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Filmmaking Courses

16MM Filmmaking: Structuring Scenes That Work

Jun 22 - Aug 6 Add to cart

Either solely or with another student, you will complete a short film, taking it from conception through the final sound mix.

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Beginning Filmmaking Class

May 18 - Jun 26 Add to cart
Jun 29 - Aug 7 Add to cart

Beginning Production Sequence is a total hands on immersion in the filmmaking process. Each student will create four 5 minute digital projects from conception to projection. This course is a fundamental education in all components of filmmaking including producing, directing, cinematography, editing and sound. Parallel class study includes both cinematic theory and practical workshops. Realize your dreams...now!

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Commercial Production: The Art of the 60-Second Story

Jun 29 - Aug 7 Add to cart

Experience the excitement of hands-on filmmaking that takes you through every stage of commercial creation, including concept, production and post-production.

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Digital Editing With Avid

Jun 29 - Aug 7 Add to cart

This course uses the AVID system to open new doors of post-production creativity, taking you from basic through advanced digital editing techniques.

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Directing Intensive

Jun 23 - Aug 5 Add to cart

You will see realized on-screen a story now “inside you” that you feel you just have to tell.

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Film & Digital Cinematography Class

Jun 29 - Aug 5 Add to cart
Jun 30 - Aug 6 Add to cart

An intensive camera, lighting and image design class for emerging cinematographers, producers, directors, editors and writers. This class includes weekly hands-on projects on 35mm and 16mm motion picture cameras as well as the newest HD and DV formats.

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Non-Fiction Filmmaking

Jun 29 - Aug 5 Add to cart

The popularity of documentary films and reality TV is exploding, and now you can be a part of it, as you conceive, write, produce, direct and edit your own original non-fiction work.

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The Music Video: Business and Practice

Jun 30 - Aug 6 Add to cart

Learn how to direct music videos from the technical and creative standpoints. You will complete a music video as well as getting tips from special guest speakers.

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USC/Universal Producing and Directing Class

Jun 29 - Aug 6 Add to cart

In addition to directing two films of your own, you will experience outstanding lectures on filmmaking, attend special guest appearances and retrospective screenings presented by the contributors to these memorable films.

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USC/Warner Brothers Producing and Directing Class

Jun 29 - Aug 6 Add to cart

Behind the scenes of USC and the Warner Brothers Studio, a summer of moviemaking and hands on film experience awaits you. Through weekly meetings on the Warner Brothers lot you will meet those individuals who have contributed to prestigious motion pictures such as: The Dark Knight, Ocean’s 13, and Superman Returns.

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Students mix sound for their films on state of the art mixing boards.

Students mix sound for their films on state of the art mixing boards.

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