Seattle Film Classes - Nils Osmar, instructor
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Hello. I'm Nils Osmar. This page has information about my film and video classes, which are held in Seattle, Washington.
The classes meet on the University of Washington campus, about five minutes by freeway from downtown Seattle, and are sponsored by the ASUW Experimental College, a school run by the student government at the University of Washington.
When I'm not teaching, I work as an artist, writer and filmmaker. I've produced and directed stageplays, television shows and independent films. I started making movies in 2002. Since that time, filmmaking has become a big part of my life. I've made three features and over thirty shorts, many of which have premiered at major international festivals. My films are available to watch on Youtube, Vimeo, the Wonderproductions web page, and IMDB. I've been teaching throught the Experimental College, the Wonder School and other programs for over two decades.
My upcoming classes related to film and video are listed below. For more information, click on the course title. For a quick list of dates, times and tuition, click here.
Documentary filmmaking
You don't need a fancy camera
or a lot of money to make a documentary. You just need an idea,
a good camcorder, a microphone and some lights, and knowledge
of how to go about it. In this class you'll learn how to
plan and organize your documentary; how to set up and film interviews;
how to get good audio and lighting under field conditions; how
to buy or rent the equipment you need, at the best price; how
to record video and audio in the field. Plus, tips about
film festivals and distribution. To sign up now, call
206-420-1309 or click on the course title to use the registration
links on the class page.
It's Time to Write Your Screenplay
In this class, you'll learn how
to write a screenplay that is grounded in the traditional elements
of storytelling, yet expresses something personal and unique without
relying on simplistic formulas. We'll focus on plot, genre
and character development, identifying and writing for your target
audience and more. Plus, you'll learn how to find an agent
and how to pitch your screenplay to buyers and producers.
We'll wrap up with a demonstration of script formatting using
Final Draft. The instructor has written and produced over
thirty screenplays and teleplays, including three full-length
feature films. To sign up now, call 206-420-1309 or click
on the course title to use the registration links on the class
page.
Let's Make a Movie!
In this class we'll create and
film a short independent movie from scratch. Students are
free to act in it, help write or choose a script, help out on
crew. It's a fun way to find out what it feels like to be
in front of the camera (or behind it), great for people thinking
about producing movies of their own. (No previous acting
or filmmaking experience necessary.) To sign up now,
call 206-420-1309 or click on the course title to use the registration
links on the class page.
Lighting for film and video
In this hands-on class, you'll
learn about the types of lights that are used in filmmaking, and
how to use them to make a dramatic difference in your movies.
Whether you're making home movies for the fun of it, or making
films to submit to film festivals... whether you're filming on
actual film, or using a video camera... the information in this
class can make a dramatic difference in the results. No experience
necessary -- everyone is welcome. You'll learn some key lighting
theory, and also get practical, hands-on experience setting up
lights and using them to light different kinds of scenes. To sign
up now, call 206-420-1309 or click on the course title to use
the registration links on the class page.
Beginning Acting
Acting is fun! In this enjoyable
class, held in Seattle (and open to everyone), you'll learn how
to create characters, memorize dialogue, and use your voice, body
and emotions as acting tools and perform short scenes onstage
in front of other students. Plus: warm-ups, theater games,
improvisational acting, information about the Seattle theater
scene, how to audition. Great for beginners, and for those
wanting to get back into acting after a break from it. Instructor
has participated in live theater for over twenty years as an actor,
playwright, producer and director, and has taught acting classes
in Seattle since 1996. He is the creator of an award-winning television
series, The Edge. His films have played at international
film festivals. To sign up now, call 206-420-1309 or click
on the course title to use the registration links on the class
page.
Beginning Editing in Final Cut Pro
In this basic introductory class,
aimed at beginners, you'll learn how to use the popular software
program Final Cut Pro to scan in video footage from a camcorder
and assemble it into professional-looking movies. Course covers
basic principles, filters and effects, titles, audio, split-screen
and other special effects, and exporting the finished video as
a Quicktime movie. Important notes:1) Final Cut Pro runs only
on Macintosh computers. If you own a P.C., I'd suggest looking
for a class in Adobe Premiere instead. 2) This class is demonstration,
not hands-on. That is, it's held in a regular classroom, not a
computer lab. The instructor will demonstrate features of the
program using a laptop hooked up to a projector. (Students with
Macintosh laptops are welcome to bring them and work along with
the exercises if they like) To sign up now, call 206-420-1309
or click on the course title to use the registration links on
the class page.
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