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(1) Shooting Video - Our main beginners production course

This introduction to video-making covers the whole process of video production from the initial idea through to a final programme. The course is designed for those wishing to make that first step into video production. Students will work in two groups of four producing two short videos using professional digital video cameras and editing digitally with Adobe Premiere software.

Course Tutor: Suzy Prior

Autumn 2010

Starts 5th October 2010

Cost

£225 (includes10 per cent early booking discount if booked by 14th September 2010 - EU citizens)

£250 Subsidised rate for EU citizens

£300 Full price for non-EU citizens. (Non-Eu citizens with indefinite leave to remain can pay subsidised rate - proof required.)

£125 - includes 50% discount for people on benefits, proof required, (income support, JSA, Housing Benefit, Council tax benefit, pension credit (guarantee), asylum seeker, unwaged dependent of someone on these benefits

Comments

Joseph - This course has opened my mind wider, the tutor was good.
Paul - a fun and enjoyable method of teaching.
Eutycas - I have had a wonderfull time at OFVM.
Tad - I enjoyed the course very much and will be enrolling in another soon.
Alma - I learned a lot and had fun while making the film and achieved what I had planned.

Camilla- Really interesting , fun & I learnt a lot
Miriam - Very impressed with the quality of the equipment & the editing software, the tutor was very knowledgable and supportive

Course Outline

Pre-Production

WEEK 1: 05/10/10 Screening of previous course work and related films and videos. Introduction to video production and first look at the video cameras. (7.00pm - 9.30pm)

WEEK 2: 12/10/10 Shooting scripts and storyboarding. Camera shot types and camera movements. The students divide into two production groups and develop ideas for shoot discussing ideas on form, style and content. (7.00pm - 9.30pm)

WEEK 3: 19/10/10 The use of sound, looking at the various ways sound can enhance a video. Sound recording and microphone operation with a practice shoot. Development of production ideas. (7.00pm - 9.30pm)

WEEK 4: 26/10/10 Lighting - The use of lighting to enhance video, lighting to create mood and atmosphere. Use of full lighting kit with practice shoot. Development of production ideas (7.00pm - 9.30pm)

WEEK 5: 02/11/10 Rehearsal shoot - Full production kit use - Camera, microphones and lighting. Adoption of production team roles shooting a predesignated storyboard. Finalise prepartion for shoot. (7.00pm - 9.30pm)

Students will probably need to meet in their production groups at other times during the course in preparation for the shoot.

Production

WEEK 5: 06/11/10 or 07/11/10 Shoot weekend.
During this week, both groups will go out on location to shoot their productions; this takes place at the weekend. Each group has 6 hours in which to shoot the video and in this time every member of the group rotates production roles, taking it in turns to direct, operate the camera, the lights and sound record, etc. (Saturday or Sunday depending on group 10.00am - 6.00pm.)

Post-Production

WEEK 6: 09/11/10 Edit suite introduction and Viewing of rushes, logging. (7.00pm - 10pm)

WEEK 7: 16/11/10 Creating edit decision list, Digitising picture and sound rushes, setting up your project and beginning the edit. (7.00pm - 10.00pm)

WEEK8: (Consists of usual evening class on Tuesday evening plus editing day on Sunday)

Tuesday: 23/11/10: Completion of fine cut edit and final sound track mixing and making up of edit master. Screening of finished video and critique. We will also hold a discussion on progression routes for students. Further education options and follow-on courses available and careers advice. Your tutor will also be able to give advice on personal video projects that you may have and would like to pursue. (7.00pm - 10.00pm)

Sunday: 28/11/10 Completion of rough cut of rushes, Fine cut editing and sound track make up, adding graphics for titling. (11am-6pm)

NB: Course content may change according to participants needs.
At the end of the course, everyone will receive a DVD copy of your finished video

To book online or by post, see booking form.

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