Special Events
Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Instructor:
Scribe Staff
Cost:
Free
Orientation to Scribe
Scribe’s staff is on hand to answer your questions and give details about all of our programs.
2 Sessions - Tuesdays, November 19 & 26, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Rodney Whittenberg
Cost:
$60, $45 for Scribe members
The elements of sound construction — quality of vocal recordings, ambient sound, effects and music — are critical parts of cinematic storytelling. This workshop will introduce you to the basics of... read more
6 Sessions -- Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 and January 6 & 13, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Ryan Saunders
Cost:
$135, $100 Scribe members
Need to learn how to edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro? Then the Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro Workshop is for you. In addition to covering basic and essential concepts such as project set-up,... read more
4 Sessions -- Tuesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 and January 7, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Louis Massiah
Cost:
$125, $100 Scribe members
Turn your documentary idea into a workable shooting script. This workshop covers research, developing and visualizing ideas, scripting, and storytelling techniques. Participants are asked to submit a... read more
3 Sessions - Wednesdays, December 4 (Remote), 11, & 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
María Teresa Rodríguez
Cost:
$150, $100 Scribe Members
Three sessions offer theoretical, practical, and aesthetic approaches to the edit. Investigating the many ways to ‘find’ and refine your story, hands-on techniques for structure, and crafting a story... read more
2 Sessions — Thursdays, December 12 & 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Valerie Keller
Cost:
$60, $45 for Scribe members
What’s a filmmaker to do when they have a lot of footage but not a lot of time (or money) to edit? Paper edits. Paper edits allow you to visualize and “read” your work before you invest time with an... read more
Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Instructor:
Scribe Staff
Cost:
Free
Orientation to Scribe
Scribe’s staff is on hand to answer your questions and give details about all of our programs.
3 Sessions – Thursday, January 9, 7:00PM - 9:00PM and Saturdays, January 11 & 25, 2:00PM - 4:30 PM
Instructor:
Henry Adebonojo
Cost:
$150, $100 Scribe members
Cinematographer Henry Adebenojo guides workshop participants in the operation of a 16mm film camera (Éclair) including essential gear, light meters, changing bags, and lenses. Participants will shoot... read more
6 Sessions -- Saturdays, January 11,18 & 25; February 1,8 & 15, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Instructor:
Lowell Boston
Cost:
$50, $25 for Scribe members
Creating together is a wonderful way to learn. Join us for an intergenerational animation workshop for your people, ages 6 to 13, and their parents/guardians. This hands-on workshop explores... read more
6 Sessions: Wednesdays, January 15, 22 & 29; February 5,12 &19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Sloane Seale
Cost:
$120, $95 Scribe members
In this workshop, participants will study the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting, focusing on finding story ideas, character development, story structure, what makes strong film-writing, and... read more
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Instructor:
Henry Adebonojo
Cost:
$35, $25 for Scribe members
In today’s digital landscape, with different camera options and image sensor sizes, knowing your lens options intimately is a very important part of the process. We will explore how to match the... read more
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor:
Carl Lee
Cost:
$12, free for Scribe members
Did you know that one can make films without the use of a camera? In this hands-on workshop, filmmaker Carl Lee will lead participants in making “Ray-o-graphs,” a camera-less process of placing... read more
Friday, January 24, 2025, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Contessa Gayles
Cost:
$12, free for Scribe members
As the documentary industry confronts its history of extractive practices, where stories have often been told at the expense of the communities involved, the concept of co-creation emerges as a vital... read more
4 Sessions -- Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Gabriel Coffey
Cost:
$150, $100 Scribe Members
This workshop will focus on the fundamental principles of animation for video. Students will become familiar with the Adobe After Effects interface, animation terminology, and exporting practices for... read more
Friday, February 7, 2025, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Cost:
$7.50, $5 Students/Seniors, $4 Scribe Members
Scribe Video Center will be screening SEEDS (USA, work in progress).
SEEDS is a portrait of centennial farmers in the geographical south. Using lyrical black and white imagery, this meditative film... read more
2 Sessions -- Tuesdays, February 11 & 18, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Jimmy Bonds and Tyrone Richardson
Cost:
$45, $30 for Scribe members and Philly broadcasters
Embark on your journey into the world of podcasting and radio with our immersive class! Learn the art of crafting compelling content, audio production techniques, and cultivating your unique voice... read more
2 Sessions: Thursdays, February 13 & 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Hébert Peck
Cost:
$50, $35 for Scribe members
This “how-to” workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short non-fiction projects. Bring your individual project ideas and get... read more
Saturday, March 1 at 1:00 pm
Instructor:
Ted Passon
Cost:
Cost:$12, free for Scribe members
Award-winning director, writer, producer, and video artist Ted Passon will discuss his powerful new documentary on disability activism, Patrice: The Movie. This Special Learning Session will focus... read more