2019 S. Juniper St. 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-313-0123
Weekend Video Production Program
This intensive hands-on video production program is perfect for those in school or who work during the week. Held on Saturdays, the program gives you basic instruction in all aspects of video production - screenwriting, directing, producing, camera operation, sound gathering, lighting and editing. Within eight weeks, you write a short script and work together with other students to produce, shoot and edit a complete digital video project.
2010-2011 Sessions:
October 16-December 4: 10 AM-4 PM.
Registration and payment of $995 due by: September 30.
January 8-February 26: 10 AM-4 PM.
Registration and payment of $995 due by: December 8.
SCREENWRITING
The foundation of any film or video project is the screenplay. You'll learn the structure of a screenplay as you write your own short original script. The screenwriting module takes you through the steps necessary to bring your creative vision to the elements of story, plot, character, dialogue and scene structure.
CAMERA OPERATION
Using a digital video camera, you'll learn its functions, practice camera movement and conduct scene set-ups. You'll also learn how to use lighting and sound to bring your vision to the screen. The class chooses one script and works together to produce it into a video project.
DIRECTING
The director is responsible for calling the shots on the set and making all creative decisions involved with the production. You'll learn how to break down a script, develop a shot list, block and cover scenes. The program gives you practice in lighting scenes, setting up shots and designing camera movements, directing actors and making editorial decisions - all part of the directing process. Students use Mac computers and Final Cut Pro software to learn the fundamentals of editing as they complete the project.
PRODUCING
A well-organized and efficient production is crucial to maintaining a smooth-running set and delivering a product on time and on budget. You'll learn how to break down a short script, budget and schedule the shoot; learn about different crew positions and how to work with a crew, and work on a set as you shoot your project.
CERTIFICATION AND PORTFOLIO
This is a Certificate Progam. Certificates will be awarded to those students who successfully complete the assigned work and who attend at least 80 % of the class hours. At the end of the program, students will have a portfolio consisting of the script they wrote and a DVD of the group project that the class collaborated on.
TUITION AND REGISTRATION
Tuition for the 2010 program is $995. Filmtech accepts payment by check, money order, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Registration and payment must be completed by the deadline listed above. Call 215-313-0123 to pay with a credit card by phone. To pay by check, make it payable to Media Enterprises LLC and send to: Filmtech, 2019 S. Juniper St. Philadelphia, PA. 19148
Click here to Register Online.
All students must be 15 years of age by the start date of the program.
All works created by Filmtech students in conjunction with a Filmtech course are the property of the student. However, Filmtech reserves the right to use portions of the work for marketing and promotional purposes.
Email info@filmtechschool.com for more information.
TUITION REFUNDS
Partial Tuition Refunds will be made if a student withdraws from the Program through the third week of the Program, on a pro-rated basis of $125 per week of Program not completed. No refund will be made for withdrawal after the third week of the Program. No Certificate will be awarded if a student withdraws at any time before the Program is completed.