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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Learning collaboration song creation and music video production. We’ll begin with the basic of audio production using programs like Pro Tools and Ableton. From there, we’ll be learning the basics of music recording, editing and mixing. Once the song is done, we’ll get the cameras out and learn basic camera recording techniques and compositions. And
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Bring your character concepts to life with ZBrush. Use industry standard software to create a 3D model of your character. Sculpt and paint characters digitally. In this 9-week class, students will Learn the basic ZBrush Interface Use Dynamesh spheres to block out your character Learn basic anatomy and translate it in 3D Learn about subdivisions
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In this class, students will explore the world of sample-based music. Exploring and experimenting with the creative work of other artists has increased in popularity over the last eighty years. Sampling has brushed in many musical styles ranging from rock, country, and classical to reggae, hip hop, and pop music. Students will use samples and
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Students will learn the fundamentals of simple character design, and script writing for production animation. They will explore how to create characters using fundamental shapes, squares, circles, triangles, & bananas. They will practice basic script writing, storyboarding, and thumbnailing. Students will explore and review the principles of animation to breathe life into their characters. In
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Students will learn to use a variety of cameras both regular 2d and 360 to capture footage to become proficient in using After Effects. In this 9-week class, students will Explore the basic editing tools available in After Effects Explore text and lighting effects with Video Copilot’s After Effects Saber plugin Fly drones with an
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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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In this 10 week class, students will learn Writing music for a movie score Identify the idea you want to write about Composition Production Goals Recording Release of song/album for given project
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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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