In today’s digital environment, “filmmaking” is more about storytelling.  Accessibility to equipment has increased in recent years so that many people have the basic tools available to them to make a short film (even with just a cell phone).  This workshop will focus on techniques used in reality/documentary production to create a short film in as little as a weekend with readily available tools.
 
Students will learn about:

·      Putting the creative team together
·      Prepping the project and location scouting
·      Lighting and on-set challenges
·      Editing and the post-production process
·      Contracts and releases
 
This workshop will not just focus on the creative side, but will also talk about the oft-ignored production management part (the business side) of creating a project. Using examples from real-life productions, students will learn the ins and outs of to make their production go as smoothly as possible.
 
A proficiency with cameras and editing software highly recommended.