Intro to Filmmaking

October 5 - 13, 2024

1 PM - 4 PM EST

Instructor: Aia Raafat

Overview

This hands-on workshop provides artists with camera, audio, and lighting basics from pre- to post-production.

Participants will gain experience handling equipment, learn how to set up for a video shoot, and complete exercises to simulate various shooting conditions and situations. Participants will work together in small groups to produce a short video. Topics include: pre-production, scripts and storyboards basics, camera basics, shooting techniques, lighting techniques, cinematography basics, audio production basics, and an introduction to video editing with DaVinci Resolve.

This is an in-person workshop offered at Digital Arts Resource Centre (67 Nicholas St, Ottawa) and the DARC Soundstage.

Target Audience

Independent filmmakers, media artists, producers, scriptwriters, or anyone new to video production looking to learn more about the filmmaking process from pre to post production

Schedule

Session 1: Saturday, October 5, 1pm-4pm

Session 2: Sunday, October 6, 1pm-4pm

Session 3: Saturday, October 12, 1pm-4pm

Session 4: Sunday, October 13, 1pm-4pm

Participants will need access to:

All filmmaking equipment and software will be provided by DARC.

(Optional) Personal laptop with DaVinci Resolve 19 (download here)

Any additional materials will be sent in advance via email

Please Note: Desktop computers will be provided for participants to use but you may bring your own laptop to receive a discounted workshop rate if you prefer (promo code: Laptop). Workshop time will not permit the instructor to troubleshoot hardware or software issues on your laptop.

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About DARC's Workshops

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) provides training in a varied range of disciplines related to filmmaking and media art while making a dedicated effort to create a pathway to an intersectional education. We aspire to be a platform for creative support and community building through active participation and exchange of knowledge. Our workshops and courses explore the ways in which technical and conceptual frameworks can be used as tools to improve your creative practice. DARC’s educational offerings are open to members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work.

Workshop Pricing

DARC’s single-session online workshops are offered on a sliding scale, meaning individuals determine their own fee based on what they can afford.

We understand that everyone’s situation is different. When registering for workshops, we ask that you honestly examine your privilege (i.e. education, generational wealth, parental or community support, partnership status, and other circumstances that may provide a safety net when financial setbacks occur).

DARC also offers a no cost ticket option if access to funds is a barrier to participation. For more information please email us.

Who Is Eligible to Register for Workshops?

Workshops are open to Digital Arts Resource Centre members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work (Non-commercial, independent productions are productions for which the director retains copyright and artistic control, and for which the production is neither being produced for a client nor for the purpose of advertising or promotion).

Who Is Ineligible for Workshops?

Digital Arts Resource centre does not offer our workshops to persons employed by any government body or any major corporation if the resources are being used to facilitate benefit for one’s employer or for corporate professional development within one of these kinds of organizations. Our workshops are heavily subsidized as they are available only for independent artists/learners who cannot typically afford to take corporate rate workshops. You can find non-subsidized workshops from our friends at SPAO or Henry’s.

Cancellation

DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.

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Intro to Filmmaking

October 5 - 13, 2024

1 PM - 4 PM EST

Instructor: Aia Raafat

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