Filmmaking Workshops for Beginners
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Filmmaking Workshops for Beginners

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Sun 17 April 2016
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Filmmaking Workshops for Beginners
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Sun 17 April 2016 15:00 - Sun 8 May 2016 18:00
深圳市南山区科技园虚拟大学园一楼(科苑地铁站D出口)
Umbrella Cafe, 1F, Shenzhen virtual university park, , Shenzhen,
China
Do you make videos with your phone but don't know what to do with them? Have you been wanting to tell your story but don't know how to get started?

Whether you're a beginner filmmaker or an entrepreneur who wants to make video promotions for their business, this workshop is designed to enable you to make your own videos and films. In 4 comprehensive sessions, we’ll cover the basics of what makes a great video, how to get started and how to go about shooting films with whatever equipment you have - even phone cameras. We finish with editing your videos and showcasing them at a screening of your films.

The space is VERY limited - I'm taking a very small class size so that we can give attention to every individual project. If you enroll, I will work with your special skill set to enable you to create your own projects. All you need is your enthusiasm and lots of ideas!

Session 1 - April 17: Introduction to film basics. How to create a concept, script and flow of your video or short film. How to think of shots, angles and how to gather resources to film your video. Scriptwriting basics. How to compose great shots using storyboards and how to create shot lists based on storyboards. We will cover vlogs, interviews, short dramatic films, social media videos and product promos/ads.

Session 2 - April 24: How to film your video using your own equipment, as well as DSLRs. Multiple live camera setups including shooting vlogs, interviews, 3 person live TV show setup, outdoor interview and film shoot setups. DSLR technical basics. What kind of crew is needed. How to set up lights or use available lighting. When to use outdoor locations and what to avoid or watch out for. How to record sound using different types of mics and mix music and best resources for free music for film use. Location scouting basics.

Session 3 - May 1: Live shooting of student film projects using professional level camera, sound, lighting gear (free for all students to use in-class and to borrow for projects). Prepping for shoot using shooting plans, and working on a live project with a crew to gain experience on different crew roles on set. Talent will also be available to be used in projects, and we will cover the basics of directing actors for short film dramatic sequences.

Session 4 - May 8: How to edit your videos and films using iMovie or Adobe Premiere. Hands on editing on your own projects. How to use editing cuts to best tell your story including advice from Hollywood editors on their best practices. How to create basic introduction and credit animations.

Session 5 - FREE: Screenings: Film screenings from all students and an international film festival of films shot with small budgets on mobile phones and small cameras. FREE for all students to attend.

About the trainer:
Nausheen Ishtiaq-Chen is an award winning director, cinematographer and scriptwriter. She is a graduate from New York City in Film & Media Studies and a Fulbright scholar alumna. She has been working in the film and TV industry for the last 5 years, and has championed and directed several film, documentary and TV projects in Pakistan, New York City and China. She was also trained as a trainer at a multinational company and other than filmmaking, has led trainings in Personal Leadership, Time Management, Presentation Skills and Communication Skills. She has received a top 5 global nomination by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC for her work in International Community Service at P&G and has recently received two awards for her documentary film in progress, 7000 Miles, at the Miradasdoc Festival in Spain in 2015.

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