What if you knew there were incredible opportunities beyond what you are doing today that could shape your company in vast ways as we move out of the information age and into the connected age? Would you start learning as much as you could about how to get connected, how to find a voice, and how to make a difference? I think we all would, and that is why I am so excited about Skip’s Summer School.   We are honored to share our vision of the modern photographer that goes beyond what we think of when we think photography.

Fusing the elegance of beautifully lit stills and the power of motion picture offers limitless potential for innovative artists to stand out and deliver modern products to today’s image savvy consumer.  And, the invention of hybrid DSLR cameras that capture full HD 1080p motion picture like the Canon 5D Mark II is what is feeding the creative drive of photographers and cinematographers around the world. If there has ever been a time in the history of our industry to take notice, face the future, and focus on living the dream, it is now.

We’ve been focusing our efforts and doing some major groundwork on finding the best tools to allow photographers to make this transition with ease. From tripods to the Glidecam HD 4000 for smooth motion, to loupes and lenses for image stabilization, to sound equipment for enhancing our footage, all seen in the blend of clips shared on our website, we’ve found a groove that allows our team to choreograph a wedding in way that brings calm and fun to the situation.

We look forward to meeting many of you and sharing a program unlike any you have seen before where motion picture and still photography collide.  Expect excitement, fun, and an entire new line of visual products that allow us to see our lives like never before. See you all in August!

Charles Maring,  July 13, 2009