Nov
26
Tue
2019
PHOTO GROUP – SET SUBJECT COMP “ICONS” JUDGE – MARY FURNESS
Nov 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Nov
30
Sat
2019
2019 IMAGE OF THE YEAR ON-LINE ENTRY REGISTRATION CLOSES
Nov 30 @ 11:45 pm – 11:46 pm
Dec
3
Tue
2019
MOVIE MAKERS – GALA NIGHT. ALL VOTY’s & AV-OTY’s (Bring a Plate)
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dec
10
Tue
2019
CLUB ANNUAL DINNER and PRESENTATION NIGHT (Judge: Malcolm Fackender) @ Fraternity Club
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Dec
21
Sat
2019
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Dec 21 2019 – Jan 27 2020 all-day
Dec
31
Tue
2019
CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE FOR 2020
Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Jan
18
Sat
2020
CLUB OUTING – CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL IN HURSTVILLE (read more)
Jan 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location :  Forest Road Hurstville –  mostly in the one way area past Westfield and the train station.

Activity :  Parade, Lion dance, food stalls, Dragon dance

Transport : 8.40 am Sydney Train from Wollongong – 3rd carriage from the end.

Extra gear to take :  Poncho or umbrella in case of rain, Water. Protection for camera, lenses etc.

 

Jan
29
Wed
2020
CLUB OUTING – Unanderra Velodrome. Meet at 6.00 pm.(read more) @ Unanderra Velodrome
Jan 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Meet at the Canteen in the ‘southwest’ corner by 6.00 pm.  If you arrive late, make sure that you locate Kaz and sign on.

What to take :  Tripod,  Remote,  Torch, extra charged battery, water and of course, your Camera and SD cards.

Skills :  Panning and capturing movement with difficult light conditions.

PLEASE DO NOT USE A TORCH and PLEASE DO NOT USE FLASH ON THE CYCLISTS

 

Feb
4
Tue
2020
MM : Members’ Holiday Videos and Audio Visuals
Feb 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
11
Tue
2020
PG : GUEST SPEAKER – ROY KILLEN “Nature Photography and maximising your chances of success in competitions”
Feb 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

The Photo Group’s first meeting to be held on Tuesday 11th February.

This will be a very interesting meeting because our Guest Speaker for the evening is our Club’s long time friend Roy Killen who has many, many letters following his name, some of which are…. EFIAP (Excellence award, International Federation of Photographic Arts), GMPSA (Grand Masters award, Photographic Society of America), GMAPS (Grand Masters award, Australian Photographic Society), APSEM (Australian Photographic Society Exhibitors Medal); I could go on, but there are too many to mention.

Roy is a wonderful photographer and his main interest is “nature/wildlife” photography. Roy will be doing a presentation on “Nature Photography” and you will have the opportunity to see and hear about the techniques he uses, the photographic equipment he carries and hopefully get some valuable insight into what is required when photographing nature or wildlife.

Roy will also be giving us some tips on how to maximise our chances of success in competitions.

Feb
16
Sun
2020
OUTING – KANAHOOKA BIRD WALK – approx. 5km. (read more)
Feb 16 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet at Car Park at Lakeside Reserve for sign-in at 8.00 am.

 

What to take :

Sunscreen, Hat, Insect Repellent, Water and anything else that would help you to stay cool and comfortable whilst walking and photographing.

The photo opportunities will take in bird photography, therefore a fast lens would definitely help.

Further details will be e-mailed to all members closer the date.

Feb
17
Mon
2020
MANAGEMENT MEETING at School Hall
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Feb
18
Tue
2020
MM : Member’s Video Making Journey – Member 1 : Ian Simpson(read more)
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 Ian has selected a few movies to illustrate how his initial intention of just capturing everyday events developed into his adoption of the video essay genre.
Ian got his first movie camera, a Super 8 cine camera, in 1967 and has ridden the wave of technological change in movie making ever since. So his presentation will also reflect the way technology has helped shape how he made his movies.
Feb
23
Sun
2020
OUTING – MOTOCROSS … read more… @ Wollongong Motorcycle Club
Feb 23 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Meet at Mt. Kembla Hotel at 8.00 am and car pool to the site.

What to Wear :  Gum Boots if it has been raining.  If not,  closed in boots/shoes suitable for rough terrain.  A fluoro vest is compulsory.

What to Take :  Beside your Camera gear, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Hat, Water.

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Feb
25
Tue
2020
PG : “OPEN” COMP Judge : Bronwyn Kidson
Feb 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Mar
3
Tue
2020
MM : Two Minute Roughcut Comp – Subject: Illawarra Coastal Bays with Voiceover
Mar 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Mar
10
Tue
2020
PG : GUEST SPEAKER – CRAIG PARKER “Controlling your Flash – on Camera” (read more)
Mar 10 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please bring your Camera and Flash.  Tripod is not required.

The format for the evening will be as follows:

  • Recap – last time
    • Subject / Background / light
    • Properties of light ………………………
  • Things about the camera
    • Flash sync speed (it is related to the camera not the flash)
    • Controlling the flash from the camera (this is generally how Craig works rather than using buttons on flash)
  • Things about the flash
    • Flash Exposure Mode (TTL or Manual)
    • TTL Flash exposure compensation
    • First / Second curtain / High Speed sync
    • Tilt and rotate the flash head (black foamy thing)
    • Zooming the flash
  • Two exposure settings – what look do you want?
    • Why use Manual for ambient?
      • In auto camera will try to balance
      • Where canon is a bit different (EC and FEC)
    • Ambient first , then flash
  • Direct v bounce flash
    • Hard flat light v soft light
    • Where do you want the light to come from (where to bounce)

The sections in bold italic will be practical –  working in small groups who have similar camera gear.

Mar
13
Fri
2020
EVENING BLACK and WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY WALK (read more)
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

A “Black & White Night” walking loop including Wollongong’s shore area.  An opportunity to see our surroundings without colour; a different perspective from the norm … “Let’s get creative” !

A map of the proposed walk will be circulated closer the date.

Date and Time :  Friday 13th March 2020 – meet outside the front of the Wollongong Art Gallery to sign on at 7.00 pm.

Please let Group Leader Kaz know if you are going to be late.

Ensure you have a torch, spare battery, spare SD card, insect repellant and a Tripod if you wish.

Further details will be circulated closer the date.

Mar
17
Tue
2020
CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – At School Hall
Mar 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mar
24
Tue
2020
PG : SET SUBJECT COMP – “The Shape of Things” (read more)Judge : Andy Ko ## CLOSED Meeting ##
Mar 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Definition for  “The Shape of Things”

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

Mar
31
Tue
2020
CANCELLED: Club Social Evening at the Fraternity Club’s “La Trattoria” @ The Fraternity Club
Mar 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This Social Evening has been reviewed and is cancelled due the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. (Bruce Shaw President March 15th 2020)

Apr
5
Sun
2020
## CANCELLED (COVID_19) ## PICNIC AT CATARACT DAM (read more) @ Cataract Dam
Apr 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

2020-03-19: This outing’s Approval has been “REVOKED” and is now cancelled.

 

Sign in at 9 am, Mount Ousley Carpark – leaving this car park at 9.15 am, or

Sign in at 10 am at dam grounds car park

Please advise Kaz if you are going to be late.

Photography opportunities –  Landscape, water, nature, possible sunset if staying late

LUNCH! There are plenty of spots to have a picnic or BBQ . Meet up in the dam grounds carpark at around 12.30pm for lunch – BYO! 

Plus – tripod, spare batteries & memory cards, filters… Sunscreen, insect repellent, hat. 

More information will be circulated closer to the date.

Apr
7
Tue
2020
MM : ALTERED: One Minute Roughcut Competition. Subject – Water with Music. Upload to Vimeo
Apr 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

This face to face meeting is cancelled. We will hookup via ZOOM to view and comment on the videos. The meeting will start at 7:30PM

Members videos can be streamed from Vimeo or YouTube as a sidebar while hooked up to ZOOM.

Added by John Devenish on 20/3/2020 Updated 31/3/2020

Apr
10
Fri
2020
EASTER LONG WEEKEND 10 – 13th APRIL
Apr 10 @ 12:00 am – Apr 13 @ 11:45 pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 10 – 24th APRIL
Apr 10 @ 12:00 am – Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm
Apr
14
Tue
2020
PG : Members Zoom online presentation @ Zoom Online by invitation
Apr 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus the meeting will be held online using the Zoom software and is by invitation email to club members

Apr
15
Wed
2020
## Under Review ## AN EVENING WITH PETER EASTWAY (read more) @ Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club
Apr 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus this external meeting is under review. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

Join Kiama Shellharbour Club for an interesting evening with Photographer Peter Eastway.  This is an opportunity not to be missed.

It is suggested that members car pool and also take the opportunity of getting to the Warilla Bowling & Recreation Club by 6.00 pm., for an early dinner before the Meeting.

 

Apr
20
Mon
2020
MANAGEMENT MEETING live on Zoom for Management members @ On-line
Apr 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Apr
21
Tue
2020
MM : DaVinci Resolve Tutorial 2
Apr 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This will be a ZOOM Meeting. Members will get an email from the club. Visitors can ‘phone 0434 389 068 to get the meeting link.

Apr
28
Tue
2020
PG : “OPEN” COMPETITION Judge : Dan Crowley ## Closed Meeting ##
Apr 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

May
5
Tue
2020
MM : Two Minute Roughcut Competition Subject: Portrait with “Piece to Camera”
May 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

This will be a ZOOM Meeting commencing at 7:30PM  The meeting will open ten minutes earlier.

Members need to have their video contributions open in their desktops prior to the meeting. “Sharing” of videos will be in turn.

May
12
Tue
2020
PG : GUEST SPEAKER(S) – ## TBA ## @ ZOOM Meeting by Invitation only
May 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus this meeting is under review. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

May
15
Fri
2020
## Cancelled ## OUTING – COCKATOO ISLAND and OPTIONAL GHOSTYARD CAMPING (read more) @ Cockatoo Island
May 15 @ 8:00 pm – May 16 @ 4:00 pm
2020-03-19: This outing’s Approval has been “REVOKED” and is now cancelled.

 Overnight Fright Experience (ages 18+ only): Friday 15 May 2020 (the movie screening for this date is Annabelle; 2014) 

AND/OR 

Cockatoo Island Tour: Saturday 16 May 2020 

Overnight Friday : meet on site at 20.00

Cockatoo Island only (Saturday) meet on site at 11.00 am

Train : Wollongong Station Platform 1 at 8.40, second last carriage from the rear.  Change trains at Town Hall for Circular Quay.  Catch the Ferry to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Woolwich.

More information will be sent out closer the date.

Cost : Admission to Island is Free.

Overnight Friday costs vary depending on the number of people, for example, a Tent for two including Movie, Snacks, Tent with raised beds, linen, towels and chairs is $230.00.  Transport, food, tours etc., are additional.

May
19
Tue
2020
MM : Member’s Video Making Journey – Member – Max Davies followed by a short tutorial on Route Generator.
May 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Pointers for Discussion of Our Videos

  • How did you get the idea for the video?
  • Did you plan the movie before shooting footage?
  • How did you develop the idea?
  • Did you call on any resources?
  • How did you make the music selection?
  • How did you decide how to assemble the shots?
  • What would you do differently if you were to make this movie again?
May
26
Tue
2020
PG : SET SUBJECT COMP – “Nature” (not Wildlife) (Read More) Judge : Craig Parker # Zoom Meeting by invitation#
May 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Guidelines for “Nature”

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

May
27
Wed
2020
Coffee and Chat @ Zoom on-line
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us today for a discussion on last nights Competition and share a TimTam together

Jun
2
Tue
2020
MM : Mid Year Competition – Subject: “Open” up to seven minutes @ On-line
Jun 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 Movie Makers are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Tuesday is our Midyear Competition. Three members have their entries completed.
All entries will be “Shared” at this ZOOM meeting.
Before the competition viewing and assessment we will have a guest presentation by Gretel, teacher of a special school class, with editing by her son Callum. This guest presentation is a private viewing prior to showing to the class of 11 to 23 year olds.

Jun
9
Tue
2020
PG : GUEST SPEAKER – Len Metcalf ‘Black and White Photography’ on Zoom
Jun 9 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Members will be sent on invitation to the Zoom delivery Ruth Brooks 2020-05-21

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

Jun
15
Mon
2020
MANAGEMENT MEETING via Zoom
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jun
23
Tue
2020
PG : “OPEN” COMPETITION – Prints Colour and Mono. Digital(EDI) MONOCHROME ONLY Judge : Doug Carley ## ZOOM Meeting ##
Jun 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

Jun
27
Sat
2020
## Cancelled ## WEEKEND AWAY – MOGO ZOO (1st Group) @ Mogo Zoo Wildlife Sanctuary
Jun 27 @ 11:00 am – Jun 28 @ 2:00 pm

2020-03-19: This outing’s Approval has been “REVOKED” and is now cancelled.

An up close and personal encounter with the animals of Mogo Zoo led by professional wildlife photographer June Anderson.  Also an opportunity to take our tourism dollars to our South Coast neighbours.  There is so much to do in this area.  Even if you don’t want to do the Mogo Zoom experience, come along for the weekend.

Saturday 27th 12 noon. The Mogo Zoom experience begins with lunch (included in price).  There will be a two-hour presentation on how to shoot wildlife, settings, June’s recommendations etc.  Make sure that you have signed on with Kaz.

Around 2.00 pm until 5.00 pm., head out into the Zoo shooting behind the scenes – mostly trekking in areas were the Public do not normally go. This includes interactions with the Rhino and Zebras.  There will be access to portholes and fencing that is closer than what the public are allowed to go.

Sunday 28th approx. 0.7.30 – 2.00 pm. Before the Zoo opens, you will be able to see animals in the mist with beautiful soft morning light.

9.00 am, small break for morning tea (included in the price)

Then more animal experiences including going into the Meerkat enclosure.

12 noon finish shooting and have lunch (included).

Then a 1 hour session on using Lightroom (and Photoshop if required).  Bring your Laptop.

Sunday 2.00 pm., Mogo Zoom experience finishes.

The rest of the weekend is at your leisure.

Note :  Detailed information has been circulated to all members

Jun
28
Sun
2020
Management Meeting
Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm
Jun
30
Tue
2020
## Cancelled ## CLUB SOCIAL EVENING (Details TBC)
Jun 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Due to the COVID-19 Virus there is no member attendance. Bruce Shaw 2020-03-19

Jul
6
Mon
2020
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – 6th to 17th JULY
Jul 6 @ 12:00 am – Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm
Jul
7
Tue
2020
MM : One Minute Roughcut Competition. Subject “Open” (CCM Planning)
Jul 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Jul
14
Tue
2020
PG : SPEAKER – GLENN SMITH Fungi @ Zoom meeting
Jul 14 @ 7:30 pm

“Fungi and Bird Photography”
This will be a Zoom meeting. Glenn will speak about photographing fungi and post-processing.

Jul
20
Mon
2020
OUTING to THE AUSTRALIAN BOTANIC GARDEN (Mt. Annan) – read more @ The Australian Botanic Gardens
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Information has been emailed to members. Please contact the Secretary for more details.

Management Meeting
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm
Jul
28
Tue
2020
PG : SET SUBJECT COMPETITION : “Beauty” (Read More) Judge : Denis Cale
Jul 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug
3
Mon
2020
PG : FCC INTERCLUB ENTRIES
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Aug
4
Tue
2020
MM : Four Minute Roughcut Competition. Subject – Time-lapse (CCM Planing)
Aug 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug
11
Tue
2020
PG : GUEST SPEAKER : John Alessi on Audio Visual Productions using “ProShow Gold”
Aug 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug
16
Sun
2020
Outing to Mt Kembla
Aug 16 @ 10:00 am

Please contact the Club secretary or the Outings organiser for details.

Aug
17
Mon
2020
MANAGEMENT MEETING on-line Zoom
Aug 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Aug
25
Tue
2020
PG : “OPEN COMPETITION” Judge : Tom Putt
Aug 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sep
1
Tue
2020
MM : Framing and Lighting observations – Hotspot – Timelapse (CCM Planning)
Sep 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Camera House from Campbelltown is visiting Wollongong. see flyer

Hot Spot: is open to everyone who wishes to contribute.

Discussion  Point: the Framing and Lighting observations of the episode of Vera broadcast on Sunday 23 August.
Max and Ian have given their observations in emails. We can build on their contributions at this meeting. Time to have a second look before this Tuesday.

Revisit: Timelapse from last meeting.

Calendar: 2021 finalisation.

Sep
8
Tue
2020
Guest Speaker – John Wiseman – Tips on Wildlife Photography @ Zoom meeting
Sep 8 @ 7:30 pm

Topic TBA

Sep
15
Tue
2020
MM : Member’s Video Making Journey 3 and 4. Members: John Devenish and Chris Dunn
Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sep
21
Mon
2020
Management Meeting
Sep 21 @ 7:00 pm
Sep
22
Tue
2020
PG : “SET” SUBJECT COMPETITION – “Trouble” (Read More) Judge: Don Munro
Sep 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm