Working within a multi-camera studio this course teaches foundations to video production. Students gain an understanding of camera operation, compositional rules, technology and function of crew members supporting the production process. Discussion will center on analysis and deconstruction of peer and professional work to gain insight into industry production practices.
This class works through fundamental theories and techniques employed in digital filmmaking with an emphasis on camera, lens and existing light. Discussion covers history, technical growth and current practice in single camera film style digital production. Lab work will involve operating video cameras and introductory level instruction in digital editing, building narrative sequences.
This course introduces the formats used in creating professional scripts and production management. Through the use of pre-visualization, outline and treatment, students develop program ideas from concept to first draft, discuss marketing strategies, proposal writing and pitch project ideas. Creation of production notebooks presents students with practical applications of program management, script supervision and budget development.
Move beyond fundamental theories in field production and digital filmmaking. Students work through pre-production planning, advanced camera operation and location production techniques. Emphasis is on practical applications, performance of basic crew functions and the creation of a production notebook. A series of production tasks bring hands-on learning as videographer, sound recordist and director. Lectures focus on the role of Grips and Gaffers in the film and video industry.
This course covers the professional application of software and hardware in digital postproduction. Lab work focuses on understanding of digital workflow, media management, and advanced non-linear editing tools. Exercises work through translating edit scripts into sequences, sharing digital media with other post-production tools and a variety of layering and compositing effects. Students prepare media for delivery on common distribution platforms.
The course examines the process of producing documentaries and other films where a non-fiction content is dependent on the filmmaker. Students examine a variety of treatments and constructions employed by films from different cultures, ages and on a range of subjects. Planning, shooting style, interview technique, scripting, and editing are addressed. Guest filmmakers share their films and their experience.