Arts First Create Films
2023 Summer Film Camp
2023 Fentanyl PSA Youth Video
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Limited Space: 20 Students (Registration is Close)
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Description:
Enroll in Art First Create Films Summer Film Camp and learn the art of visual storytelling. Our comprehensive program introduces youth participants to the fundamental elements of film production, with a focus on creating high-quality films and images as a two-dimensional visual art form. In addition to learning about acting, dancing, lighting, screenplay writing, sound production, and Foley Art, campers will design and produce their own digital videos using industry-standard software such as Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 18 and Logic Pro.
Upon completing the camp, students will have gained a solid understanding of basic filmmaking terminology, how to operate a camera, and how to edit videos using DaVinci Resolve. As part of their final projects, students will form film crews and work collaboratively to create short films that showcase their newfound skills and creativity.
Cost: Free
Age: 12 – 18yrs
Max Number Students: 20
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 1 pm-5 pm. July 5 – August 3, 2023
Where:
Eastside Community Center – Billy Ray Shirley III Studio
1721 E 56th St
Tacoma, WA 98404
Videos
- Student Dance Video: Where is Matt Parody
- Student Action Film
- Fentanyl PSA videos
- Dubbing Project 2023
- Students’ Final Short Films
Instructors & Guest Artists
Chhay Mam
Filmmaking Instructor
Create Films
Carlos Ortiz
Independent filmmaker
Film History & Screenplay Instructor
Stefon Payne
Audio Technician/Composer
Audio Instructor
2023 Summer Film Camp Interns:
As part of our commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, Art First offers a paid High School Internship Program, which contracts 2-4 high school students to assist in the daily operation of the film camp and lead film groups in creating final short films. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to develop leadership and interpersonal skills, while also learning from experienced professionals in the field.
Syllabus:
July 5th
- Icebreaker: 2 truths and 1 lie
- Introduction to Visual Storytelling
- Intro To Shot List
- Focus with movement: Cut On Action
- Video: Where is Matt
- Pre-production: Where is Matt Parody
- Production: Where is Matt Parody
July 6th
- Carlos Ortiz: Film History
- Post-Production: Where is Matt Parody
- Intro to Davinci Resolve Video Editor: Import, Edit, Add Text, End Credits, Add Music, and Export Video
- Student Dance Video: Where is Matt Parody
July 11th
- Carlos Ortiz: Intro to screenplay writing pt-1
- Screenplay: Student Action Film
- Choreography
- How to film a fight scene
- Project: create 5-10 force. perspective photos
July 12th
- Camera Angle
- Intro to Storyboard
- Pre-Production: Student Action Film
- Production: Student Film
July 13th
- Carlos Ortiz: Film Financing
- Intellectual Property and Royalty Free Materials
- Post-Production: Student Action Film
July 18th
- Lecture: Screen Play Writing for Advert
- Finish Post-Production Action Film
- Intern Lecture – Valerie – fentanyl
- TPCHD Fentanyl Presentation – Stephanie Wood
- Intro to TPCHD Fentanyl Project:
July 19th
- Stefon Payne: Intro to Logic Pro
- Lecture: Focusing the Audience with Camera Movement
- Start screenplay: TPCHD Fentanyl Project
- Student Action Film
July 20
- Carlos Ortiz: Advertisement Video
- Lecture: Anatomy of a Camera and Camera Function
- Finish screenplay: TPCHD Fentanyl Project.
- Submit screenplay to TPCHD
July 25
- White Balance
- 180-degree rule
- Carlos Ortiz: Lecture Production
- Production: TPCHD Fentanyl Project
July 26
- 3-point lighting
- Post-Production: TPCHD Fentanyl Project
- TPCHD Fentanyl PSA
July 27
- Dunning Kruger
- Lecture: Entertainment In Film
- Action and Reaction Shot
- Blocking
- Dubbing Project 2023
August 1: Final Short Film
- Screenplay
- Pre-production
August 2: Final Short Film
- Production
August 3: Final Short Film
- Post-production