Defining Signature Point of View: From Stills to Film

Canon U.S.A. & VII Photo present Visual Impact 2012

Defining Signature Point of View: From Stills to Film
with VII Photographers Christopher Morris and Jessica Dimmock

Moderated by Steven King
UNC journalism faculty member in multimedia and photography

Nov. 15, 2012, 7-9 p.m.
Chapman Hall 211

The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media will host photographers Christopher Morris and Jessica Dimmock Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in Chapman Hall 211 for a discussion on transitioning from still photojournalism to feature cinematography.

The presentation will address how a foundation in still photography can cultivate a distinctive approach in filmmaking.  The two will also discuss the importance of the edit; exercising restraint, access to subjects and establishing a cinematic style that maintains editorial integrity and commercial viability.

VII Photo Agency photographers are visiting top journalism programs at universities across the United States this fall to discuss media literacy and how new technologies are changing the use of still and video photography within the social documentary field.  The photographers have adopted the latest technologies to create dynamic imagery and film in the areas of fashion, music, lifestyle, philanthropic and foundation storytelling, narrative, and documentary.

VII  was created in 2001 by seven of the world’s leading photojournalists and by 2005 VII was listed in third position in American Photo’s “100 Most Important People in Photography.” VII Photo Agency now represents 23 of the world’s preeminent photojournalists whose careers span 35 years of world history.

Photos by Christopher Morris / VII

Photos by Jessica Dimmock / VII