Film & Photography
Just a quick word to wish to all my past, actual and future students a Happy New Year 2016! Being the lucky father of a little star, I am very busy at home! And 2016 is going to be Apolline year… Thanks to Richard Williams for his assistance on the “home made” studio shoot (actually…
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…
Since I am living in Asian big cities, I deeply enjoy shooting at night as there is so much going on with so many light sources, potential silhouette and reflective surfaces. Best of all, it is always a pleasure to share my knowledge and experience about such a very specific topic with some of my…
[vimeo clip_id=43865929 ] I was hired to do this Making Of for VW China, while they were shooting a big budget TV commercial in Shanghai for their new model; VW Cross Polo. I was both director, cameraman and gaffer (for interviews) for this 12 minutes video. 2 days shooting (19 working hours the first day…
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…
[vimeo clip_id=29716127 ] To protect his daughter, Marlene, a powerful mafia guy, is frightening one of his daughter’s classmate, during a tense 7 minutes face to face meeting, to force him to become Marlene’s undercover body-guard in the University. This movie had been shot by myself with 4 actors. I especially wrote this…
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…