video

This workshop will cover all major aspects of scripting and shooting a short non-fiction film in High Definition video. Over the 8 weeks participants will refine their idea and shoot it using Scribe’s Sony ZIU HD Camera. The class includes instruction in scriptwriting, production planning, HD camera operation, lighting for HD and sound recording. Projects can not be longer than 10 minutes and those exploring personal visions, social issues and/or community life are encouraged. Participants will work together as crew on each others’ projects.

Geared to beginners and those who want to refresh their skills, this workshop will teach camera operation, interior and exterior lighting design, composition and varied shooting styles and techniques. This workshop meets twice a week. Although not required, participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras, if they have them, in order to get the most from this workshop.

As a cinematographer Arthur Jafa has lensed striking images for Julie Dash, John Akomfrah and Spike Lee to name but a few. He is known for his longterm quest for an "authentic" black cinema. In his words “the idea(s) is obvious, the implementation is not.”

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 other’s projects. Three instructors, each with their own area of expertise, will co-teach this workshop.

Video on the web is every where but good video on the web is harder to find. This workshop will introduce participants to ways of shooting video specifically destined for the web and then prepare your media to be uploaded for the world to see. Participants will learn new media concepts and best practices, as well as practical and hands on techniques on how to shoot, compress, encode, upload and distribute your video and audio on the internet. The workshop will cover working with the major media formats such as Windows, QuickTime, Realplayer, and Flash.

Learn basic editing with Apple’s Final Cut Pro, an exciting and powerful non-linear editing program that combines professional capability with consumer-level accessibility. This course builds a strong foundation that gets you started with logging, capturing, editing, transitions and much more. Basic computer knowledge is required. In addition to the workshop meetings, individual edit time is required.

Learn basic editing with Apple’s Final Cut Pro, an exciting and powerful non-linear editing program that combines professional capability with consumer-level accessibility. This course builds a strong foundation that gets you started with logging, capturing, editing, transitions and much more. Basic computer knowledge is required. In addition to the workshop meetings, individual edit time is required.

Geared to beginners and those who want to refresh their skills, this workshop will teach camera operation, interior and exterior lighting design, composition and varied shooting styles and techniques. This workshop meets twice a week. Although not required, participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras, if they have them, in order to get the most from this workshop

Geared to beginners and those who want to refresh their skills, this workshop will teach camera operation, interior and exterior lighting design, composition and varied shooting styles and techniques. This workshop meets twice a week. Although not required, participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras, if they have them, in order to get the most from this workshop.

The HD revolution has arrived at Scribe with the acquisition of the Sony HVR-
Z1U, which shoots HD video and DVCam. This training is for filmmakers working with Scribe on projects who wish to use the HVR-Z1U either to shoot HD or mini DV. You must have taken this workshop to be certified to check out this camera.