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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!

How do I register for a class?
You will be able to select classes 
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Specialty: Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing, Wedding Videography, and Commercial Videography

AI Secrets for Business Success

Speaker: Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

Unlock the potential of AI with our comprehensive program, designed to provide you with practical, hands-on knowledge for seamless integration into your operations.
Learn effective prompting techniques to communicate with AI models and achieve optimal results. Create and deploy custom GPTs tailored to your specific needs, solving unique challenges easily.
Explore various AI tools, including automation software to streamline tasks, photo creation tools for enhanced marketing, and voice cloning technology to personalize customer interactions. Each lesson offers practical applications, ensuring immediate implementation and results.
The journey begins with an introduction to AI in business, building a solid foundation. You’ll then dive into mastering prompting techniques through real-life scenarios. Step-by-step guidance will help you build custom GPTs that address your business’s specific needs. The exploration of AI tools covers automation, photo creation, and voice cloning, preparing you to harness their full potential.
Ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers, this program requires no prior AI experience—just a willingness to learn and innovate.
Join us and transform your business with cutting-edge AI solutions!

Specialty: Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing, Wedding Videography, and Commercial Videography

Mastering Promo Videos: The Shutterfest Experience

Speaker: Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

Are you ready to join the energetic Shutterfest Promo Team? This class is your gateway to mastering the art of creating stunning promo videos. You’ll explore Sal’s shot list, learn the essential rules, and review various example shots – from fantastic to flawed. We will break down what makes each shot work (or not) so you can apply these insights to your own work.
During the class, you’ll be assigned to a team and given specific tasks to help you practice what you’ve learned. The rest of the conference will be dedicated to hands-on practice, where you’ll get the chance to film and refine your promo video skills in real-time.
Important: Bring gear that can handle 4K shooting to ensure you can fully participate and capture high-quality footage.

Specialty: Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing, Wedding Videography, and Commercial Videography

Ultimate Filming and Audio Guide: From Gear to Greatness

Speaker: Josh and Jen Thompson (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

Ready to create top-notch video and audio content? Join us for an engaging lecture-style class where we’ll reveal the gear we use for professional results. We’ll show you what’s in our bag, including cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment, and share tips on getting the best shots.
We’ll also explore audio recording, discussing the best microphones, audio interfaces, and sound editing software for crystal-clear sound. You’ll learn how to choose the right tools and set them up to capture the best audio for your videos.
The class will cover practical tips and tricks, helping you understand how different pieces of equipment work together to produce high-quality results. Whether you’re a beginner looking to get started or someone with experience wanting to refine your skills, you’ll leave with valuable insights and a clear roadmap for your projects.
While this class isn’t hands-on, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the tools and techniques needed to produce high-quality multimedia content. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to choose and use the right gear for your projects confidently.

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April 22-25 2024 | St. Louis MO.

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!