This hands-on class for new filmmakers focuses on how to plan, shoot and edit a 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 short documentary profile piece. Story subjects will be assigned to allow participants to focus their energies on learning how to use the equipment, work in a crew, and plan and structure their story. Story subjects are drawn from people and places in Montgomery County, Maryland – artists, small businesses, nonprofits, etc. The class will culminate with a mini film festival where participants can share their film with family and friends.
While this is a Level I program, basic knowledge of Macintosh computers is highly recommended.
Earlybird (by January 10, 2015): $575 (or $550 for Docs Insiders*)
Regular (from January 11, 2015 until full): $600 (or $575 for Docs Insiders*)
Email: programs@docsinprogress.org
2015/01/24 - 2015/03/07
Additional time info:
Final two weeks will have optional additional hours to allow time for editing.
Docs In Progress
8560 Second Avenue, Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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.