Creation Workshop

Participants will learn basic 16mm (Bolex) camera operation techniques, operation of light meters, lighting for film, and editing on Scribe’s Steenbeck flatbed film editor. Each participant will access to the Bolex outside of class and have the opportunity to shoot their own100-ft roll of 16mm film. The Saturday session is intended for a location shoot.

Super 8 film continues to be a popular movie maker’s medium, with its unique look and feel. Hand-processing is an adventurous hands-on technique that adds character and texture to your footage. Participants will have access to Super-8 cameras to shoot an in-camera film, 1 roll of Super 8 film and all the chemicals and supplies required for processing. Day One covers how to use a Super 8 camera, film stocks, speeds and processing options. On Day Two, come to class with your roll of exposed Super 8 film and learn the chemistry of hand-processing. Later in the afternoon participants will learn techniques of “direct animation” where you mark on the film with inks, stamps, Sharpies, sandpaper and bleach.

Too often good projects that get started NEVER get finished! This summer Scribe presents an 8 week project completion class that focuses on finishing CURRENT (or PAST) projects and developing advanced production and post-production skills in SD and HD videomaking. Students will have opportunities to grow their projects, learn advanced editing skills, and work with (and edit) a variety of formats into a cohesive single project.

Participants must submit a brief written description about their proposed project for the 8-week workshop and are required to speak with the instructor before the start date. Workshop is limited to 6 participants.

This semester-long “how-to” workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short individual projects. Bring your project ideas and get instruction in scriptwriting, production planning, digital video, sound recording, lighting and editing. The workshop will meet on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays, with additional time for shooting and editing projects. Participants will work together as crew on each others’ projects. Two instructors, each with their own area of expertise, will co-teach this workshop.

Participants will learn basic 16mm (Bolex) camera operation techniques, operation of light meters, lighting for film, and editing on Scribe’s Steenbeck flatbed film editor. Each participant will access to the Bolex outside of class and have the opportunity to shoot their own100-ft roll of 16mm film. The Saturday session is intended for a location shoot.