Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
Intro to Digital Filmmaki
In this beginner-level course, participants use their personal cameras (either iPhones, iPads, or DSLR’s) to create strong, visually-driven short films and video exercises with an emphasis on the foundations of narrative storytelling. They learn a wide range of elementary film production techniques and build a technical and aesthetic foundation structured around film grammar, story development, script writing, sound, and editing.
Students begin by learning the elements of digital filmmaking with video exercises that start off simply at first, adding a new element of filmmaking with each new assignment until they advance to a final film project.
For the final film, students work sequentially through the stages of production: initial concept, synopsis, treatment, script, storyboards, and final shooting and editing. During pre-production they learn how to plan for and realize a short film from concept to shooting script. During production, they coordinate and shoot their script. In post-production, they edit and polish their projects collaboratively, sharing feedback on scripts and cuts.
Classes include both lectures and workshops, in which students thoughtfully critique and learn from each other’s work. Course instructors provide, in addition to guidance on film production, practical information regarding the film industry, film schools, and career paths.
The completed films can potentially be used for submission to short film festivals and as portfolio pieces for film or art school applications.
- MTWRF 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Instructor:
Yu Cheng
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Photography: The Camera Craft
Studio arts courses are offered in conjunction with Columbia University's School of the Arts.
In this course students gain a hands-on understanding of the basic principles of digital photography, approaching it within the context of the fine arts.
Using their own DSLR cameras, participants work on assignments and self-directed projects which touch on a diverse range of approaches to photography, with the goal of creating a final portfolio for web presentation at the course's conclusion. The course takes the form of both a seminar and a lab, and participants work on both individual and collaborative projects.
We focus on the critical context of photography and its broad conceptual applications. Critical issues in art are addressed in the form of short seminars designed to generate meaningful debates as a context for studio work.
Upon conclusion of the course, students will have completed a web-based portfolio to showcase their new bodies of work.
Participants are expected to have their own DSLR cameras and access to Adobe Photoshop and Bridge (free trials are generally available).
- MTWRF 1:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
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Instructor:
Diana M Palermo
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