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GoPros are the ultimate film tool - they fit anywhere, they’re perfect for on-the-move scenes, they can take the action, and they film the real deal. Learn how to create cinematic action shots with a professional filmmaker who knows how to put these mighty little cameras to use. Free pizza!
You’ll work with an award-winning horror film director to understand how suspense works, then build a series of shots that will bring terror to life. Don’t wear your best clothes for this session - lots of fake blood around! Free pizza!
Got an idea for a short film? Or maybe you want an idea and some tips to get started? Maine filmmaker Peter Logue will show you how to get your project up and running, and show you the ropes of working with actors and directing. Then you’ll get your hands on cameras as you learn to shoot the first scene of your story.
Learn the essentials of 2D animation with award-winning filmmakers Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers, whose short films have won at the past two Maine Student Film & Video Festivals. They’ll take you through their process of storytelling and bringing shapes and figures to life with the power of stop-motion animation.
Learn the art of recording sound, creating sound effects, and giving your viewers the real-life experience that comes with recording the sounds of life! Professional sound recordist Justin Lacroix has worked on the TV series Survivor and plenty of movies, and he will guide you through the art of getting your footage to sound right!
Corey Norman is an award-winning horror film director, and he's going to show you how to give your short film the kind of tension that'll keep your viewers ready to jump at what happens next. Learn how to work with special effects, and watch out - a Zoom session with a horror filmmaker will likely have something gruesome!
You don’t need fancy gear to start producing the kind of films and videos that make the world notice, and Brian Bechard will show you how to create an atmosphere that will hook your audiences, whether it’s with a smartphone or video camera and the lights you have at home. Learn to be the master of light and darkness - without using magic!
Fire up your filmmaking skills by moving your camera! Filmmaker Brian Bechard will show you how to make the right moves whether you're filming on a phone or video camera, and you'll see how to take your storytelling skills to the next level. Whether this is your first session with us, or one more in our series of online workshops, you'll be creating stronger shots after this hour with a top pro!
Learn the ins and out of documenting real people in authentic situations and environments. Kaitlin Toto has been a working lifestyle photographer in Southern and Central Maine for nearly seven years. In this session, she’ll offer insights on how to capture your subject matter honestly while maintaining a sense of ease (for both you and your subject!).
Join us for this conversation with Rebecca Conley about how to edit your work to better tell your story and keep your audience intrigued. Rebecca is an editor, photographer, and video producer with Maine Public, and owns Boco Productions, a freelance video production company with clients all over Maine. She's a master editor who knows how to make a story come to life through the final edit.