Are you able to unlock your artistic potential this yr? If honing your images expertise or diving into new aspects of content material creation is in your agenda, then mark your calendar for The Pictures & Video Present (TP&VS). From March 8-11, ExCeL London will remodel right into a vibrant hub for photographers, videographers and creatives alike.
You may anticipate 4 thrilling days full of the newest improvements in images, video and content material creation. Join with fellow fans and trade leaders, discover cutting-edge digicam gear and uncover a stunning array of equipment – all from over 250 prime manufacturers and at unique present costs. Moreover, the Creator Playground and classy capturing invite you to provide your individual fascinating content material.
With greater than 350 extremely expert audio system, you’ll uncover professional suggestions that elevate your creation sport and ignite recent concepts. Right here, we requested 5 TP&VS audio system to share their insights and offer you a teaser of their talks.
Making headlines with drone images
Speaker: Chris Gorman Date: March 11
Time: 11:30-11:50 Stage: Fundamentals
“Drone know-how is the largest game-changer in images for the reason that creation of digital,” says Chris Gorman, also referred to as ‘The Huge Ladder Photographer’. As a newspaper photojournalist and the UK’s foremost drone images specialist, Chris has learnt to embrace the newest DJI drone know-how.
Aspiring drone pilots attending his speak on the Fundamentals stage at TP&VS will discover ways to create stunning aerial pictures from dramatic landscapes to photographing topics for nationwide newspapers. The important thing message from his speak shall be that drone images isn’t merely concerning the additional top however about having a digicam that may go wherever (inside laws) and the countless prospects this creates. “With DJI know-how, drones are usually simple to function and due to this fact a invaluable addition to any photographer’s equipment bag,” he says.
The panorama inside
Speaker: Colin Prior Date: March 10
Time: 11:20-12:00 Stage: Behind the Lens
“Photographers aspiring to publish their very own e-book want to pay attention to many issues, not simply the images. Elements together with design, manufacturing and distribution will all be essential to the success of the enterprise,” says Colin Prior, a Scottish panorama photographer who’s now engaged on his tenth e-book. “It’s simple to spend cash on print however the problem is to transform that again into cash by making a revenue,” he provides.
Anybody attending Colin’s speak can look ahead to a presentation that features a few of the newest work he has produced for his forthcoming e-book. “I anticipate that aspiring photographers will choose up quite a lot of data, together with studying the panorama, discovering a voice and honing their craft,” he says.
Learn extra: “Nice work at all times stands out as a result of it has depth,” insists panorama professional Colin Prior
My favourite lighting for content material creation
Speaker: April Alexander Dates: March 10 & 11
Instances: 12:30-13:00 & 10:30-11:00 Stage: Creator
“Attending to grips with lighting may be intimidating at first, but it surely doesn’t need to be. Steady lighting is a superb start line as a result of what you see is what you get,” says April Alexander, a portrait, style and industrial photographer recognized for capturing her topics by way of an genuine and poetic lens. “In my session, I’ll share some strategies to assist prepare your eye, use your tools optimally and present how transitioning to steady lighting simplified and streamlined my workflow – and the way it can give you the results you want.” April’s speak may also clarify the that means behind her motto, ‘Cease overthinking – Ok.I.S.S. (Hold It Easy, Foolish)’, and present that steady lighting strategies with minimal tools can obtain gorgeous outcomes.
ICM images – the hows and the whys
Speaker: Charlotte Bellamy Date: March 9
Time: 10:15-10:45 Stage: Behind the Lens
“With the intentional digicam motion (ICM) method, you possibly can’t make a ‘mistaken’ picture; if you happen to love what you create and it embodies your imaginative and prescient, then it really works,” says Charlotte Bellamy, who makes use of artistic and conscious photographic strategies to showcase her love of nature. “ICM is a artistic method that means that you can step away from technical perfection and experiment, discover and interpret what you personally expertise when photographing your topic,” she says.
In her speak, guests will discover ways to discover a scene or material, utilizing all their senses. “ICM brings creativity, motion and emotion to my pictures,” says Charlotte. “Every one is exclusive and I like the sensation of freedom I get from exploring topics this manner.”
Getting into YouTube: Making a rewarding channel
Speaker: Courtney Victoria Date: 8 March
Time: 15:00-15:30 Stage: Creator
“The journey you’re taking when creating a picture typically holds its personal tales, which may be simply as inspiring and rewarding to seize. It might additionally push you to discover new ideas and strategies,” says Courtney Victoria, an out of doors and panorama images professional who paperwork the artistic course of behind her pictures by way of movies on her YouTube channel.
Guests to the present can look ahead to listening to about Courtney’s inspiring method to boosting confidence on YouTube and studying easy methods to entice an viewers with shared pursuits. Aspiring photographers and content material creators may also discover ways to kick-start their channels with a give attention to creativity and self-expression, relatively than chasing likes and followers.
Learn extra: “Typically, the surprising seems higher than what I had in thoughts,” reveals outside photographer Courtney Victoria
All these talks – and plenty of extra – are free along with your entry ticket to The Pictures & Video Present 2025
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The Pictures & Video Present is introduced by Future plc, which can also be the mum or dad firm of Digital Digicam World.