Fat Cat Productions

Friday, May 11, 2007

Southern California Workshop!

This Monday I left for California for a Videography Workshop hosted by Blue Skies Cinema in Corona, California. I returned last night exhausted but full of great ideas and new strategies to impliment into the business here at Fat Cat. Unfortunately, I traveled alone, as the edit que did not allow both Barry and I to go- someone had to stay behind to continue work on several of our projects and weddings.

But it was nice for me to get away from rain and tornadoes and see the sun and the sand of Corona Del Mar Beach in Newport Beach, California! It was a quick trip. Everyone met Monday night to get aquainted and Tuesday/Wednesday were the actual workshop days filled with information on shooting and editing techniques and other topics. Jeff and Andee of Blue Skies were awesome and some of the most gracious, hospitable people I've met.

We were spoiled with munchies whenever we wanted from the concession stand while we had class in Jeff and Andee's private theatre where we held class. They also treated us to all our meals including a steak and lobster dinner on the patio by the pool and a few other hot spots in Newport while we were at the beach shooting. (Great job on the grill, Jeff!)

Although I met some great folks from across the country, it wasn't a socialization-only trip, it was business for sure and we practiced several filming techniques throughout our two 14 hour long days. So much so that my thighs were feeling the burn on the way home yesterday. I still ache. :)

With what I came away with from the workshop, I am sure it will help us in our upcoming weddings and only serve to help Fat Cat grow even more. There's lots more exciting news on the horizon for our business, but we have to wait a while to announce it, so stay tuned to keep informed! Back to the edit bay! All photos are courtesy of Tom Young at Lakepoint Films. THANKS TOM!