camera, off-camera, wired, or wireless? Getting started in HDLSR production?

Grammy-award winner and recording artist Douglas Spotted Eagle demystifies and demonstrates dozens of techniques to improve audio on-location and in editing for your next production! If you want to get good audio, better audio, or simply the best sound possible, this session delivers what you need to know.
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LIVE: BATTLE OF THE VIDEOGRAPHERS! Part I - Editing Styles
WEVA International
Tuesday: 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
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This year the Battle of the Videographers: Editing Styles goes LIVE! What used to take hours, now takes minutes or even seconds. In this 2 part session, see how 3 of the top editors tackle everyday tasks on 3 of the most popular editing systems: Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro CS5 and Edius 5. Compare how editing with these systems compares to your own. Remember... time is money!
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How to Produce a Wedding Video
Eric Model, MPV Reel Moments Video
Tuesday: 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
Just getting started? Save yourself a ton of time in trial-and-error. Get a step-by-step walk through of basic essentials for producing a professional-quality wedding video. Learn how to shoot key parts of the wedding from ceremony to reception.

See what needs to be in the film and what doesn’t - and where you need to be to capture key moments. Learn how to record good audio, the tools & techniques you’ll need, and a basic structure for creating quality productions.
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Eres, o quiere ser un Cinematógrafo DSLR?... En esta aprenderás el mejor flujo de trabajo con videos DSLR utilizando Cineform. Cineform es un codec sorprendente, tu puedes editar video DSLR (con el codec Cineform) en un verdadero TIEMPO REAL, no targetas especiales, no necesitas una "gran" computadora, solo Cineform.

Tambien, aprenderás como utilizar el mejor y rápido corrector de color. First Light, una aplicación de Cineform con no-destructivo, con First Light NO necesitarás renderizar tus videos, es una corrección de color en verdadero tiempo real.
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Search Engine Traffic & Optimization (SEO)
Brandon Yarnell & Scott Resenberg, Internet and Search Engine Marketing Specialists since 1997
Tuesday: 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
In today's Google world, it's not enough to just have a cool website, or blog or Facebook friends. When a client doesn't know where to start looking for a videographer or event filmmaker, they turn to a search engine. Can Google, Yahoo, Bing and others find your site? How does it rank? In this session learn:
- Who are the Players?
- How to achieve High Rankings Quickly
- What NOT to do
- How to use Pay-per-Clicks
- The benefits of Link Building
and more!
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LIVE: BATTLE OF THE VIDEOGRAPHERS! Part II - Editing Styles
WEVA International
Tuesday: 8:30pm - 9:30pm |
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This year the Battle of the Videographers: Editing Styles goes LIVE! What used to take hours, now takes minutes or even seconds. In this 2 part session, see how 3 of the top editors tackle everyday tasks on 3 of the most popular editing systems: Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro CS5 and Edius 5. Compare how editing with these systems compares to your own. Remember... time is money!
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