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APA LA: Unpacking Light

Sat 03rd Feb, 2024 – 10:00am–4:00pm

By APA Admin in Los Angeles

Ever look at a great photograph and wonder, ‘how’d they do that?’ Please join us for this in-depth lighting seminar that will answer your most burning questions regarding light. Lighting expert Ethan Sharkey will create and explain four completely different lighting scenarios. The process will be done in real time so that anyone attending the seminar will gain the knowledge and tools to replicate or expand on these formulas by the end of the day. We’ll be at Dust Studios in West Hollywood, delving into their well-stocked state-of-the-art EQ cage to put the latest in light to the test.

Ethan Sharkey lights for a variety of industries, enjoying the unique challenge of each assignment. Some of the clients Ethan has collaborated with include: ATT, Amazon Prime Video, American Express, Benefit Cosmetics, Buick, Coca Cola, Fanduel, Gerber, Mens Health, Marlboro, Mary Kay Cosmetics, New Balance, Nike, Nissan, Nestle, OPI. Red Bull, Skyrizi, Suzuki Automobiles, Sony Pictures, State Street Global Financial, Samsung, Target, Versace, Wells Fargo

During his work in the entertainment and business industry he has lit projects with the following talented people: Lebron James, Rob Gronkowski, Mikaela Shiffrin, Laird Hamilton, Mark Marquez, Steve Martin, Jason Alexander, Larry David, Jim Cary, Tina Fey, Eva Longoria, Matt Damon, Samuel L Jackson, Bernie Mac, James Woods, Lisa Vanderpump, Anthony Hopkins, Jean Claude Van Damm, Jay Leno, Julianna Margulies, Gwen Stefani, Bill Gates, Rupert Murdoch

Ethan’s lighting philosophy: Beautiful lighting relies on fundamental physics.

This is an APA Member only event! Limited to 30 attendees.

Saturday, February 3rd 10am - 4pm (PST)

Tickets:

$80 APA Members - Pro + Leader Level ONLY

$100 APA Members - All Other Levels

Email director@apa-la.com with your member ID to get the link for registering.

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