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Camera and Lighting Schematics for Videography
DATES: Mondays, March 18, 25, April 1, Thursdays, March 21, 28, April 4; TIME: 7:00PM-9:00PM; WINTER 2013
Through hands-on exercises, participants will practice shooting using different lighting schemes and camera configurations that can be easily duplicated to achieve a consistent look and mood throughout their projects. Participants will learn how to light and shoot different situations including multi-subject interviews using various backdrops. Participants will also learn how to set up and light for multi-camera shoots while learning advanced camera functions. Basic knowledge of basic camera operation is required.
YOUTH WORKSHOP - Visual Effects: Green Screen Techniques
DATES: Saturdays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19; TIME: 12:30PM-2:30PM; SPRING 2012
Shooting on a “green screen” is the technique of shooting your subject against a green background that is later superimposed to replace the background with different footage. This workshop introduces you to the basics of setting up a green screen, lighting, shooting and the post-production process of working with green screen footage. You will shoot original footage and learn how to key the green screen in Final Cut Pro.
14 Week Production Workshop

DATES: Wednesdays, March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 13, 20; Saturdays, March 24, 31, April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 TIME: Wednesdays, 7-9PM; Saturdays, 10AM – NOON; SPRING 2012
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.
For more information, please call 215-222-4201 or register online now
YOUTH WORKSHOP - Visual Effects: Green Screen Techniques
DATES: Saturdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11,18; TIME: NOON-2:00 PM; WINTER 2012
Shooting on a “green screen” is the technique of shooting your subject against a green background that is later “keyed” out to replace the background with different footage. This workshop introduces you to the basics of setting up a green screen, lighting, shooting and the post-production process of working with green screen footage. You will shoot original footage and learn how to key the green screen in Final Cut Pro
Camera and Lighting Schematics for Videography
DATES: Tuesdays, November 29, December 13, 20; Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15; TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM; FALL 2011
Through hands-on exercises, participants will practice shooting using different lighting schemes and camera configurations that can be easily duplicated to achieve a consistent look and mood throughout their projects. Participants will learn how to light and shoot different situations including multi-subject interviews using various backdrops. Participants will also learn how to set up and light for multi-camera shoots while learning advanced camera functions. Basic knowledge of basic camera operation is required.
Register by calling 215-222-4201 or online now and bring confirmation receipt on day of workshop. Thank you for registering.