Amman Filmmakers Cooperative

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

WHAT
In this workshop, students will learn the basic skills to complete short productions, using a digital video camera and computer-based editing software. There will be a live demonstration of the workings of the DV camera and film editing software. Students and instructor will together produce a one-minuet documentary.

WHEN
Friday Sep 30, 2005 | 10am-7pm

WHERE
TBD

AFC CONTACT
For inquiries contact Hazim Bitar.
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.

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

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

10:00am-11:00am | PART I - FILMMAKING CONCEPTS, & LIFECYCLE

- What is the Amman Filmmakers Cooperative?
- Assumptions, expectations, and plan of action.
- Screening of selected short films produced by AFC filmmakers and others.
- Common mistakes committed by beginners.
- Ethics of the business: defamation, staging, objectivity, copyrights, and fair use.

11:00am-12:00pm | PART II - PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING
- Structuring the story.
- Research.
- Budgeting.
- Schedule.
- Equipment.
- Interview preparations.
- Permits & clearances.
- Location scouting.
- Shooting script.

12:00pm-1:00pm | PART III - PRODUCTION
- Video camera basics.
- Shot angles.
- Framing the shot.
- Cutaways.
- Conducting the interviews.
- Logging footage.
- Audio issues.

1:00pm-2:00pm | Lunch Break

2:00pm-4:00pm | PART 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.

4:00pm-7:00pm | PART V - REAL-WORLD FILM PROJECT

Putting it all together: The instructor will demonstrate key filmmaking concepts described in the workshop by producing a short documentary.

IMPORTANT
Content of workshop may change without notice. The coordinator of the workshop and management of the host facility have the right to refuse participation to anyone. For updates, visit:

http://AmmanFilmmakers.alif.com/sep-30-05-intro-to-docfilm.htm

ABOUT THE AFC
The Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (AFC) is a not-for-profit cultural initiative and talent incubator that aims to promote and encourage independent filmmaking through training, experimentation, and networking.

http://AmmanFilmmakers.Alif.com