Students of Creative Computing attended an up close and hands-on workshop in Creative Photography graciously sponsored and conducted by Nikon Middle East, on 10 February 2024.
The workshop covered:
1. Introduction to Video Portraiture
2. Equipment and Gear
3. Camera Settings and Composition
4. Storytelling
5. Directing subjects for natural performances
6. Practical Shooting Session with the opportunity to shoot and direct their video portraits
7. Editing techniques: tips on colour correction, cutting of clips and pacing using Adobe Premiere
Students' feedback:
"This was an amazing workshop, from the presentation to the speaker, it was very well organised, insightful and informative. It truly highlighted the key factors on how to create better content from understanding the basics to actually implementing our learning into action. Overall, this experience really inspired me to bring in the skills I learned that day into my professional and private life."
Haniya Zafar Malik, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 3
"The day was full of amazing new learning experience for students including myself to explore the vast ways a photograph could be taken as well as the experience and methods a photographer needs to understand to make his/her imagination come true within a click of a camera. So all in all this was an amazing learning experience for us. Totally worth the time , wishing we got more time to explore other methods to photography and videography as well . But very glad that we got this opportunity to learn as Bath spa Students."
Reuben, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"The Nikon workshop was really great as it was a hands on experience learning about videography and photography, totally had a good time, and learning various aspects of it. Hoping we have more of these workshops soon inshallah, but all in all, thank you for the experience."
Sanad, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"The cinematic videography portrait workshop provided a wealth of valuable insights and practical tips, enriching our skill set in this creative domain. We were able to explore new ways of capturing the moment through the lens of the camera, which was both enlightening and enjoyable. The environment fostered experimentation, offering a great space for learning and growth. The hands-on experience with Nikon cameras heightened the understanding of cinematic techniques, leaving a lasting impact on our approach to videography and photography. A great experience overall. Looking forward to more opportunities like this in the future."
Fatima, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"Nikon’s workshop on photography and videography was very informative and engaging which also provided valuable practical experience. We were guided really well throughout the whole session, and taught very useful tips which would definitely be of use later on in this field. Overall it was a very insightful and beneficial experience. Looking forward to more learning opportunities like these in the future."
Ayesha, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"The Nikon photography workshop which I attended yesterday was highly informative and engaging. The instructor was knowledgeable and provided valuable insights into various aspects of photography, from composition techniques to camera settings. The hands-on activity involving capturing videos and photos of the models was especially helpful in reinforcing the concepts learned. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience. I definitely feel more confident in my photography skills after attending this workshop and look forward to applying the knowledge gained in future endeavors."
Rania, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"I've learned so much in Yesterday's nikon workshop and made a lot of discovery about photography and videography. Whenever we needed help or questions, our instructor was there for us. It made me understand so much about photography that I never knew in the first place. Wish it would have lasted longer to know much more about photography and videography. I hope more opportunities like these would come, and I'd definitely go for it again."
Roxy, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 1
"Yesterday Nikon’s workshop on cinematic videography and photography was amazing which provided the tips to enhance our skills and showed us how to create a good content .overall i really enormously it and learned new factors and try to develop new skills and i was an enjoyable experience looking forward to more opportunities like this."
Ayesha Afzal, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
"The Nikon workshop was truly an amazing experience of learning as it taught me the power of a camera. The different techniques and settings that were covered in yesterday's class has exponentially improved my photography and videography skills which will be useful for my portfolio. Personally, it has made me appreciate the art of photography much more as I did discover a my innate passion. It also help me think of new perspective when viewing the world. In addition, it has made me revisit the topics that were taught in Yr 1 and overall I'm looking forward to many more workshops like so."
Trisha, BSc (Hons) Creative Computing Year 2
We are extremely proud to be associated with Nikon Middle East, happy to have our students interact with, and learn from the industry masters, and look forward to many more of these opportunities in the future.
We also thank Mr Melvin, and Ms Mary for their support in coordinating the event.