The skills of the world's best photographers and video operators are brought together by Manfrotto in an innovative on-line platform.

The end of March will see the launch of a new online tutorial platform called theManfrotto School of Excellence, which will allow users to log on and access the experience and know-how of the world’s most famous photographers and videographers.

Featuring: Bill Frakes, Roberto Bigano, Joe McNally, Ami Elsius, Drew Gardner, Joe McNally, Marc de Tollenaere, Kristoff Ramon, David Duchemin, Jim Oltersdorf and Cliff Guy.
The Manfrotto School of Excellence promises to be a quality resource covering all aspects of modern photography and videography. It will focus on the most interesting topics and latest features in the sector: video and photographic equipment, techniques, the use of light, and post-production processing.

The platform will offer a series of free training sessions of varying difficulty (from beginner to advanced level), designed to add to the knowledge of all enthusiasts, amateurs and professionals alike. It is just the thing for those who wish to take their skills to the next level and satisfy demanding customer expectations, or for hobbiests who want to pick up some tips to implement in their own creative world.

Webinar with Bill Frakes
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Date: April 1st
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Title: Multimedia In The Music Business: Combining Stills And Videos Shot With A DSLR For Maximum Impact.

Description: This webinar, hosted by David Fisher, Manfrotto product manager, and featuring multi-award winning photographer Bill Frakes, takes you behind the scenes of Bill’s recent shoot of the band Backyard Babies music video “Abandon.” Backyard Babies is one of the most popular rock bands in Sweden and Bill, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, World Press Award and many others, used at least a 12 camera set up, live performances, studio shots, and a wonderful setting in the frozen Baltic Sea to create this hit music video. Attend the webinar to uncover the secrets of the band’s video, equipment survey and some very interesting backstage stories.

www.Billfrakes.com | www.strawhatvisuals.com

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Webinar with Joe McNally
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Date: April 8th
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Title: Effective Lighting With Just One Light.

Description: This webinar, hosted by Manfrotto Product Manager David Fisher, with internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally, explores the strategies for using just one light, and using it well. Knowing how to use one a light setup effectively can open up a world of expression to a photographer in the field. Learn about how you can create mood and shape a scene, softly light a portrait or create a hard, contrast filled scene all with just one light in this informative webinar.

www.joemcnally.com

www.manfrottoschoolofxcellence.com