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CLOCKING ON Photo Video 24 went through a full day and night in Cambridge
NO SLEEP ’TIL BOATIN’ A pack of filmmakers, content creators and photographers toughed it out over a scorching weekend in June for a full 24 hours around the city of Cambridge, in a unique event called Photo Video 24. The event – formerly known as Photo 24 and hosted in London – has been renamed to reflect the massive increase in video and See what Pro Moviemaker readers got up to during our 24-hour creative challenge in historic Cambridge – including a fun film shoot on the Cam Pro Moviemaker editor in chief Adam Duckworth gave seminars on everything from video basics to advanced work, and even a live edit in Final Cut Pro X on the big screens. Meanwhile, MPB-backed YouTuber Courtney Victoria was a smash hit, talking about growing and monetising her landscape photography channel. Punters went on guided walks
an exclusive shoot with Cambridge Boat Club on a morning training session. There are awards for the best photos and movie shorts taken at the event, as well as various fun challenges that were set throughout – and the winners will be revealed soon! Everyone who stayed for the full 24 hours got a commemorative T-shirt to prove they went the distance. If it looks like fun, it was! Make sure you sign up for next year’s event to avoid missing out. promoviemaker.net “Some climbed high above the city to get a bird’s-eye view”
moved to the historic university city. The boutique Graduate Hotel on the banks of the River Cam in the heart of Cambridge was the headquarters for the event, which saw seminars and workshops as well as filming opportunities. There was free gourmet ice cream courtesy of event sponsor MPB, who acted as the host and provided refreshments, snacks, beanbags for a bit of sleep and a range of goodies for all. MPB also gave camera advice, loaned kit and was a cheerleader for the fun.
showcasing particular locations or types of architecture, including the historic colleges; plus street workshops and walks at sunrise and sunset made the most of the light. Some climbed high above the city to get a bird’s-eye view in a special trip up Great St Mary’s Church tower, recorded natural landscapes in Grantchester Meadows accompanied by an award- winning filmmaker, had a private view of Shakespearean actors in rehearsals, or had
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