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Union Station provides the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning and spacious classrooms for lecture and live demo classes.
With over 100 classes, there’s something here for everyone!

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Specialty: Cinematic Lighting

3 Point Lighting is for Suckers: Crafting Cinematic Interview Lighting

Speaker: Jordan Taylor Bunch (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Say goodbye to boring interview setups! “3 Point Lighting is for Suckers” is your ticket to mastering high-end cinematic interview lighting. Learn how to create visually stunning interviews that look like they belong in a top-tier documentary, not your typical 3-point lighting setup. We’ll cover advanced techniques, creative approaches, and practical tips to make your interviews stand out. Whether you’re shooting a corporate video or a personal story, this class will equip you with the skills to produce professional, polished, and captivating interview footage.

Specialty: Cinematic Lighting

Hollywood Light Breakdown: Dissecting Cinematic Scenes

Speaker: Jordan Taylor Bunch (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Intermediate   

Ever wondered how your favorite movies achieve their stunning visual appeal? In “Hollywood Light Breakdown,” we’ll dissect iconic Hollywood scenes to uncover the secrets behind their lighting magic. Through detailed analysis and demonstrations, we’ll explore the techniques used to create mood, depth, and drama. This class also covers the fundamentals of cinematic lighting, giving you a solid foundation to elevate your own projects. Perfect for both photographers and videographers, this session is a deep dive into the art and science of lighting in the world of film.

Specialty: Cinematic Lighting

Who’s Light Is It Anyways?

Speaker: Jordan Taylor Bunch (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Advanced   

Get ready to think on your feet in this dynamic and interactive lighting class! “Whose Light Is It Anyways?” puts you in the director’s chair as attendees shout out scenes, characters, and vibes for Jordan Taylor Bunch to light on the spot. From moody film noir to vibrant music videos, he’ll demonstrate how to adapt lighting techniques to create the perfect atmosphere for any scenario. This is a hands-on, fast-paced session where creativity meets technical expertise. Whether you’re a photographer or videographer, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and the confidence to tackle any lighting challenge.

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SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!