EXTRA! WEVA EXPO 2009 First Speakers & Sessions Revealed!
July 02, 2009
Sarasota, FL - “Every year the WEVA staff works extremely hard by looking worldwide for talented speakers and innovative sessions that will make attending the annual WEVA EXPO worth every penny, and this year they have scored big,” exclaims WEVAChairman Roy Chapman. He adds, “We know that our members and video professionals across the country and the world are hard pressed to find the best value possible when it comes to keeping their business strong and growing. We believe that with over 70 exciting sessions, innovative pre-conference workshops, great special events, the annual Creative Excellence awards, and the world’s best hands-on tradeshow, all for around $300 is just that…hard to beat!”
Please watch your email and the WEVA site for weekly updates on this year’s 19th annual WEVA EXPO 2009. Register today for WEVA EXPO 2009 www.wevaexpo.com. and experience the all-new sessions this September in Orlando.
John Zale, Director of Educational Development agrees, “The experts we have coming to this 19th annual WEVA EXPO are truly the innovators and movers in the industry…period! And to be able to experience and learn the information in four jammed packed days, at one beautiful new location and take it back with you to really improve your business is priceless.”
Here NOW is the first wave of super sessions revealed:
WEVA LIVE! - will present the first-ever LIVE-Stream at WEVA EXPO 2009 of a "Triple 25th Anniversary Renewal of Vows Ceremony" for three industry renown Videographer couples: Steve & Laura Moses, Joseph & Deborah Blackwell, and Mark & Trisha Von Lanken! Cameras will include Canon 5D, Sony EX1, Nikon D90, Panasonic GH1, plus tiny "hidden" HD cams, and more. Learn how it's done during this WEVA LIVE!session at WEVA EXPO 2009. WEVA Live was developed to teach and inspire Videographers how to combine technology and techniques in real-world settings to create new and improved productions for their clients. Register today and experience the all-new sessions for 2009!
Special education track for those new in the Industry. - EXPO 2009 will provide a series of designed sessions geared towards those who are new to the industry or for those considering adding video to their current services. Sessions will include equipment, shooting, editing, lighting, audio, sales and marketing and more. Everything you need to get your business off the ground and making a profit even in today’s economy.
Digital FUSION is Here and So are the Hybrid Cams. – Be the first to experience a series of sessions on new 5D Fusion technology, techniques and accessories used to create a whole new look and feel for Wedding & Event Videography. This is for both videographers and digital photographers to get the full mileage from these new tools.
Ray Roman of Ray Roman Films - will explain and demonstrate how in just a short period of time he has created a special niche (ie: Top Dollar) in the Art of Wedding Film Making.
Keith Kelly of Innovative Communications - will show you how to Sell Your Top Package Every Time.
Author and Editor Norman Hollyn - has been described as a “media expert,” a reference to his experience in a wide variety of media types – in both the old and new media worlds. He is a long-time film, television and music editor (HEATHERS, THE COTTON CLUB, SOPHIE’S CHOICE, Oliver Stone’s WILD PALMS), and is Associate Professor and Head of the Editing Track at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Norman will discuss the Lean Forward Moment, how to create compelling stories for Film, TV, & the Web.
Kevin Shahinian and David Robin - share the process of Creative Concept Videos. Truly think out-of-the-box with two of the industry’s most creative!
Lance Gray from Pixel Pops - returns with Fast & Fabulous: Killer Graphics in Seconds, Not Hours You will not want to miss this.
Ron and Tasra Dawson from Dare Dreamer Media - take us through the steps needed to develop an effective Social Media Marketing Campaign. They’ll share which tools they used to help them seamlessly transition their Video and Photography business from the Bay area to Atlanta without missing a beat.
Mars & Venus Videographer Couples Secrets Discovered! – Yes, the book was right! How do husband and wife teams separate their personal lives from business when they work together? Or maybe they don’t? This panel discussion promises to be both informative and entertaining!
What tools available will make your presence on the internet pay dividends? –Today is quickly becoming the era of the Social Network. And, are YOU ready to you’re your business and marketing to this growing source? What’s the best format to showcase your work? Should you use YouTube? What happens if one of your video productions is pulled? Are there workarounds? How’s your Google ranking? How can you improve it? Multiple sessions will answer these questions and many more!
These sessions and speakers are just the beginning. We will be revealing more of the sessions and speakers who are scheduled to appear at WEVA EXPO 2009. Register now and take advantage of the early bird discount now WEVA EXPO 2009 www.wevaexpo.com
See you in September!
About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International
Founded over a decade ago, WEVA International is the largest trade association for professional wedding and event videographers worldwide, and leads the field with education that's on the cutting-edge of industry developments. See the full list of membership benefits at www.joinweva.com
PRE-Register for WEVA EXPO 2009 at the special discount visit
www.wevaexpo.com.
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