[vimeo clip_id=392503467 ] Twice a year I was teaching a 7 weeks (25 hours) filmmaking course in Shanghai. For one of my term, I decided to help one of my friends, by shooting a music video for his new Album: Douce Chine (China Delight). By Franc Péret DOUCE CHINE is a Music Video shot with 5…
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For beginners, a good photography starts with a good subject. While progressing, the quality of light becomes a priority over subject, as any of them can deliver a great result as soon a moody lighting is falling on it. Franc Peret In my Essential Photography Classes, I very quickly emphasize the importance of light to…
By expressing their satisfaction through their testimonial, my formner students are delivering the best award I can dream of. By Franc Péret When I created the content of my Photography Course, 12 years ago, I had a very personal (and genuine) concept in mind. I have no need to explain it to you as my…
Which course to choose? Advanced or Essential class? I am often receiving this question when time comes to enroll to one of my photography program. Here is the answer. Franc Peret I am offering 2 different Photography courses: Advanced and Essential and despite the detailed description on my website, it can be difficult to choose.…
This is another Night shooting session in Shanghai, with 6 of my students in the same area as the previous Night Walk. However, each time, it is a different experience due to the personality of the participant, the mood of the moment and the direction we are taking. Another great session with great people. By…
Taking care of my new born baby, I cannot resist shooting her daily, trying to capture her random facial and body expression while she is nestled in my arm. Shooting with one free hand only (often the wrong one), I am enjoying the great overall features of a camera, which became my favorite tool for…
[vimeo clip_id=82657475 ] This film is the final result of the Autumn 2013 ELC Shanghai Filmmaking class. I designed this class 4 years ago and I am still teaching it in a very challenging way. By Franc Peret Shooting was done in 12 hours only, from a written script done after I first met the…
Wednesday June 3 rd and Saturday June 13th SHAPING OBJECTS WITH LIGHT – PRODUCT SHOT WORKSHOP for creating atmosphere and presenting products Being Attractive If you remember my teaching, you should know that light and composition are more important than the subject itself. There is nothing more true to illustrate this concept than product shot.…
Here are some sample of works done with my students during the Spring 2015 Advanced Photography Workshop I am organizing in Shanghai. This time, Having Fun with Special Effects was the main topic of my second class. By Franc Peret There is a great sharing of excitement among my students and hardest part of the…
I am used to organize the shooting session of my Advanced Photography Class elsewhere than in a proper studio. I do not mind as many equipment are offering very flexible solution to get the best lighting possible in less than 1 hour of preparation time. By Franc Peret My Advanced Photography workshops could be done…