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What is CS Masterclass exactly?+
A small-group, in-person masterclass in Toronto with three tracks: Photography (Jun 18–20), Videography (Jun 25–27), and the AI Creation Day (July 3, online). Taught by Jide Odukoya, CEO of JOPStudios.
How many people are in each cohort?+
30 seats, hard cap. Small enough for every question to get answered and every frame to get reviewed.
In-person, online, or both?+
Photography and Videography are in-person in Toronto. The AI Creation Day is online via Zoom + Discord.
Are sessions recorded?+
The AI Day is recorded and shared. The in-person workshops are not — being in the room is the experience.
What are the prices?+
Photo $800 · Video $800 · AI $300 · Complete Pass $1,710. Add code EARLY10 for 10% off through May 15.
Can I pay in installments?+
Yes — Klarna, Afterpay, and Stripe Link all offer Pay-in-4 at checkout, no extra cost.
What's the refund policy?+
Full refund 30+ days out. 50% 14–30 days out. Inside 14 days you can transfer to next cohort. Full policy on /refund-policy.
What currency?+
USD. Stripe handles automatic FX on local cards.
Where is the masterclass held?+
Toronto, Canada. Exact studio address sent with your registration confirmation. AI Day is online (Zoom).
What are the hours?+
9 AM – 3 PM each day with an hour break for catered lunch.
Is lunch included?+
Yes — daily catered lunch + coffee + snacks. Dietary needs accommodated; tell us at registration.
Travelling from out of town — accommodation help?+
We share a curated hotel + Airbnb shortlist near the studio with each cohort. Not bookable through us — you book directly.
I'm a beginner. Will I be lost?+
No. Day 1 sets shared language. If you've never owned a camera, we recommend 3–6 months of personal practice before the masterclass.
I already shoot weddings professionally. Will I learn anything new?+
Yes — the masterclass is built for the plateaued pro. The business + edit days are what most workshops skip.
What gear do I bring?+
Photo: any DSLR or mirrorless + one prime lens (35mm or 50mm) + laptop. Video: 4K-capable camera. AI: laptop. Studio + lighting + model are provided.
Is there ongoing community?+
Yes. Lifetime access to a private community with Jide and every past + future cohort.
Do I keep the Lightroom presets?+
Yes — they’re gifted, not licensed. Use them on paid client work freely.
Can I use Day 2 frames in my portfolio?+
Yes. The model has signed a release for educational shoot usage including portfolio.
What camera should I bring?+
Any camera that shoots 4K — Sony, Canon, Lumix, Fuji all welcome.
Do I need to know DaVinci already?+
No. The free version of Resolve is enough; we set you up Day 1 evening.
I've never used Midjourney. Is this for me?+
Yes. The day is built as a working pipeline, not a tool demo — every step is taught from zero.
Do I need paid subscriptions to all 7 tools?+
No. Trial credits are arranged for the session for tools that allow it.