Shoot Cinematic: Visual Storytelling with Elise Schatz - Santa Ana

Level up your social media video creation with an exclusive, hands-on masterclass featuring Directress and Actress Elise Schatz (@elise.mov) This immersive workshop is designed for creators who want to move beyond basic video clips and start telling more cinematic, compelling stories. Go behind the lens with Elise and learn how professional creators develop ideas, shape a visual narrative, make intentional camera choices, and create content that captures attention. What You'll Experience: The Director’s Creative Process. Discover how Elise conceptualizes, directs, and executes high-impact short films and viral visual content. Learn how to translate bold ideas into stunning visual sequences. •Watch the short film Elise shot on the EOS R6V and get a step-by-step breakdown of her lighting choices, framing, and directorial decisions on set. EOS R6 Mark II / R6V Short Film Breakdown. •Hands-On Interactive Sets: Test out the Canon EOS R6 V across custom-built, interconnected sets designed to tell a unified story. Receive direction, creative feedback, and shooting suggestions directly from Elise and the Canon team as you shoot. •Dedicated On-Set Tech Support: Dedicated Canon technical personnel will be on-site to optimize your camera settings and answer technical questions, letting you focus entirely on your creative output. Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning how to create stronger, more cinematic video content is welcome. Whether you’re just getting started with video or looking to take your storytelling to the next level, this event is designed to be approachable and hands-on. It’s especially relevant for content creators across all platforms, aspiring creators, short-form video producers, photographers expanding into video, filmmakers, and visual storytellers who want to improve their shooting, directing, and story-driven content. Included with Registration: Q&A access with Elise, hands-on use of Canon test gear, custom-built sets for creating your own video content, and on-site technical support from the Canon team. Event Schedule: Canon Gear Loan 12:30-1:00pm Elise’s Presentation 1:00-1:45pm Canon Gear Loan 1:45-2:15pm Immersive Hands-On Shooting 2:15-5:00pm By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be made in writing at least 7 days prior to the event. No refunds or credits will be given with less than 7 days’ notice.