Special Guest: DP Jordan Gzesh

As we take a break from editing the One Scene exercises (that many of you have actually completed already), we are very lucky to have an alumnus of our program visit us today: Jordan Gzesh. Here are links to more back ground on Jordan's career as a DP (Director of Photography) / Cinematographer.

Jordan's IMDb page
Jordan's website
article about Jordan in MovieMaker

Wrapping up shooting- starting to edit

Today we simply need to put this One Scene exercise to bed-- at least shooting-wise.  Some of you need to film a scene today and others of you will be ready to start editing.

Regardless of where you are today, the due date for this project remains Fri, 9/22 at the start of class.  This is a deadline we all need to hit.

Intro to Editing - wrapping up shooting

Today we'll learn the basics of editing on Sony systems. If you prefer to work on Adobe Premiere, that's an option on these systems as well. If you prefer Final Cut Pro X, we can work with you too - but it will be a little trickier.

We will have the entire class period to film our scenes tomorrow. We'll regroup at the end of class tomorrow and determine if everybody in each crew has wrapped production.

Prep to Shoot

Scripts should be approved and crews should meet to schedule production times.  Parental consent forms are needed ASAP.  

Shot lists!

DSLR training & "One Scene" exercise

Today we'll continue with the T5i training, focusing on sound (shotguns and booms) and tripods and camera movements. We'll receive the "One Scene" assignment and can even check out equipment after school today for the long weekend if 1) we have received your signed contract and 2) you're cleared to shoot (parental consent will be signed ASAP if needed.) 3) You have submitted a shot BEFORE filming (this is important)!

Hands-on with the DSLR

Today we continue training on the Canon T5i and get hands on with the camera kits.

Introduction to the DSLR

• Critique 18 Shots Execrcise (angles, depth of field, composition)

• Canon T5i DSLR Introduction - Focus, exposure. F-stop, white balance, lenses, depth of field

Intro Vimeo Video (Click here)

First Exercise: 18 Shots

18 Shots Composition Exercise is due by the start of class this Wednesday!

The Frame & Composition

• Camera angles, composition, and depth of field
• Introduce first exercise

Materials, Website, Introductions

• Course descriptions, website 
• Materials: SD card (minimum of 32 GB) 
• Binder with folders OR spiral notebook with folders 
• Bound idea book or journal (please purchase by this weekend at the very latest)