FILMMAKING/VIDEO PRODUCTION is Smart Fun
Whether you want to edit your family reunion video or shoot an independent short film, learn the basics of filmmaking/video production here. Classes are designed for beginners and camcorder power-users.

Introduction to Video Production
Saturday & Sunday: January 23 & 24
10:00 – 3:00     $225
Instructor:  Scott Sonnenberg

Want to capture your baby’s first steps but not sure how to operate the camcorder? Or do you have a story in your mind but are not sure how to put it on film? Learn the three phases of filmmaking/video production in addition to basic video camera operation, script preparation, tape logging, storytelling, and composition.

Introduction Video Editing & Compositing
Saturday & Sunday:  February 6 & 7
10:00 – 3:00     $225
Instructor:  Scott Sonnenberg

Have 5 hours of video that you need to convert into a 3-minute clip for YouTube? Learn how to use Final Cut Pro to edit your video as well as the basics of tape output, video encoding, and compositing techniques.

Intermediate Video Production in 24P
Saturday & Sunday:  March 6 & 7
10:00 – 3:00    $225
Instructor:  Scott Sonnenberg

Want to make Hollywood-like DVDs to share with family and friends? Understand the fundamentals of post-production by exploring the differences between progressive video and interlaced video as they relate to storytelling and learn how to post images and sound.

Your Film on My Phone (and Other Video Formats)
Saturday & Sunday: February 20 & 21
10:00 – 3:00     $225
Instructor:  Saurabh Bose

Whether you want to share your videos via the Internet, your phone, or an ordinary DVD, in this class you’ll learn encoding methods for streaming video, DVD authoring, Flash video player, and codecs for various media devices.

Introduction to 3D Special Effects
Saturday & Sunday:  January 30 & 31
10:00 – 3:00     $225
Instructor:  Tom Baker

So you want your film to have a purple giant? Learn the basics of Maya, a 3D modeling software program, to create and manipulate polygonal shapes that you can use to construct 3D objects and settings.

Intermediate 3D Special Effects
Saturday & Sunday:  March 6 & 7
10:00 – 3:00     $225
Instructor:  Tom Baker

Move beyond the basics of the Maya software to learn intermediate modeling and animation techniques so you can turn your imagination into believable objects and settings.