Franc Vrbančič, David Drofenik: Foto in video za množice / Photo and video for masses (Workshop)

Smart phones, drones and other modern technology devices make it possible for anyone to take a picture or video and thus easily become an author, camera operator, and director of a video product. But are all such products really good? Every photo/video product has its execution cycle, and, if we ignore it, the product will probably not be “good”. The technology, therefore, is not sufficient criterion for an esthetic, socially and legally acceptable film.

The workshop will provide a chance to discuss approaches to planning and executing a photo/video product, followed by a demonstration of how to program and use mini drones in the creation of a video.

Visitors will be actively involved in the entire process, as actors or camera operators. How well they will do is not as important as the realization that everything starts out with quality contents, and continues through careful recording, directing, and editing, especially if the movie of photograph is going to be published publicly – even if only on social networks.

Franc Vrbančič graduated in 1992 from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor. He is currently employed as a science class teacher at the Vocational and Technical School of Electrical Engineering in Ptuj. He has been involved in adult education using ICT and computer programming languages since 1996. He is the author of many professional articles and papers on introducing information-communication technologies to the educational process of both, youngsters (school children) and adults. An experienced mentor to numerous students in the field of research activities and educational video-making.

David Drofenik graduated in computer and information sciences from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor. He is currently employed as a science class teacher at the Vocational and Technical School of Electrical Engineering in Ptuj. In recent years, he has been actively involved in applying and implementing projects from the field of youth and adult education. His focus is on programming portable devices (phones, drones, tablets), a skill he seeks to transfer onto anyone interested.

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Domen Mlakar, Sašo Ristov, Jan Breznar, Aljaž Simunič, Erik Petek

Presentation with elements of workshop
4th year students of the Vocational and Technical School of Electrical Engineering, Ptuj

Actively involved in exploring the areas of film and photography, these students attend competitions and events related to video production and photography, and present their knowledge and skills on festivals, fairs, and similar events.