DIY VideoMaking LAB 24 hrs Intensive Workshop May 22/23/24 & 30/31

held by @lbert figurt

goal

think with the eyes, write with the camera: a deep and thoughtful investigation of the language of moving images - from a simple visual idea to a finished short film; in the era of expanded digital cinema, of videophones and youtube-like grass-root autoproductions (with a growing/global online audience), a mix of theory and practice to reflect on the future of do-it- yourself moviemaking

schedule

1st weekend

• FRI 5/22: introductory session [6 pm - 9 pm]
we meet, get to know each other, speak about previous personal experiences in the field of audiovisual art; I’ll provide you with a few hints at the history & grammar of cinema and give you a detailed description of the upcoming full immersion
• SAT 5/23: ideas in motion [3 pm - 9 pm]
I will briefly illustrate possible approaches to brainstorming / screenwriting / storyboard, then we will start to develop one or more original projects (you can choose between fiction, documentary and videoart); accurate planning & production logistics will follow
• SUN 5/24: shooting session [10 am - 4 pm]
“aaaaand… action!”

2nd weekend

• SAT 5/30: editing session [3 pm - 9 pm] time to evaluate the footage, assemble a work-in-progress flow of the best

material, discuss it, play around with it, discuss it again, obtain a final cut
• SUN 5/31: screening & closing session [6 pm - 9 pm] let’s watch & analyze the movie[s] together (feel free to invite friends); in a relaxed, discoursive setting we will exchange impressions, suggestions and

remarks about our quick-and-dirty videodyssey

materials

videocamera + editing workstation will be provided by me
you can take your own camera / videodevice, as well as a laptop or a sketchbook to take some notes and elaborate ideas (both narrative and graphical) before and after the shooting

price: 180 $ max 12 participants!