DSLR Filmmaking

Course Details
  • Course Number CVC-3021-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jun 05 - Jul 10
  • Hours 06:30PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 540.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 23 Lexington Ave

Description

Through a process of hands-on exercises and exploration, this course will explore DSLR cinematography, directing and basic editing on the Apple Final Cut Pro platform. We will look at how the DSLR can be utilized as a tool in professional film and television production as well as in viral marketing campaigns on the Web.
PREREQUISITE: SWC-1012, Macintosh Basics, or equivalent.
NOTE: Please bring a digital SLR camera that shoots 1080 HD video to the first session.

Instructor

Gabriel Wilson

Director, cinematographer, photographer

Education:

BA, Tufts University; MPS, School of Visual Arts

Films include:

The Lemon, John School. Advertising videos for: Pelle Pelle Jeans, HarperCollins, Macmillan, LEE, French Toast, LT Apparel Group. Cinematography for: Quicksilver, IBM, GOOD, Mashable. Photography for: Revel in New York, J/Hadley Jewlery, Applico, Kitt&Lux

Festival appearances include:

Big Apple Film Festival, Gotham Screen International Film Festival, Great Lakes International Film Festival, GIAA Film Festival, Brooklyn Short Film Concert, New Filmmakers

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DSLR Filmmaking for the Still Photographer

Course Details
  • Course Number CVC-3023-A
  • Day(s) W
  • Dates Jul 17 - Aug 14
  • Hours 06:30PM - 09:30PM
  • Ceus 1.50
  • Cost 540.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 23 Lexington Ave

Description

This workshop is designed for photographers who are interested in transitioning to filmmaking. Using the digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR)-an essential tool for the contemporary filmmaker- we will cover such areas as directing for the DSLR, lighting and sound solutions as well as basic editing on the Apple Final Cut Pro platform. In addition, we will take a close look at the similarities between still and video from both the business and creative sides. We will also explore how the DSLR is used as a tool in professional film and television production as well as in viral marketing campaigns on the Web.
PREREQUISITES: SWC-1012, Macintosh Basics, and PHC-1042, Digital Photography I, or equivalents.
NOTE: Please bring a digital SLR camera that shoots 1080 HD video to the first session.

Instructor

Gabriel Wilson

Director, cinematographer, photographer

Education:

BA, Tufts University; MPS, School of Visual Arts

Films include:

The Lemon, John School. Advertising videos for: Pelle Pelle Jeans, HarperCollins, Macmillan, LEE, French Toast, LT Apparel Group. Cinematography for: Quicksilver, IBM, GOOD, Mashable. Photography for: Revel in New York, J/Hadley Jewlery, Applico, Kitt&Lux

Festival appearances include:

Big Apple Film Festival, Gotham Screen International Film Festival, Great Lakes International Film Festival, GIAA Film Festival, Brooklyn Short Film Concert, New Filmmakers

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The Business of Art: How to Plan, Launch and Grow a Creative Business

Course Details
  • Course Number PDC-3499-A
  • Day(s) T
  • Dates Jun 11 - Jul 16
  • Hours 06:30PM - 08:30PM
  • Ceus 1.00
  • Cost 270.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 136 West 21st Street

Description

This course is presented from the perspective of a creative talent contemplating life as a founding business owner or equity business partner. We will examine the key steps required to launch and sustain a creative agency/business organization. How best to navigate the building of your organization from start-up to "going concern" will be the focus. Students will be encouraged to think beyond the creative mindset and learn the basics necessary to successfully lead and manage a business, including operating systems, marketing, human resources, sales, finance, legal and other sensitivities critical to the sustainability of any organization. The components of an actual business plan for a successful creative agency will be identified and discussed, and we will then engage in the development of a business plan for a mock creative services organization. Skill sets and attributes necessary to becoming a successful business owner will also be addressed.

Instructor

Steve Cranford

Chief executive officer, Whisper

Education:

BS, Pittsburg State University; JD, Washburn University

Clients include:

BigBand Networks, Qantas Airways, NBC Universal, Seagram International, AccuWeather, March of Dimes

Publications include:

Financial Post, Fast Company

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The Business of Beauty Retouching

Course Details
  • Course Number SWC-2331-A
  • Day(s) S,SU
  • Dates Jun 22 - Jun 23
  • Hours 10:00AM - 05:00PM
  • Ceus 1.00
  • Cost 400.00
  • Additional Fees 0.00
  • Status Open
  • Location 133/141 West 21st Street

Description

The artistic and business aspects of professional beauty retouching will be addressed in this course. We will cover retouching techniques that include maintaining skin texture, enhancing make-up and improving body contours that are used to make the beautiful look perfect. Additionally, the course will address working with clients, negotiating "redos" and submitting final files.
PREREQUISITE: SMC-2221, Introduction to Photoshop: Designing with Pixels, or equivalent.

Instructor

Carrie Beene

Owner, principal retoucher, CarrieNYC

Education:

BFA, Kansas City Art Institute

Clients include:

Chantecaille, Deva, MAC, Biomega, Elizabeth Arden

Author:

Real Retouching: A Professional Step-by-Step Guide

Publications include:

Shape, Harper's Bazaar, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, Glamour, Vogue, W magazine, Paper magazine, V magazine, Vanity Fair, I.D., Allure, Arena

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