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Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Returns May 11 & 12
Apr 24, 2024
Please Note: This event has expired.
Apr 01 - May 20, 2017
A seven-session class for new filmmakers. This class is a hands-on experience in planning, shooting, and editing a short documentary video. Participants will work in small teams to produce a 3-5 minute film. Cameras and editing software is provided.
This hands-on class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a short documentary. The class will introduce participants to screen language and sequencing and provide hands-on experience with digital video cameras and the Adobe Premiere editing system. Equipment will be provided.
Participants will work in small teams to produce a 3-5 minute documentary profile piece. Story subjects will be assigned to allow participants to focus their energies on learning how to use the ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
$595 Early Bird Registration (register/pay through March 17)
$615 Regular Registration (register/pay March 18–28)
$625 Late Registration (register/pay March 29–April 1)
Phone: (301) 789-2797
Email: contact@docsinprogress.org
Website: https://eventgrid.com/Events/31389/intro-to-documentary-production-class...
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
The class takes place on six consecutive Saturday mornings at Docs In Progress in downtown Silver Spring and at production sites in the area. Participants will also need to commit an additional 10 hours of time outside of class for production shoots and editing. (PLEASE NOTE: This class will NOT meet on April 15 due to the Easter holiday).
* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.
VIDEOS
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An example of a short documentary video produced by Docs In Progress' Intro to Documentary Production students. The video profiles Glen Echo Pottery, a nonprofit pottery arts center located Glen Echo Park.
More on Glen Echo Pottery at http://www.glenechopottery.com/
More on Docs In Progress at http://docsinprogress.org
LOCATION
PARKING INFO
Our entrance is on Apple Ave. around the corner from Alexander House.
The Cameron Street garage is open 24/7 and requires payment between 7 am - 7 pm on weekdays ($1 per hour for the first four hours and 65 cents per hour for each additional hour). Parking in the garage is free on weekends, federal holidays, and after 7 pm on weekdays. You must remember your space number and pay at one of the pay stations with cash, credit card, or the ParkMobile or MobileNow apps.
You can also sometimes find nearby metered street parking as well. While street spaces are usually free after 6 pm, they do require payment during the daytime Mondays-Saturdays and most are limited to one or two hours. Meters accept coins or the Parkmobile and MobileNow apps.
Do NOT park (or even stand) in any spots marked for police only.
