Learn the basics of scheduling film productions and discover time saving budget shortcuts. This course is ideal for producers and production managers. The course will also cover script breakdown and union membership information. This lecture-based course introduces students to lighting for film and video, with an emphasis on the role of the director of photography. The responsibilities, equipment and techniques involved in cinematography and lighting are covered, including film formats, lenses, cameras, stock, filters, effects, framing and studio lighting.
Students tour a camera rental house, lab and post-production facility.
In this weekend workshop students learn to produce low budget films and videos from the ground up, from financial and legal considerations to festivals and distribution. This course is an ideal follow-up to the Weekend Film Shoot. This workshop is a requirement for permittee status with the Directors' Guild of Canada. The course is based on Traffic Control Person Training conducted by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. Maximum 30 students.