Category: Workshops (page 6)

This is a four hour evening workshop for anyone interested in the process of working with recorded sounds, more commonly known as post-production. Participants of the workshop will gain insight into this process and will learn about different approaches/techniques for working with sound that can help improve the sound quality & creativity within their projects.

This evening workshop will cover the strange and fascinating world of video editing. This course will be more focused on the philosophies and concepts of editing and less on the specific tools, as the internet is filled with countless easy to follow software tutorials. While the class will be taught with Adobe Premiere, participants are encouraged to use whichever editing software they are most comfortable with (Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve, Premiere elements, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, etc.).

Looking to bring a story to life, create eye-catching effects for a music video, or shoot fun titles for a project? Begin your animation journey with Dragonframe – the digital image capture software trusted by major motion picture studios and independent filmmakers alike. Participants will explore the basics of Dragonframe and learn fundamentals of animation and basic compositing. Various materials such as drawings, paper, cut-outs and everyday objects will be used.

Have you ever wondered how they make those comic book movies? Have you ever wondered what Video Pool’s giant blue wall is for? Learn the basics of the compositing workflow. Participants will learn basic lighting techniques for shooting on a blue screen, removing harness wires, removing the background in After Effects, and compositing the subject into a new background.

This cohesive workshop will cover what you need to know about getting a good video interview. We will work on camera basics including settings, colour balance, correct exposure, and audio basics including microphones, lighting issues, and interview styles for different situations. This is a great workshop for those just starting out and want to learn the Video Pool cameras and gear and also for those who want to learn more about on camera interviews.

What might otherwise be a confusing chore becomes simple, creative and rewarding in this workshop. We will review everything you need to know about putting together, writing and submitting a grant under the new funding models at federal and provincial arts councils. In addition to outlining the Who, What and Why of your project, your application needs to pitch your story in the right way to the panel of jurors. Hear surprising insights into how a jury makes decisions. These will give you tips for making your application strong and convincing.

Want to double up and dig a little deeper into After Effects? One of the most powerful digital compositing softwares out there. Get ready to drop the Saul Bass as you create titles worthy to introduce your brilliant work, or let out your inner JJ Abrams as you cover your screen in artificial lens flares.

Are you tired of the terrible title options premiere and final cut offer? Would you like to create some special effects in your short film? Looking to get into digital animation? After Effects is a digital compositing and animation program in the Adobe Creative Suite. Get ready to drop the Saul Bass as you create titles worthy to introduce your brilliant work, or let out your inner JJ Abrams as you cover your screen in artificial lens flares.

In this one evening class we will be working with Video Pool’s HD cameras – Sony FS700, FS100, NEX EA50, with a short intro to the 4K cameras at the end of class. Participants will learn to use the auto and manual settings of these cameras, gaining greater control to produce video of the highest quality. Exposure, white balance, gain control, shutter, audio, zebra stripes and more! We will have hands-on practise with these cameras, and discuss how to manage the media after the shoot.

This workshop will review everything you need to know about putting together, writing and submitting a grant. In addition to outlining the Who, What and Why of your project, your application needs to pitch your story in the right way to the panel of jurors. Hear some insight into how a jury makes its decision on grant applications and learn tips for how to make your application convincing.