Students in the Digital Filmmaking camps are taught the language of filmmaking and the director's craft as applied to the digital format. Aspects of mise-en-scene, visual storytelling, continuity-style coverage, directing actors and writing visually will be explored and become essential tools to the director's palette.

Classes will help students master the digital medium including white balance, shutter speed, focus, video latitude, gels, and filters. Students learn to get professional quality sound for their projects with Sennheiser microphones and accessories.

FILM 1: CONTINUITY STYLE DIRECTING

Students are taught to plan and shoot “coverage” of a dramatic or documentary subject. Students will learn how different camera angles, camera movements, focal lengths, lighting and blocking of actors all combine to bring the scene together seamlessly in the editing room.

FILM 2: THE DIGITAL FACTOR

Students will explore the unique properties of the digital format. The camera’s light weight and ability to shoot in low light level situations allow students to record with ease very sharp images in a wide variety of environments. Experimentation in the editing room will be encouraged.

FILM 3: FINAL DIGITAL PROJECT

The Final Digital Project may be in documentary, fiction or experimental form and up to six minutes.