1-Week Filmmaking Workshop

Hands-on Filmmaking Workshop at NYFA

NYFA’s 1-Week Filmmaking Workshop is an intensive film program where students are introducted to the fundamentals of film, including writing, directing, camera and digital editing.

Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 1-Week Filmmaking Workshop

During this intensive workshop, each student writes, directs, shoots, and edits a short film project while going through rigorous coursework taught by an industry professional. Students use digital cameras, lighting packages, and digital editing software provided by NYFA to create a unique project. All students enrolling in the 1-Week Filmmaking Workshop should be aware that this is an introductory program.

The week-long workshop is a great program for students who may be considering pursuing film further, and graduates of the 1-Week Filmmaking Workshop often choose to continue their film studies in NYFA’s semester, certificate, and degree programs.

NYFA also offers the possibility to learn filmmaking from anywhere through a variety of online filmmaking workshops.

To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalog or request more information.

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CLASS DETAILS

Filmmaking

The One Week Filmmaking workshop introduces students to the basic principles of writing and directing a short film. As writers, students will shepherd a story from initial idea through the treatment, outline, and finally shooting script. As directors, students will focus on the fundamentals of visual storytelling. They will learn concepts to help achieve maximum psychological impact by studying the director’s decisions in camera placement, blocking, staging, and visual image design. Students will be challenged to think comprehensively about their film projects in terms of the economic realities of low budget student production. Using their own film projects as prototypes, students will learn to break down their film scripts in terms of story and emotional beats as well as shot selection and composition. This Area of Study will be the forum for preparing, screening and critiquing one short film. 

Hands-on Camera and Lighting

In this Area of Study, students undergo intensive training in the use of HD digital video cameras and their accessories. Through hands-on workshops and film tests, they will also learn fundamental lighting techniques. As they progress, they learn how to support the mood of the story with lighting choices and they experiment with expressive lighting styles. 

Hands-on Editing

This Area of Study presents students with multiple aesthetic approaches to editing film and video. Students will learn how to apply concepts such as temporal continuity and spatial continuity, as well as less traditional discontinuous editing techniques to their work. The Area of Study will also discuss the psychological and emotional effects of editing on the overall story. Additionally, students will learn to operate an editing software, which they will use to edit their own films. Classes are supplemented with individual consultations at the computer.

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TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK

These are intensive, full-time Monday through Friday programs that typically run in three x 3hr sessions from 9 AM-6:30 PM. There are breaks in between sessions. Depending on the workshop, there may be shoots held on the weekend. Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises. Daily class times may vary. Request information to learn more.

PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following software and equipment:

  • External hard drive (generally costs $30-$200)
  • An SD Card

Film School
Alumni

Tracy Oliver  

Tracy Oliver

Filmmaker

 
Jonathan Jakubowicz  

Jonathan Jakubowicz

Filmmaker

 
Marilyn Sadler  

Marilyn Sadler

Writer | Producer

 
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Tuition

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Dates

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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.