Film school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

This class covers the basics of modern digital documentary filmmaking, from philosophy through production and editing. It’s a fast-paced mix of screenings, demonstrations, and hands-on work with some of the best current digital filmmaking tools, such as Sony HDV cameras and audio equipment, portable lighting kits, professional tripods and Final Cut Studio 2 for post-production and editing. You’ll learn about storytelling methods, advanced shooting techniques, microphones and audio recording...

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This is a crash course in effective video pre-production, production and post-production for the aspiring digital filmmaker. It’s for anyone who wants to learn simple and practical techniques for making movies, web video, music videos, documentaries and any other kind of visual story.

During the week, you’ll take part in engaging and interactive demonstrations and go through the process of an actual production. Each student will have a chance to practice how to set up shots, shoot using a...

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This program prepares students for entry-level media production positions in organizations where they will create digitized video productions for Web and other presentation forms that may be used for informational, documentary, instructional, commercial, artistic, or other purposes. The program provides instruction in all facets of video production from program design to hands-on recording through the editing process. Students also gain skills in the use of computer software applications.

The Film Video Media programs are designed for students seeking professional preparation for careers in Film, Video, and related industries. Students will be prepared for employment in the television, industrial video, network, cable, and internet production, commercial production, educational video, and feature film production industries, or for entry into graduate study programs.

The Film Video Media programs are designed for students seeking professional preparation for careers in Film, Video, and related industries. Students will be prepared for employment in the television, industrial video, network, cable, and internet production, commercial production, educational video, and feature film production industries, or for entry into graduate study programs.