Classes
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!
How do I pick my classes?
You will be able to register for classes IN THE SHUTTERFEST APP two weeks before the event (first come, first serve). The app is released about a month before ShutterFest. READ THE FAQ and/or monitor the private Facebook group for more details.
SF26 Class Lineup
AI Advantage: From Basics to Breakthroughs
Speaker: 
Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)
Step into the future of business with a program built to make AI work for you. This isn’t theory it’s hands on, practical training that shows you exactly how to integrate AI into your day to day operations.
You’ll master prompting techniques to get the best possible results from AI models and build custom GPTs tailored to your unique challenges. We’ll walk through powerful tools from task automation software that saves hours, to photo creation for marketing, to voice cloning for personalized customer experiences.
Designed for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers, this program requires zero prior AI experience just an open mind and a drive to innovate.
Walk away ready to transform your business with AI solutions that actually make a difference.
From Setup to Showtime: Video & Audio Essentials
Speaker: Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)
Want to level up your video and audio game? This lecture style class will walk you through the exact gear we use to get professional, high quality results. We’ll unpack our bag cameras, lenses, lighting and share real world tips for capturing stunning visuals.
Then, we’ll dive into the audio side: the best mics, interfaces, and editing tools to deliver crisp, clean sound. You’ll learn how to pick the right equipment, set it up properly, and make all the pieces work together for polished, professional content.
Even though this isn’t a hands on class, you’ll walk away with a clear plan, practical know how, and the confidence to choose and use the right tools for any project whether you’re just starting out or fine tuning your craft.
Lights, Camera, ShutterFest!
Speaker: Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)
Ready to bring your video skills to life? Join the high energy ShutterFest Promo Team and learn how to create eye catching promo videos that stand out. In this class, we’ll walk through Sal’s shot list, go over the must know rules, and study real examples both the wins and the misses so you’ll know exactly what makes a shot work.
You’ll be given assignments to put your skills into action right away. Then, throughout the rest of the conference, you’ll get hands on time to film, fine tune, and level up your promo video game in real world scenarios. The teaching and learning goes all conference.
Heads up: Bring gear that can shoot in 4K so you can capture your best work in top quality.