Classes
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.
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!
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.
Jun 22 - Jul 31 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.
Directing Actors for the Screen
Jun 29 - Aug 7 Add to cart
To attract top actors to your projects, you need to learn how to communicate with them. To achieve this, you will work in class with professional actors and make your own movie so that you may learn about the actor’s process, how to communicate with them and ultimately direct them.
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. The core of the course will be the individual project. Your imagination is the first step to a successful summer.
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.
Film & Digital Cinematography Class
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.
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.
USC/Universal Producing and Directing Class
Jun 29 - Aug 6 Add to cart
THIS CLASS IS FULL FOR SUMMER 2009.
USC/Warner Brothers Producing and Directing Class
Jun 29 - Aug 6 Add to cart
THIS COURSE IS FULL FOR SUMMER 2009
Webisodes: Mobile and Internet Viral Screenwriting and Production
Jun 29 - Aug 5 Add to cart
In this cutting-edge class you’ll learn all the necessary skills to lead the short-form revolution. You’ll also develop polished digital short-form content like webisodes for the internet or mobisodes for mobile phones. This course will teach you the fundamentals of how to create mobisode and webisode content.
Students create stop motion film productions using high definition digital cameras and specialized computer software.
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