MONO NO AWARE FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS
For complete info and registration please visit: http://www.mononoawarefilm.com/workshops2012
We are very excited to announce our new line up of filmmaking workshops! These workshops would not be possible without the partnership of KODAK, DIJIFI, PAC-LAB and our host space THE CENTER FOR PERFORMANCE RESEARCH
Registration is now open! FULL WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS BELOW
PLEASE READ WORKSHOP POLICIES BEFORE REGISTERING. IF THE WORKSHOP YOU ARE INTERESTED IS FULL CONTACT US TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION. ALSO WE WILL BE OFFERING STOP-MOTION ANIMATION, CAMERA OBSCURA FILMMAKING AND MORE IN THE SPRING, CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE INTEREST IN PRE-REGISTERING.
Note that our workshops are limited to 10 persons or less providing an intimate hands-on learning experience. ALL materials, film and equipment related to the class are inclusive. The workshops take place at CPR (361 Manhattan Ave, Unit 1, Brooklyn, New York) ONLY 3 short blocks from Lorimer L/G or Graham L subway stops. OR at Negativland Darkroom (1717 Troutman St, Suite #244 Brooklyn, New York) ONLY 2 short blocks from the Jefferson L subway stop. Maps below.
FEBRUARY/ MARCH
SUPER 8 MM FILMMAKING
Instructor- Lucas Millard
Teaching Assistant - Racheal Guma
Learn the art and craft of making films at 18 frames per second. This will be a hands-on class designed for the beginner that covers all aspects of Super-8mm filmmaking: cameras, angle, story, timing (exposure), lighting, editing, and projection. Students will conceive, shoot and edit their own silent one-reel films. In this class students will learn Super 8 techniques from start to finish. We will also discuss alternatives to projection, sound and how to promote your short film work with a list of Super 8 mm friendly film festivals around the world. All equipment and materials will be provided for. Finished projects will be presented after the conclusion of the course at our student screening.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTION: 5 Sessions + Screening Party
FEBRUARY : TUESDAY the 7th MONDAYS 13th, 20th, 27th from 7-9:30PM
SATURDAY 18th (DAY SHOOT) from 11 AM-5 PM
LOCATION: CPR 361 Manhattan Ave, Unit 1, Brooklyn
Course includes: 4 classroom instruction sessions, 1 day shoot, 50 feet of Kodak TRI-X Super 8 mm, film processing at Pac-lab, access to camera equipment, editing supplies and projectors. You will complete the course with the knowledge to continue to make films on Super 8 mm film, a completed film on a projection ready reel and a digitally transferred copy of your work by DiJiFi.
Workshop: $ 125 Course cap: 10 students
Option available to learn hand processing and develop your own film.
ADVANCED 16 MM FILMMAKING WORKSHOP COLOR REVERSAL
Instructor- Tomasz Werner
Teaching Assistant - Sean Hanley
In this class students will further their knowledge of 16 mm filmmaking techniques. Shooting with an ARRIFLEX Professional camera outfit, participants will learn camera options, matting techniques, prime lenses, how to load a 400' magazine, focus, run, maintain and operate the ARRIFLEX S camera. Participants will then spend one day shooting then will meet again to view the raw footage to talk about editing options and presentation. The goal is to create a short film on 16 mm which you conceived, directed, shot, splice edited, and projected independently. We will also discuss how to promote your short piece through a list of friendly film festivals. All materials will be provided for. Finished projects will be presented after the conclusion of the course at our student screening.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTION: 5 Sessions + Screening Party
MARCH : WEDNESDAYS 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th from 7-9:30PM
SATURDAY 17th (DAY SHOOT) from 10 AM-5 PM
LOCATION: CPR 361 Manhattan Ave, Unit 1, Brooklyn
Course includes: 4 classroom instruction sessions, 1 day shoot, 200 feet of Kodak Color reversal 16 mm, film processing at Pac-lab, access to camera equipment, editing supplies and projectors. You will complete the course with the knowledge to continue to make films on 16 mm film, a completed film on a projection ready reel and a digitally transferred copy of your work by DiJiFi.
Workshop: $ 275 Course cap: 10 students
16 MM DIRECT FILMMAKING WORKSHOP
Instructor: Uzi Sabah
Teaching Assistant: Steve Cossman
In this workshop students will learn to manipulate the surface of the film using a variety of direct film-making techniques; painting, scratching, collage, and masking in order to create an experimental film on 16mm. This intensive workshop is designed to introduce, explore and master (on some level) the ability to articulate movement through the tactile gesturings of this beautiful cinematic language. The course will meet 4 times, beginning with a brief history of filmmakers using these methods along with their contemporaries. After instruction students will get their hands dirty almost immediately. The goal is to have each participant create a well developed direct film work, that we will screen at the end of the session. Students will walk away with hands on experience of direct filmmaking, a finished film work, the knowledge to continue to work in this practice at home and a list of venues to pursue for exhibition. All materials will be provided for.Finished projects will be presented after the conclusion of the course at our student screening.
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTION: 4 Sessions + Screening Party
MARCH : TUESDAY the 6th MONDAYS 12th, 19th, 26th from 7-9:30PM
LOCATION: CPR 361 Manhattan Ave, Unit 1, Brooklyn
Course includes: 4 classroom instruction sessions, 100ft of film material, black leader, paints, masking elements, editing materials, access to equipment and projectors.
You will complete the course with the knowledge to continue to make direct films at home, a completed film on a projection ready reel and a digitally transferred copy of your work by DiJiFi.
Workshop: $ 110 Course cap: 10 students
For more info visit: http://www.mononoawarefilm.com/workshops2012