Introduction to Medium Format Digital Capture
© Amy Goalen
How is shooting digital different from shooting film? We will answer this question and many more. This class will be an overview of the different digital backs available in the industry using the Hasselblad H2 camera system, Mamiya RZ, Hasselblad 503, and Mamiya 645AFD. We will introduce, compare and contrast the digital backs from Leaf, Phase One, and Imacon. We will cover the difference between a traditional film workflow and a digital workflow. This will include pre production, on-set, and post-production procedures with regard to file handling. We will also discuss what a digital technician’s job is, whether you need one, and how to hire the most qualified tech for your photo shoot. This class is for photographers who are trying to start shooting with medium format digital or for those currently shooting film and wanting to transition into digital photography.
Students completing this course are encouraged to pursue a greater knowledge of the digital back systems from Leaf and/or Phase One by enrolling in “Advanced Medium Format Digital Capture: Leaf System” or “Advanced Medium Forma Digital Capture: PhaseOne System.”
Amy Goalen (www.prodigitalconsulting.com) is a fully qualified trainer for digital capture software and digital back setups and operations. She is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and spent two years teaching beginning and advanced software training classes for digital photography students. In addition, she maintained the day-to-day operations of the Digital Studios for one of the many Brooks campuses. Since 2004 Amy has worked in the Los Angeles photo industry as a digital technician for professional photographers and clients such as Shape Magazine, CoverGirl, Bacardi, and NBC. She has developed relationships with top industry reps and continues to stay on the cutting edge of software and equipment available for professional photographers.
