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MFG NEWS / NOUVELLES DU MFG
Posted February 19th, 2008: Be the first EVER to participate in professional workshops for filmmakers at The MediaWorkshop – a new state-of-the-art facility for video production, digital editing and media education at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts at the Saidye. All courses are hands-on, professional level courses for filmmakers looking to refine their skills, open their minds to new forms of filmmaking and learn some of the newest technologies and software available in today’s High-Def video and audio market. Be the first to use the MediaWorkshop’s brand new professional HDV digital cameras, FinalCut Studio, Adobe CS3 Production Premium Suite and edit on BRAND NEW 24” iMacs. Limited spots available! Workshops Offered: Feet Wet, Hands Dirty: A crash-course in documentary filmmaking Many of us are making films, chronicling the intimate narratives of our own lives, watching and participating in offshoots like reality shows or documenting stories around us. This will be a crash course in the history, process and creation of the documentary incorporating critical viewings, passionate discussion and ultimately a journey of discovery where both the collective and the individual narrative voice of each participant will be explored. Course given by: Evan Beloff Workshop dates: Monday, March 31st, 7pm – 10pm Total Hours: 14hrs Workshop price: $245.00 (tax included) – While all equipment and one miniDV master tape is provided by the MediaWorkshop it is recommended but not mandatory that you have access to a miniDV cam outside of the workshop.
GO PRO: Introductory workshop on FinalCut Pro 6 Calling all emerging filmmakers and/or editors looking for answers to all of their FinalCut questions. For those trying to break into the independent filmmaking scene, shoot and edit your own films or just trying to get a handle on the complexities of FinalCut Pro. Over the course of 4 sessions, this intensive editing workshop will help you get a handle on capturing, importing, project organization (soooo important!), editing in a timeline, titling, special effects and basic sound design. The final session will provide you with an opportunity to edit your own work and provide you with expert instruction and assistance to help you fine-tune your rough cuts. *Pre-req: Please have a basic knowledge of FinalCut Pro. Upon registration you will be asked to provide a brief description of your previous editing experience. Course given by: Phyllis Lewis Phyllis Lewis is an independent film and video artist living and working in Montreal. One of her most recent projects was editing The Danish Poet, by Torill Kove. The film was awarded the Oscar in 2007 for best short animation. She is currently completing editing and assuming associate producer duties on Neverbloomers: The Search for GrownUphood, the new documentary from Sharonfilms. With over a decade of professional experience in digital editing at the National Film Board she now works as a freelancer engaged in film and video production as well as community-based arts projects. Workshop dates: Sunday March 9th, 12 – 4pm Total Hours: 14hrs Workshop price: $245.00 (tax included) – All equipment provided by the MediaWorkshop as well as one miniDV master tape. *Only 6 spots available – teams of 2 OK! A LITTLE AUDIO PLEASE! Feeling baffled about creating soundtracks? Want to exercise your musical side to enhance the audio quality of your films? Let us know if you’re interested in the following workshops: Apple Logic Pro 8 Music Creation Workshop Soundtrack Pro Audio Post Production Workshop Date & Price: TBA. For more info please email hdover@segalcentre.org Harlie Dover
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