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How to Shoot Photo Like a Cinematographer

The creator breaks down how to apply cinematic aesthetics—such as teal fluorescent lighting, negative space, and contrast—to still photography

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Everything I Learned In Film School In Under 3 Minutes

This rapid-fire video summarizes the core philosophy of prestigious film education, emphasizing that “story is king”

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Behind The Shot

This series deconstructs the creative process of world-class photographers by examining a single image from conception to completion

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A Chaotic Guide to Making Stuff Instead of Doom-scrolling

This guide presents ten practical strategies to overcome creative paralysis and the “perfectionist barrier”

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35mm vs 50mm: The Difference No One Talks About

This video explores how different focal lengths act as “different ways of seeing” rather than just technical choices.

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Welcome to the Orillia Camera Club

The Orillia & District Camera Club (ODCC) is for photographers of all skill levels and interests. We meet from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June. We meet in the multi-purpose room at the Orillia Recreation Centre, 255 West Street South in Orillia.

The Orillia Camera Club is a great place to meet other photographers from Orillia and the surrounding area. Our meetings cover the technique and technical aspects of modern photography. Each month members have the opportunity to submit their photos for our club-challenge theme. Our competition format is changing this year. To find out more keep an eye on our competition page and plan to attend a meeting.

Annual Memberships

1-Person: $40/yr      1-Couple: $60/yr

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Perseid Meteor Shower

Perseid Meteor Shower

by | Aug 2, 2023 |

Best Days in 2023 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11, 12, 13, are around the maximum of the Perseid meteor shower, which should be good this year as it is almost New Moon (Aug. 16) so the moon will be rising after 1 AM. At a dark site, you might see 100...

A Bio-luminance Wonder

A Bio-luminance Wonder

by | Jul 17, 2023 |

We saw a very few fireflies at Carden Alvar Friday night. When we were there monitoring bats on June 21, there were thousands of them. We have also seen lots of fireflies along the Coopers Falls, Black River Road along the Black River, east of Washago.

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