scheduled workshop

Pre production for DP's

Wed 8 October 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

This workshop covers the essentials of pre-production for Directors of Photography, from breaking down scripts and planning visual styles to creating shot lists, storyboards, and collaborating with directors and production teams. Learn how solid preparation sets the foundation for a successful shoot.
  • maximum capacity: 10
  • 2 hours of instruction

Instructor: Allen Liu

Allen Liu (he/him) is a Taiwanese-American cinematographer residing in Toronto, Ontario. He is a graduate of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and has over a decade of experience in the film industry as a grip. His work primarily consists of both narrative and commercial projects, and he is most interested in telling stories which celebrate the human spirit and uplight diverse voices. He recently completed production on the miniseries “Streams Flow From a River,” directed by Christopher Yip. On days off, he enjoys foodie adventures with his wife, kayaking, film photography, and supplementing his Mandarin proficiency with Cantonese. “M Goi!”
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$55 nonmember

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