The Hybrid Wildlife Shooter: Adding Video to Your Nature Photo Toolkit

Bring motion to your moments & learn how to be a Hybrid Wildlife Shooter with Canon wildlife photographer & filmmaker Chris Gibbs! Are you a wildlife photographer looking to bring the natural world to life through motion? Join Calgary based wildlife photographer and filmmaker Chris Gibbs for an immersive evening dedicated to the hybrid shooter! As the lines between photography and videography continue to blur, adding video to your creative toolkit has never been more accessible or essential for compelling wildlife storytelling.This seminar will guide you through a seamless transition from capturing still images to recording dynamic wildlife video. Chris will share his extensive field experience, including recent expeditions to Jasper National Park right in our backyard, to break down exactly how to approach animal behaviour, field craft, and the sweeping landscapes they inhabit when shooting motion. You will learn the optimal camera settings for capturing high-quality video from fast paced wildlife encounters to environmental scenes. Chris will demonstrate these techniques using modern Canon hybrid systems like the EOS R5, EOS R5 C, and Cinema EOS C80, and will give you a real world look at how lenses like the Canon RF 400mm f2.8 and the Canon RF 100-500mm perform in unpredictable environments. The concepts apply to any camera system, and shooters of all brands are welcome! The session will then go from the field to the final edit, covering the complete workflow. Chris will discuss crucial file management, robust backup strategies, and basic editing concepts to help you build confidence in post-production. Whether you are building a portfolio or simply want to document wildlife and the outdoors in new ways, you will leave with practical techniques to elevate your visual storytelling. Discover how to maximize your gear to capture both the beautiful stillness of a photograph and the raw energy of wildlife video. Sponsored by Canon Canada. About Chris Gibbs: Chris Gibbs is a Calgary based wildlife photographer, filmmaker, commercial videographer, and Master Photographer in Nature through MPI. Following a 27-year career in broadcast television technical operations, Chris founded ‘Gibbs Media’ and the creative brand ‘Footprints in Nature’. He is also the co-host of ‘The Nature Photo Guys’ podcast & YouTube channel along with Joe Desjardins, and the host of the ‘Footprints in Nature Reflections’ podcast. Chris specializes in capturing Canadian wildlife, utilizing Canon cinema and mirrorless systems to tell compelling visual stories. He is passionate about sharing his technical expertise and field craft, fostering a positive learning environment for all skill levels to help others elevate their nature photography and videography. Please Note: This is an In-Person, Paid Event. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we'll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email [email protected].