Creation Workshop

14 Week Production Workshop

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DATES: Wednesdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 13, 20; Saturdays, March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 TIME: Wednesdays, 7-9PM; Saturdays, 10AM – NOON; SPRING 2012

Instructor: Chinonye Chukwu and Aleks Martray
Fee: $325. $325 for participants with projects, $275 for those without a project

This semester-long “how-to” workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short individual projects.

Bring your project ideas and get instruction in scriptwriting, production planning, digital video, sound recording, lighting and editing. The workshop will meet on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays, with additional time for shooting and editing projects. Participants will work together as crew on each others’ projects. Two instructors, each with their own area of expertise, will co-teach this workshop.

Participants with projects who are interested in registering must submit a brief written description about their proposed project for the 14-week workshop and are required to meet with one of the instructors prior to the workshop. Non-fiction projects exploring personal visions, social issues and/or community life, under 10 minutes in length, are encouraged. Please note there is limited space for participants without projects who wish to attend the workshop training sessions and serve on crews for other projects.

To register or for more information, please call 215-222-4201 or email us at inquiry@scribe.org

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Advanced Scriptwriting with Tanya Hamilton

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Thursdays, December 1, 15, January 12, January 26; TIME: 6:30-9:30PM; FALL 2011- 2012

Instructor: Tanya Hamilton
Fee: $140.

Have you started your screenplay but are not sure how to proceed? Are you struggling to make your characters complex and believable? Not sure if the dialogue feels natural and organic to the plot and story? Will the pacing keep audiences engaged? Take this workshop with screenwriter/director Tanya Hamilton and get advanced instruction in story, plot, structure, pacing, dialogue, and character development. You will also develop critical reading and writing skills through close readings and thoughtful critiques of your own and fellow participants’ screenplays. Participants are encouraged to have at least the first act of their screenplay written.

Register by calling 215-222-4201 or online now and bring confirmation receipt on day of workshop. Thank you for registering.

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DSLR Tactics and Strategies for Videography (Walk-in Registrants Welcomed)

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DATE: Saturday, September 24; TIME: 10:00AM - NOON; SUMMER 2011

Instructor: Brian Glazer and Nadine Patterson
Fee: $20. $10 for Scribe members

Indy filmmakers are embracing video capable DSLRs for their large sensors, portability, ease of set up, and performance in low lighting situations. Learn how to maximize the DSLR’s capabilities from director Nadine Patterson and producer Brian Glazer
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Fresh from wrapping principal photography (using three DSLRs) for her feature Tango MacBeth, Patterson will discuss lighting design for multi camera shoots, the use of double system audio, and how to achieve a filmic look using the DSLR.

Glazer will present a case study of The President's House, a series of short films he line produced, now on permanent exhibit at Independence Mall. He will focus on budgetary, creative and technical considerations a producer must make when choosing between camera platforms for a given project.

Participants are invited to discuss their respective projects.


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Introduction to 16mm Film Production

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DATES: Thursdays, August 18, September 1 & 15th ; Saturdays, August 20, 27 TIME: Thursdays, 6:30PM – 9:00PM; Saturdays, 10:00AM – 2:00PM; SUMMER 2011

Instructor: Napoleon Juaniza
Fee: $250. $225 if register by August 1. Workshop (includes 100 ft of 16mm film and processing)

Participants will shoot a silent project as a group while learning basic 16mm (Bolex) camera operation techniques, operation of light meters, lighting for film and editing on Scribe’s Steenbeck flatbed film editor. Each participant will also have the opportunity to shoot a 100-ft roll of 16mm film. Additional workshop hours will be required for production and editing exercises.





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