This series of workshops are intended for those wanting to get their feet wet or brush up on their skills in production and post production. Offerings for this fall are in Beginners Production and Beginners Final Cut Pro Editing (see below.)
Note: Filmmaking is an intense process, if you really want to become a filmmaker, please consider the 6 month Institute instead.
It is here that you learn about the foundation of "story" and experience filmmaking first hand.
Beginners Final Cut Pro Editing
Instructor: Jason Osder
This beginning level course teaches basic features of Final Cut Pro. Students will learn set up, capturing video and audio, editing techniques and output. This course is designed for those new to Final Cut Pro editing software or those switching from other platforms. Students will learn a wide range of techniques and concepts.
Day 1
8:30am Check-in
9:00am – 10am
Introduction
Theory of editing, a definition of terms, Final Cut Pro in context.
10am – Noon
The Final Cut Pro Interface
Introduction to the editing bay, learning to drive the system, the graphical user interface, Capturing footage.
Noon-1pm Break for Lunch
1pm – 3pm
The Assembly Edit
Marking and editing footage, adjusting it on the timeline. Introduction to trimming.
3pm – 5:00 pm
Review
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Day 2
9am – Noon
Finishing
Polishing the cut, Audio, Transitions, Filters, Effects, Titling
Noon-1pm Break for Lunch
1pm – 3pm
More polishing
Motion Effects, Intro to color correction.
3pm – 5pm
Output and Media Management
Print to Tape, Compression and DVD basics.
5pm-6pm
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Saturday and Sunday, August, 2nd & 3rd
9am-6pm, both days.
Registration deadline: July 31st
Limited to 20 students, Course Book Included!
Course Fee: $650 /$595 with valid student photo I.D.
(This price includes an equipment, studio lab fee and training materials).
Please Send Check & Registration Form to:
The Documentary Center
805 21st Street NW Ste. 518
Washington, DC 20052
Registration Form
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Color Corection & Finishing in Final Cut Studio
Instructor: Robbie Carman
Designed for the student who has a strong grasp of editing and postproduction, this intermediate to advanced level course covers the final stage of postproduction in Final Cut Studio: Finishing. Students will explore color correction and grading in Final Cut Pro and Color, Audio Mixing and restorative techniques in Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro and Motion graphics finishing techniques in Final Cut Pro and Motion. Additionally students will learn techniques for final output for broadcast masters and DVD/web output.
Day 1
8:30am Check-in
9:00am – 10am Introduction
Defining Finishing, Using Scopes and Audio Meters, Additional Hardware
10am – Noon Color Correction and Grading in Final Cut Pro
Color correction techniques using the filters in FCP
Noon-1pm Lunch
1pm – 4pm Color Correction and Grading in Color
Enhanced color correction techniques using Apple’s Color software
4pm – 5pm Audio in FCP
Audio Mixing and Effects in FCP
5pm – 6pm Review |
Day 2
9am – Audio in Soundtrack Pro
Mixing, Sound design, and restorative techniques in Soundtrack Pro
Noon-1pm Lunch
1pm – 2pm Motion graphics
Motion Graphic finishing techniques in Final Cut Pro and Motion
2pm – 4pm Output
Broadcast packaging and different types of professional output
4pm – 6pm Questions and Review |
Saturday and Sunday, August, 9th & 10th
9am-6pm, both days.
Registration deadline: July 31st
Limited to 20 students
Course Fee: $600 /$550 with valid student photo I.D.
(This price includes an equipment, studio lab fee and training materials).
Please Send Check & Registration Form to:
The Documentary Center
805 21st Street NW Ste. 518
Washington, DC 20052
Registration Form
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Beginner's Production
Instructor: Kris Holodak
In one weekend, you will get a hands-on experience and learn the overall process of production. This is a beginning cinematography class featuring all aspects of production including camera, lights and sound. Students will have hands-on access to Sony DSR 250 cameras. Students will produce and review a finished project at the end of the weekend.
Day 1
8:30am Check-in
9:00am – 10am Pre Production
Pre production assessment and techniques. What to bring and not to bring to a shoot
10am –Noon
Introduction to various types of formats, cameras, lights and sound.
Noon-1pm Break for Lunch
1pm – 4pm Production
Setting up the interview and how to cover cinema verite b-roll effectively.
4pm – 6:00 pm Production Assignment
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Day 2
9am – Noon Production Part 2
In teams, each group will go on assignment to producer a short story on camera.
Noon-1pm Break for Lunch
1pm – 4pm Production Part 2 cont.
4pm – 6pm Project Review
Discussions focusing on effective ways to overcome shortcomings and challenges of shooting. Forré into post- production fixes.
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Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th
9am-5pm, both days.
Registration deadline: August 15th
Limited 10 students
Course Fee: $600 /$550 with valid student photo I.D.
(This price includes an equipment and studio lab fee).
Please Send Check & Registration Form to:
The Documentary Center
805 21st Street NW Ste. 518
Washington, DC 20052
Registration Form |
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