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Join us for Media Management, live from the comfort of your home, on the road, or anywhere. In this interactive session you will see the instructor and be able to ask questions. This class takes place on the Zoom video conference platform, which is free to join and easy to use. Instructions will be sent to you before the class begins. Once the class starts, you will see the instructor, the gear being used, and the instructor's presentation....
Join us for Directors Access Workshop's One Day Intensive on to learn effective ways to direct actors with our six-point directing method. If you don't feel ready to dive in, you have the option to be an observer. You will see the various directors working with the same scene and pair of actors while witnessing how much a director’s input can radically change any scene for better or worse. Directors Access Workshop is a fun...
Online 1-hour group class. After covering the basics of screenwriting in level 101, in level 201 we go deeper into character development, conflict, and dialogue. This class is designed with adults in mind, but all ages are welcome. Best for intermediate level writers.
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CinemaKidz @ Online Class, Online, NY
Join CinemaKidz Virtual and learn the ins and outs of filmmaking! Children become directors, actors, cinematographers, and editors, as they learn the fundamentals of making video projects from start to finish. Participants are encouraged to stretch their imagination and experiment with the basic techniques of filmmaking in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Whether this is your first time making a film, or you are a seasoned and experienced...
There's no business like show business, and while Film and TV fall under the same "show biz" umbrella as theater, the art forms vary dramatically in how they are developed, produced, and directed. In STAGE 2 SCREEN: INTRO TO FILM FOR STAGE DIRECTORS, writer and director Lauren Fritz lays a foundation for theatermakers wanting to make the leap to film by identifying transferable skills between both mediums, providing an introduction to camera technique,...
Intro to Stop Motion and Hand Drawn Animation is a beginner's guide to using these simple and fun technologies to accent work with moving images. The 90 minute class will focus on the basic principles and technical specifics of these two animation techniques. Students will use Final Cut Pro in addition to Pixlr, a free alternative to PhotoShop. By the end of the class, students will have completed a small project highlighting their...
Two shorts and a feature documentary celebrating Harlem. Sweet Harlem: Brianna Crawford, 2015, 4 min Make My Cake, a bakery based in Harlem started with Josephine Smith “Ma Smith” baking out of her home, but when the demand became too high she opened her first store front in the neighborhood. Dance Theater of Harlem: Christina Akinsanya, 2015, 6 min Now in its fourth decade, Dance Theater of Harlem has grown into...
Smart and Funny: The History of TV’s Most Influential Sitcoms Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia, Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted, and Sex and the City and Us, will walk you through five masterful sitcom episodes from throughout TV history, tracing the evolution of comedy, social change, and the medium itself along the way. All five are available on major streaming services, so students can watch the...
Given the terrific response to both of the “Reel Pieces Remote: Classic Films with Annette Insdorf” series thus far, we are delighted to offer a third course. Reel Pieces Remote: Pre-“Oscar” Foreign Films continues on January 24 with the 8th edition of Annette Insdorf’s popular online series. The beginning of “Oscar” season provides a unique opportunity for Reel Pieces Remote to sample notable new contenders, in addition to rediscovering...
We’re Tik Tok’ing, we’re Instagramming… we’ve become extremely well-acquainted with both the spaces we're occupying and our mobile recording devices. So step up your dance film game! Get the skills and techniques to merge your space and device into a site-specific, movement-inspired mobile dance film. Alter the space around you through movement and capture it as a meaningful documentation of a newfound creative process. No movement or filmmaking...
We will learn how to create the traditional “looks” but will also work on how to make new “looks” to suit your workflow even if you don’t have million dollar budgets. This one day workshop is a great insight into how famous looks and styles are created. This is a general class so is not grading system independent so all welcome. Students are encouraged to bring their own footage. Looks covered: Bleach bypass Duotones Technicolor...
Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY
The purpose of this course is to reveal the art and technique of master editors through the screening and discussion of their work. By doing a cut-by-cut analysis, Bobbie will explain the strategies and decisions behind the editing of many successful films - based on extensive interviews from her books, panels, and event series - which will ultimately empower you to become a better editor and storyteller yourself. Schedule: CLASS ONE - From...
Designed for those seeking an extensive introduction to the world of digital production, this comprehensive hands-on workshop combines content from our Camera, Lighting and Audio Fundamentals workshops, and then after a dedicated session to prep, takes your new skills out into the streets! This special Production Week culminates in filming at Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Parade, practicing shooting on the run by recording person-on-the-street interviews...
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
Campers will learn to write the script and create the storyboard for their own production. Young filmmakers will direct, operate a camera, record sound, and edit final product. Other areas of exploration will include editorial and narrative structure, rhythm and pace. Working in teams, groups will complete one short film. Please Note: Confirmation and directions will be mailed upon receipt of payment. All students are required to have...
Wagner College Lifelong Learning
In this cutting edge course, students learn the process of VR and 360 immersive filmmaking through hands-on lessons. Students will gain an understanding of the technology behind Virtual Reality, get familiar with the 360 camera landscape, the concept of immersive storytelling, and an overview of the 360 post-production process. Students will then plan out and get to work on their own 360 film. Specific focus will be given to choice of genre...
In this class you will learn how planar tracking works and how to successfully replace objects and track within a scene. Mocha AE is a stand alone planar tracking and rotoscoping utility optimized for after effects, final cut and motion users. The advanced mask creation tools, simple user interface and copy/paste exchange with AE helps take the complications out of motion tracking and reduces key framing headaches. This one-day workshop is designed...
CinemaKidz @ 25 Pine St, New York, NY
For the adventurous kid and creative explorer. Moviemakers go off the beaten path to film and experience secret hidden landmarks around New York City. The week begins with a pre-production meeting, where kids brainstorm and present their “elevator pitches” and movie ideas to the group. Next, the mini-movie makers select locations from the CK approved list of sites. To name a few: Fort Tilden Beach, the Roosevelt Island Abandoned Castle,...
Children become directors, actors, cinematographers, and editors, as they learn how to make movies from start to finish. Campers are encouraged to stretch their imagination and experiment with the basic techniques of filmmaking in a team-oriented and collaborative environment. Children are broken into groups by age, interest, and ability. Whether this is your first time making a film, or you are a seasoned and experienced moviemaker, our professional...
Optional Material Kit has: Tripod for your device, green screen, and planning resources. Always wanted to be a YouTuber and have 10,000+ followers? Want to take your videos to the next level by learning from professional filmmakers? This class teaches all the skills and techniques used in producing film and videos from start to finish including: lighting, cinematography, editing, and various filming techniques and tricks. Teachers focus on content...
Zombies, Unicorns, teleportation...oh my! Learn how to create amazing visual effects to use in film. Campers get creative this week as they try their hand at various special effects techniques: building prosthetics and masks, combining claymation and live action video, experimenting with the potential of green screens, practicing various camera tricks, utilizing stock videos, and much more! Campers will learn how to make movies from start to finish...
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