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1 WEEK DIGITAL MOVIE CAMP	WEEKEND FILM

3-Week Advanced Filmmaking Camp    Tuition: $4,100

Shooting on the Canon 5D Mark II

Prerequisite: 3 or 4-Week Filmmaking or 3 or 4-Week Digital Filmmaking or 6-Week Combined 16MM Film and Digital Video Workshop, or equivalent previous experience as approved by Camp Director.

In this advanced 3-Week Workshop students take the next creative and technical steps in their filmmaking. Each student will direct and edit a short film of approximately 2-4 minutes shot on athe Canon 5D Mark II. Prior to starting the program, students must submit a short script of three to six pages that they will direct during the workshop. Scripts can include dialogue, although visual storytelling will be encouraged. This is a necessary requirement as there is no time to write scripts once the program begins.

Hands-on classes in camera, lighting, sound, directing and editing will give students the opportunity to explore the possibilities and characteristics of the Canon 5D Mark II and help them prepare for their own projects. Advanced camera, sound, lighting and grip equipment will be introduced that is not a part of NYFA’s introductory programs. These new tools will help students advance both their technical and storytelling skills.

In Production Workshop classes, students will shoot camera and lighting tests, as well as a short scene to review the conventions of film coverage. During the third week of the course, students will go into production. Working in crews of four with an instructor, each student will have one to two production days. When not directing, students rotate in the roles of Director of Photography, Assistant Camera and Sound Operator. The final week of the program will be spent on digital editing and sound design. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will celebrate with a final screening for cast, crew, family, and invited guests.

This program demands a full commitment during class as well as on evenings and weekends. Students in this workshop may not be able to participate in all of the usual group trips and activities planned for our other high school film camps. When not in class or shooting film, students will be casting, creating storyboards, and rehearsing.

Tuition includes all classes and use of the Canon 5D Mark II, accessories and lighting package designed for this program. Tuition does not include any additional production expenses that may arise from a student’s script. Such expenses may include costumes, props and craft services. The Film Academy encourages students to minimize any additional expenses, but cannot guarantee that, as a result of the student’s choices, additional expenses will not be incurred.

Students should bring a hard drive of 250 GB or larger.

Please note: curriculum, dates, prices subject to change.