Video Camp for Youth is a 2-week program that provides youth aged 13-17 with hands-on video production training. Topics include camera and audio basics, filming techniques, lighting techniques, and an introduction to video editing in DaVinci Resolve.
Under the guidance of professional filmmakers and multimedia artists, participants will learn how to handle equipment, set up for video shoots, and complete exercises to simulate various shooting conditions and situations. Participants will work together in small groups to produce short videos that will be screened at the end of the 2-week program.
Film and video-making often tends to be a male-dominated field, and this program seeks to encourage registration from girls, LGBTQ+ and/or racialized youth.
Program Outline
Week 1:
July 27 – Welcome / Filmmaking Overview
July 28 – Intro to Cameras / Scriptwriting
July 29 – Scriptwriting
July 30 – Location Sound Lessons and Exercises
July 31 – Producing Short Videos / Video Editing
Week 2:
August 3 – Off (Civic Holiday)
August 4 – Producing Short Videos / Video Editing
August 5 – Producing Short Videos / Video Editing
August 6 – Producing Short Videos
August 7 – Producing Short Videos / Screening in DARC Microcinema / Pizza Party!
Daily Schedule
10am-1pm – Lessons
1pm-2pm – Lunch*
2pm-5pm – Project Work / Hands-on Exercises
*Participants will provide their own lunch.
Materials Required
All equipment and software required for Video Camp will be provided by DARC.
Instructors
Deena Al-Saweer
Stephen Lorne
Accessibility
All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM.
DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access.
We also welcome inquiries, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at education@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca .
Visit https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/access/ for information on how to get to DARC, language barriers, fragrance policy, and access to programming.
Cancellation Policy
DARC is unable to guarantee refunds if a cancellation request is made less than five business days before a workshop. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary and will refund the registration fee to participants if a workshop is cancelled or if a participant is unable to attend a rescheduled workshop. Workshop fees are non-transferable.
To ensure a dynamic and engaging learning experience a workshop must be at least half full to be offered.