Schedule

— Morning workshop

The Business of Stock: Microstock Stories
Location / Lieu: Palais des Festivals / Salle de Presse
Time / Heure: 10:00

Featuring: Kelly Thompson (kkthompson), Lise Gagne (lisegagne), Eva Serrabassa (caracterdesign) & Joey Boylan (kangah)

A discussion of the modern stock industry, addressing topics such as how the industry has changed over the past decade, royalty free vs. rights managed vs. microstock, choosing a stock agency, and model releases and copyright considerations. Also discussing some shooting-for-stock tips on what makes a great stock image (and what doesn't) and using your stock portfolio to market your commercial work.

— Guerilla stations

1) Old School Red Carpet
Location / Lieu: Red carpet at the Palais
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
Inspired by the luxurious opulence of great film stars of days gone by; this shoot will have glam, paparazzi flashing, a starlet in jewels, a swoon-worthy leading man and embrace the culture of cinema and film.

2) Portraits Etcetera
Location / Lieu: Mediterranean Hall, Palais
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
A truly engaging opportunity to capture the public: real people, real faces, real expressions and genuine beauty. Come join to learn about working with models, getting the best from a model, and be a model.

3) Urban lifestyle
Location / Lieu: Around the old city and newer areas
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
Embrace the adventure, idealism and spirit of a trendy urban couple; with their scooter, wandering in the park, eating, walking, and exploring as students might if they were studying abroad, newly dating and seeing the sites together.

— Morning workshop

Workflow and Image Processing with Nik Software.
Location / Lieu: Palais des Festivals / Salle de Presse
Time / Heure: 10:00

Hosted by: Nik Software expert and image processing guru Benoit Aragou.

Benoit will provide attendees with training on how to increase picture quality - quickly and with ease - using Nik Software. A seminar to learn creative ways to enhance color or add drama, develop and improve your workflows, and create more amazing imagery with the Nik Software product suite. Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic filter development and produces award-winning technology and software products for digital photography and imaging professionals.

— Guerilla stations

1) Portraits Etcetera
Location / Lieu: Mediterranean Hall, Palais
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
A charismatic photographer engages the audience as she models as well as invites the public to participate: capture real people, real faces, real expressions and genuine beauty. Come join to learn about working with models, getting the best from a model, and be a model.

2) At the Office
Location / Lieu: Various, Palais
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
Explore the inside of office buildings, around the stairwells, and the hallways in business suits and briefcases. Look beyond the suits and ties you see everyday and capture a new perspective on daily business gatherings and human interaction.

3) Croisette Style
Location / Lieu: Along the Croisette
Time / Heure: 14:00 - 16:30
Capturing authentic life in Cannes: dogs, shopping, walking, healthy, cycling, and fitness. A lovely, financially independent couple living the Riviera lifestyle.

— Final wrap-up party

Please RSVP in the Lounge when you check in if you plan to attend our big final party Saturday night. We will keep it closed - iStock members, guests, staff & ambassadors - from 19:45 until 22:00, and then open the doors for other SWPA goers after that.