Discover Film Making
This is an introductory course aimed to deliver a high level of technical competence for those new to film making or perhaps enthusiastic amateur filmmakers. Combining a series of practical demonstrations, lectures and filming workshops with group instruction, this course has been designed to provide you with a solid foundation to build on your technical and film production skills. You will be introduced to the basics of video camera technology, where you will understand how video cameras work, appreciate the creative features available and become familiar with camera operations through practice. You will gain a sound understanding of lenses, exposure and mixed lighting scenarios, including sound recording, shooting techniques and the use of specialist accessories such as camera tripods and track dolls. You will also be introduced to the advanced features of the latest HD DSLR as an alternative video film camera. Through a series of filming workshops you will be introduced to film 'storyboarding' and given shooting scenarios in which to practice your filming techniques. You shall also be given demonstrations into film editing and the opportunity to practice as the course progresses. What you need to bring All equipment is provided, however you are welcome to bring your own video camera if desired, note pad and pen. Dates Autumn Term •Tuesday 8th Oct - 10th Dec 2013 Spring Term •Tuesday 14th Jan - 18th March 2014 Summer Term •Tuesday 29th April - 1st July 2014 Class size Maximum 14 students Course code LCDFM Duration: 10 Tuesday evenings, 6-9pm Fees: £209