Amman Filmmakers Cooperative

INTRO TO DOC FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
W/LIVE DEMO & IN-CLASS FILM PROJECT

(Filmmaking for Documentary - I)

WHAT
Students will be introduced to basic filmmaking skills to complete short documentary productions, using a DV video camera, basic lights, and computer-based editing software. There will be a live demonstration of the workings of the DV camera, lights, and video editing software. Students and instructor will together produce a one-minuet documentary.

WHEN
Friday Feb 24, 2006 | 10:30am - 6:30pm

WHERE
See map for directions:
http://ammanfilmmakers.alif.com/images/map-to-office-72.jpg

FEE:
5 JD. Payments must be paid no later than 7pm on Wednesday Feb 22, 2006 . Call or SMS to make appointment.

AFC CONTACT
Phone: 079/5308232
Email: ArabFilmmakers@gmail.com

REGISTRATION
Interested applicants must complete registration form to be considered for the workshop. Registration does not guarantee workshop enrollment in this workshop. Form submission deadline is Tuesday Feb 21, 2006.

Visit http://ammanfilmmakers.alif.com/workshop-registration.htm to open registration form.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

I. Filmmaking Concepts & Lifecycle
- Assumptions, expectations, and plan of action.
- Introduction to the Amman Filmmakers Cooperative.
- Defining independent filmmaking within a Jordanian context.
- Screening of selected short films produced by AFC filmmakers and others.
- Legal overview: defamation, copyrights, and fair use.
- Common mistakes committed by beginners.
- The key stages of production.

II. Pre-Production Planning
- Structuring the story.
- Research.
- Budgeting.
- Schedule.
- Equipment.
- Interview preparations.
- Permits & clearances.
- Location scouting.
- Shooting script.

III. Production
- Video camera basics.
- Shot angles.
- Framing the shot.
- Cutaways.
- Conducting the interviews.
- Logging footage.
- Audio issues.
- Lighting concepts.

IV. Post-Production
- Editing workstation configuration.
- Editing tools of the trade.
- Logging the relevant film cuts.
- Capturing footage from camera to PC.
- Arranging film footage using editing software.
- Transitions.
- Narration.
- Music track.
- Titles.
- Incorporating photos/graphics.
- Assembling the rough cut.
- Exporting to CD.

V. In-class Film Project
The instructor will demonstrate key filmmaking concepts described in the workshop by producing a short documentary about the workshop.

IMPORTANT
Content of workshop may change without notice. For updates visit:

http://AmmanFilmmakers.alif.com/feb-24-06-intro-to-docfilm.htm

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