Teams all the way from Michigan and Texas arrived Sunday at Campbell Illinois Whitetails and became a tight group of individuals excited about the Campbell Outdoor Challenge Video School. That night, as the teams settled in, John Campbell and Jeremy Leu held a banquet with a feast fit for a king.

Today the video school kicked off with Aaron Coston, Editor of the Campbell Outdoor Challenge, discussing different camera setups and the right settings for specific situations.

After lunch, two Sony representatives lead by Tom Cobby will take the Teams through an in depth look into Pro-sumer Video Cameras. This is a great opportunity for the teams to understand the technology of the Pro-sumer Video Cameras and how to utilize it to capture unbelievable footage.

Jeremy Leu is now discussing a basic overview of capturing and editing video footage. Jeremy is using the Campbell Outdoor Challenge Video Editing Software to demonstrate the benefits of using our editing software that is specifically designed with the outdoorsman in mind!

Tuesday 9-29-09

Campbell Outdoor Challenge was lucky enough to get on of the greatest professional storyteller, producer and nature photographer, Wade Nolan to come speak to the Campbell Outdoor Challenge Video School.

In the morning he taught our Attendees on production basics, camera work, creative angles and on camera talent.

In the afternoon Wade took the students outside for hands on training

Later in the afternoon Wade discussed "The Next Frontier", streaming video and marketing. Wade brought a very unique and inspiring message to our students!

After dinner Wade gathered all the students around the campfire and told some of his amazing stories just how history was told before the invention of the written language. With the invention of the new media age stories are now being passed down in photography, audio and film. Wade explained how to produce stories worthy of being told through film.

Read more about Wade Nolan here!

Wednesday 9-30-09

The special guest lecture for today was Pat Reeve from Driven TV.

He started off the day with discussing how to become a better cameraman. He also discussed different tips and techniques used to take their video to a professional level.

After Lunch Pat Reeve talked more on filming techniques and what the industry was like.

Jeremy Leu, Co-host of the Campbell Outdoor Challenge, then moved the class outdoors to show and explain different equipment needed to make their video better.

John Campbell, Host of the Campbell Outdoor Challenge, finished up the Videoing School by giving the students a true and insightful view into the outdoor hunting video industry.

After dinner the Video School students were awarded a certificate for completing the first ever Campbell Outdoor Challenge Videography School! (some of the attendees had to leave early)

Overall the Videography school was a success and all the students walked away with valuable knowledge and great insight into the Outdoor Filming Industry. We can't wait to see what our graduates do in the future! We will definitely be conducting more schools!

Here are some feedback that we got from the school:

"This school has opened my eyes to what it takes to be successful in the outdoor industry. I will be light years ahead of the curve now that I have attended Campbell's 1st Film School!"
"I liked the way everyone was laid back and having training from Wade and Pat was tremendous."
"The most beneficial topic to me was the insight on how the "outdoor production" world revolves"
"I really liked the approachability of the teachers. Really showed genuine passion towards the students. Great hospitality and food as well."
"I think you guys have a first class operation... sooner of later.... I'll be back!!!"
"I had a great time meeting new people and learned a lot. Wish I could have taken this a year or two ago. Really valuable information!"
"Thanks for this opportunity. Everyone at Campbell's awesome!"
"Everyone was great. I really enjoyed all the speakers."
"Very glad I came, I learned a lot in a short period of time.
"The location, facilities, speakers, and concept were excellent. Schedule and timing were excellent."
"John Campbell had the nugget I was wanting and Wade Nolan was excellent. Reeve was rushed but great"
"Everything was excellent, I wouldn't change a thing"
"Wade Nolan and Pat Reeves hands on experience applied to the trade!"
"Thank you for this amazing opportunity"

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