In partnership with Cuts Wood School, MAPS will facilitate a multi day intensive film workshop to create a promotional video about Cuts Wood School and the importance of preserving the Amp Ska Pi Pikunii Language and Sign Language. In this workshop, students will learn Idea generation, storyboarding, and scriptwriting How to use camera, audio, and […]
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In this 3-day class, students will learn Interview techniques from professional filmmakers Interview best practice for subject research, question preparation and active listening skills; Basic interview principles: how to ask open-ended, closed ended and follow up questions; How to use camera, audio and lighting equipment; Crew roles and responsibilities Best practices for digital file maintenances
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This class explores the fundamentals of cinematography as well as creative film making in general. We will focus on disciplined camera techniques and creative equipment implementation. All skills learned in the class will be put to practical use as we create visual narratives through cinematic storytelling. In this 9 week class, students will Learn how
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This class is designed to show students how to operate video cameras, audio equipment and all the tools of filmmaking to create a PSA. We will plan, execute and edit a 2:00 -3:00 video, a teaser and have a screening. In this 9 week class, students will Learn Pre-Production, Production, Post Production Learn how to
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Learning about film and video production through client based work. From conceptualization to production, we will learn how to use filmmaking tools and exercises to make a completed video for a client.
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Sum up your 2021 in one word using stop-motion animation! Explore every aspect of making a stop motion film from start to finish and learn how you can create a million worlds in the blink of an eye. In this 2 week class, students will Learn how to create a stop-motion animation Learn how to
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Music videos… I want my MTV! This action-packed, hands-on class will result in a full music video after an exploration of the history of music videos from the beginning to TikTok. In this 8 week class, students will Learn and participate in every aspect of filmmaking, beginning with music selection, story conceptualization and finishing with
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Documentary film-making class introduces students to the fundamentals of non-scripted content. From short form, to feature documentary to series we explore storytelling in many forms as well as build the foundational skill set of the technical aspects of production including camera work and editing software and style choices including creating a cinematic signature and stylistic
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In this 2 week class, students will: Explore the art of storytelling through documentary production Examine the impact of the non-fiction film form on social issues Have an appreciation for a humanities subject of interest – in the case of this course, the history of the 1918 Spanish flu in Montana Learn and implement the
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In this one week intensive, students will: Effectively communicate impactful ideas and themes through the film medium Learn how to operate film production equipment: Camera, sound, lighting, and stabilization tools Learn cooperation and teamwork to successfully produce a short film in a short period of time Learn how to plan and implement a production schedule
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