Exploring Film & TV Production: Cinematography Filmmaking Summer Camp
Embark on a captivating journey through the world of cinematography, where you'll unlock the secrets of movie magic and creating your own stunning scenes and stories!
Ferrell Studios
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What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive daily video assignments to practice their cinematography skills.Assessment
Students will receive verbal feedback from the instructor throughout the various exercises of the camp.Class Experience
Welcome to the exciting world of cinematography! This one-week class is perfect for young filmmakers and TV and film enthusiasts alike. Over the course of five days, we will explore the foundational elements of cinematography and how these principles are put into practice. This will include an introduction to different types of shots, basic camera movements, the role of lighting, and how to tell a story through the lens of a camera! Each day, we will focus on a specific topic and will engage in hands-on activities. No previous experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and creativity! Each day, students will participate in a one-hour class session. Following the class, there will be a take-home assignment designed to reinforce the day's lessons. These assignments should be completed and ready for review in the following class. The week will follow this structure: Monday: Understanding Cinematography & The Key Players Tuesday: Storyboarding & Types of Shots and Camera Movements Wednesday: Types of Films & The Role of Lighting Thursday: The Director & Storytelling Friday: Bringing it All Together SUBSITUTE POLICY: Ferrell Studios is an organization on Outschool with about 15 teachers with professional training and experience in the arts. Occasionally, the teacher for this class may not be able to teach and a substitute teacher from the organization will take her place. Only teachers trained to teach this class will serve as a possible substitute for the class. A message will be posted in the Outschool classroom before the class takes place in the event a substitute will be teaching. Thank you for your understanding!
Learning Goals
Students will understand the role of cinematography in telling stories.Students will identify different camera shots and how they communicate various aspects of a story or scene.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Understanding Cinematography & The Key Players
Students will identify the key players in film production and how they bring a script to the screen. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Storyboarding & Types of Shots and Camera Movemen
Students will create a storyboard and analyze the different types of shots and camera movements and why they are included in the telling of stories in film. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Types of Films & The Role of Lighting
Students will identify the role of light in film and compare and contrast film genres. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
The Director & Storytelling
Students will identify the film director’s role in telling a story on the screen. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Supply List
Students may want to have a free-editing software for use, like CapCut. Though this is optional, learners looking to engage with filmmaking at a higher-level may choose to use this in their short assignments.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Hunter College
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Temple University
DAPHNE SARDIS
Daphne Sardis is a New Jersey-based filmmaker, writer, and actor. Her most recent short film credits include Ioanna (Writer/Director) and Diary of a Simpy Kid: The Documentary (Director). She is currently studying Digital Filmmaking and English at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she is also a Writing Center tutor and the videographer for the Livingston Theatre Company. Her most recent theatre credits include Into the Woods (The Witch), Hair (Claude), Cinderella (Queen), and tick, Tick, BOOM! (Jon). She is very excited to bring beginner filmmaking courses to Ferrell Studios and inspire the next generation of artists.
LYSIA MOGFORD
Lysia Mogford is an actor, comedian, and teaching artist based in Philadelphia PA. She is a recent graduate from Temple University with an acting degree. Since then, she has been acting locally, teaching in afterschool programs, directing local productions and films, and doing stand up and improv. Some of her most exciting recent projects are Love is Afoot, a world premier of an all new musical, performing at a character show at Philadelphia Improv theater, and now directing a production of King Lear coming up in February 2024. Her biggest passion is comedy! She is proficient in sketch comedy, improv, standup, and comedy writing. She looks to create theater that promotes equality, changes to the traditional theater mold, and most of all makes people laugh.Reviews
Live Group Course
$90
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-5 learners per class
