FILMMAKING FOR TEENS

Welcome to FILMMAKING FOR TEENS! Are you a young Spielberg in the making? Join us at 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, for an exciting 2-Day workshop (Saturday & Sunday)where you'll learn hands-on, the ins and outs of writing a story, drawing a storyboard, acting in and filming your own movie. All equipment will be provided. Email me for more details. scot@longhillphoto.com

Overview:

A fun, hands-on filmmaking workshop designed for young creatives interested in storytelling, photography, acting, directing, and editing. Campers will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking using DSLR cameras and work together to create a short film.

Students will:

• Gain basic technical and artistic filmmaking skills
• Understand how lighting and sound affect mood and storytelling
• Create a story concept and develop a script
• Draw a storyboard and plan a shot list
• Act and shoot a short film collaboratively with peers
• Work in small teams to complete a group film project

Day 1: Photo/Film Basics

• Introduction to photography and video basics
• Audio recording: microphones and Foley techniques
• Lighting setups for different film styles

• Hands-on practice with gear (camera, lights, mics)
• Story concept creation and development
• Role assignments (director, camera operator, sound, actors)
• Storyboarding and creating a shot list
• Character building and scriptwriting
• Team rehearsal for shooting day

Day 2: Filmmaking Day

• Filming scenes with teams
• On-location shooting with guidance from instructors
• Complete a very short film in one day.
• An overview of the editing process