We have created a program that develops your current knowledge and skills to become a better photographer in one week. Learn to shoot like a pro photographer in our incredible, world class facilities where athletes and much much more is just waiting to be photographed. Our expert staff will guide your creative dreams into reality.
Based on your individual needs and ability, your camp week may include learning basic to advanced composition, exposure, focus, lighting, and then editing your photographs in Lightroom and Photoshop. Our professional instructors and pro photographers will guide and assist you in shooting photos of pro athletes and models in a studio setting or in camps action packed environment. Download your images and learn to edit like a pro on Apple iMac computers during the week, and you will combine your talent and skills to showcase your work in our Friday night digital media camp arts festival, where you will also receive a certificate of completion.
Facilities:
Woodward Tahoe offers a naturally beautiful backdrop to inspire your creative mind. With top of the line digital equipment, there are no limits to what you can create here at Woodward West. Get immersed in our Apple iMac computer lab, or take your camera to shoot some of the best athletes the world has to offer. With the beautiful Sierra Mountains and Donner Summit's world famous sunsets, and this world class facility you can create whatever your mind dreams up.
Arts Festival:
The DMC Arts Festival is the grand finale to the Digital Media Camp experience. A red carpet ceremony with certificates of completion. Woodward Films internships as well as Tap Awards are presented to campers during the festival. Photo campers display their 10 best images from their week in our photo gallery. Video campers will premier their 3 minute videos on our big screen with all their friends and fans present.
The DMC Arts Festival is a relaxing experience where you reminisce about the week you spent at camp with your new friends, display your hard work, and learn more about setting up an event to showcase your work. Now you can go home, produce content and set up your own premiere. Woodward Digital Media camp takes you from the bare basics to a full premier in 5 days. An experience you will take with you for a lifetime. Come join us this summer!
Visiting Guests:
Woodward's Digital Media Camp puts you face to face with the very people who shoot your favorite action sports videos, shoot your favorite photos, and design your favorite ads. These videographers and photographers are here to help you improve your media skills. Be sure to check out the list of past year digital media visiting guests and confirmed guests for the up and coming year.
Recommended Equipment:
DSLR Camera and lens, batteries (we recommend 2), charger, appropriate camera to computer connector cables, camera bag, and tripod (recommended). If you ride a bike, skateboard, or ski/snowboard bring the equipment for your sport of choice and all pads. Equipment we provide:
Apple iMac computers, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software. Studio lighting backdrops, flashes and pocket wizards.
Camp Life:
While the amazing skate facilities and media labs will be available to you for most of the day, we know from experience that you won't be able to shoot and skate all day, every day. Woodward Tahoe is much more than a bunch of skateparks and media labs. There are always different recreational activities going on around camp for you to have fun.
