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Boot camp for filmmakers: Basic Training Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College and Wonder School of the Arts Taught by Nils Osmar ~ Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email Sat 12:30 pm-3:30 pm 5/22-6/5 ~ Tuition: $110 (U. District Seattle)
Whether you're interested in making home movies for the fun of it... making shorts or features for film festivals.... making commercials,web videos, or promotional materials for your business.... or just learning about filmmaking for the fun of it, this enjoyable, information-packed hands-on course is the one to start with.
Topics covered include:
- how movies are made, step by step
- camera angles, including closeups, medium shots, reverse shots, over-the-shoulder shots, dutch angles, and other shots - when to use them - and how to use them in your movies
- who's who on the set of a movie (i.e., what's the difference between a producer and director? What's a grip? What's a gaffer? Who's the most important crew helper to have on your set?) (The basics you need to know, whether making a movie yourself or working with a crew)
- how to record high quality audio (you'll get hands-on experience using a microphone, and learn how to avoid common audio problems)
- cameras and camcorders (you'll learn the differences between standard and high def camcorders, consumer, prosumer and pro models, and how to find a camcorder that has the features you need, at a price you can afford).
Plus, you'll learn how to hold auditions; where to find actors and crew; how to get connected with other filmmakers in the area; tips for getting your movie seen and distributed; and some key information about copyright issues, release forms and more.
Note: some of the homework exercises involve some filming outside of class. You can use any recording device -- even a cell phone that shoots short movies, or a cheap consumer camcorder -- for these exercises.
P.S. A great class to take along with this course is Lighting for film and video
See also: Let's Make a Movie See also: Beginning Acting See also: Documentary Filmmaking See also: It's time to write your Screenplay See also: Improv for beginners: Acting without scripts See also: Lighting for film and video More info about our FILM CLASSES For a full list of upcoming classes, visit: Classesandworkshops.com
To sign up now for Boot Camp for Filmmakers, call 206-420-1309 or click the Add to Cart button below. If you don't see a button, go to the Boot camp for filmmakers: basic training home page
The instructor is professional and well organized and had patience for questions from beginners. I will recommend the class to my friends. - R.W., Seattle
took your class and I finnnnnnnally know what a best boy is!! Plus a million other things I was wondering about. Thanks for all the fun and helpful info. - Megan R., Seattle
I took your advice about how to camcorder for "free" - it was a win-win situation - worked great! - Neil G.
I learned exactly what I have been wanting (and needing) to. - Chris L., Seattle
Thanks for showing us how to make a low budget movie look great. - H.T., Seattle
You took me from doing amateurish films to making the kind of movies I had been trying to. Thank you for all of your help. - Jerry W. Kent
... just to say thank you for the class Nils. I feel like I'm on track now to make more professional movies and actually start getting them into film festivals. - Alan D., Bellevue
Frequently asked questions
Are these online courses? Or do they meet in a classroom? They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle, Washington.
Are your classes sponsored by a school? They are sponsored by two schools: the ASUW Experimental College, a non-credit program run by the Associated Students University of Washington (ASUW), and the Wonder School of the Arts, an independent school established in 1996.
Are they accredited? No, they're non-credit courses for personal enrichment.
Where are the classes held? Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. The exact building and driving directions will be sent by email when you sign up.
Are they only for U.W. students? Or can anyone sign up? They're open to everyone. You don't have to be a UW student.
How do I sign up? To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309. To sign up online, use the Add to Cart button near the top of the page. You'll have a choice of paying by Visa or MasterCard, Discover Card or American Exress, or Paypal. If you'd rather pay by check, download this form, print it, and mail it If you have trouble downloading it, call 206-420-1309 or email us and we'll send you a copy.
How can I make sure that a class still has openings? If the payment links are active the class still has openings.
Can I pay using a credit card or debit card? Yes. We can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express. To sign up online using a credit or debit card:
1) scroll up to the top of this page 2) click the Add to Cart button 3) click "proceed to checkout" 4) click at the bottom where it says, "Use your Credit Card or Bank account" and enter your credit card information.
Or just call 206-420-1309, and we can take your credit card over the phone.
Can I pay using Paypal? Yes. Just click the Add to Cart links then choose Paypal as your form of payment.
Can I pay by check? Yes. If you'd like to pay by check, just download this form, print it, and mail it to the address on the form along with your check or money order. If you have trouble downloading or printing it, call us at 206-420-1309 or email us and we'll send you a copy. Download registration form as .pdf - Download registration form as .html
Can I pay using cash? Yes, if you don't mind making a trip over to pay in person. Call 206-420-1309 for information about how to do so.
When will I receive a confirmation? You should receive a confirming email within 24 hours of registering.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
If you sign up for a class, then it is cancelled, you will receive your choice of either a full cash refund or a tuition credit good toward any of the other classes listed on this page.
If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or can't attend, and notify us before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either 1) a refund of the entire fee you paid for the class, minus the $10 registration fee, or 2) a tuition voucher for the full amount paid. If you notify us after the first class meeting, but before the second meeting, you'll receive a tuition credit for 50 percent of the class fee.
If you attend some meetings of a class but miss some meetings, you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter at no charge.
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You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, check or cash. To sign up, click the course title to be taken to the class page, then click the Add to Cart link on that page. Or call 206-420-1309 to register by phone.
MORE INFO: Classesandworkshops.com
Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309