Not Your Usual Bootcamp

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We’re going into our third day at the Travel Channel Academy bootcamp here in Vail, Colorado.

We’ve made a partnership with Keystone Ski Resorts and we’re running a ski/shoot vacation for outdoor filmmakers.

The conditions have been great. Temps in the 30s, bright and sunny, but still plenty of snow – and plenty of topics to shoot!

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The great thing about being out here is that there is no shortage of stuff to shoot.

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 35 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

3 Comments
  • Chris Floyd March 12, 2009

    Of course, I should also proofread my posts, too. I meant to type, “…a piece I edited three months ago.” – Chris

  • Chris Floyd March 12, 2009

    Agree with Dane, 100 percent.

    After TCA at Keystone I busted out a piece I edit three months ago. I watched it and thought, “What the H*#L was I thinking?”. I had some really great shots but no story, no flow. I re-edited the piece in minutes with previously unused clips and immediately a story came to life right in front of me.

    I’ve always had passion for shooting, and the TCA training has given me confidence to know I can actually do this.

    Thanks Michael,

    Chris Floyd
    TCA143 @ Keystone

  • Dane Henry March 11, 2009

    Just got done with this course. I make my living as a shooter and editor, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect from it.

    Micheal’s lessons were like a slap in the face and a kick in the teeth!…we all need a a good beat down from time to time. It was a wake up call to why I started creating videos. My stories subjects may still be the same but the way I approach and execute the ideas will be forever changed.

    Thanks,

    Dane Henry
    deeprootsmedia.com