Eching, October 2008 – This year, the Wendelin Sachtler Academy offers again two workshops on creative professional lighting: both courses take place at the Academy Studio in Eching – „Advanced Professional Lighting" from 27 to 31 October and „Basics of Professional Lighting” from 25 to 28 November. The German cameraman and lecturer Leo W. Borchard will conduct the seminars, in which qualified support and useful know-how on creative lighting will be conveyed.

Based on their knowledge, participants can either attend „Basics of Professional Lighting" or „Advanced Professional Lighting". The filmmakers learn to deal with professional lighting equipment step-by-step: from the safe use of the equipment up to the optimum use of all product properties. After completion of the theoretical part on the basics of creative lighting, the technology of the lamps as well as photometry and colorimetry, the acquired knowledge can be put into action immediately in numerous practical exercises – inside the studio and outdoors. The light conditions continuously present new challenges at different times of the day and night.

A certificate as a sign of quality
These workshops’ focus will be on evaluating types of lighting and techniques, as well as hands-on experiences with different light sources. One important factor is that experiences can be exchanged with participants of various branches, who also attend the seminar. Seminar manager Leo W. Borchard states that "Within a short time a study-group is developing – a team that decisively completes practical basic tests, learns to master photographic styles, and illuminates and creates complex documentary and scenic sets“. All participants will receive a certificate of the Wendelin Sachtler Academy at the end of the workshop, stating the covered topics.

The cost for the workshop „Basics of Professional Lighting" is 830.00 € (plus VAT) and 890.00 € (plus VAT) for the research seminar „Advanced Professional Lighting".

You will find additional information about the Wendelin Sachtler Academy, current events and workshops at www.sachtler-academy.com.