PH 231 - Super Film

Institution:

Maine College of Art

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Description:

Super 8mm Filmmaking is a cinematography course. The core assignments are designed after narrative filmmaking structures that facilitate camera use, lighting, sound, editing, script writing, etc. Although storytelling is a large part of this course, non-narrative and experimental filmmaking will also be emphasized. Home movies, found films, hand processing, a visual diary, performance, scratching or drawing onto film, etc. will coexist with various presentation methods. Installation, multiple projection, loop films, outdoor or gorilla projection, making photographic prints from film frames, flip books and computer use are a few considerations for presenting super 8mm films. Five films will be made as a class. Everyone will collaborate taking turns as director, editor, lighting technician, talent, sound technician, camera person, etc. As many films as necessary will be made individually. Five core assignments with others based on your experimentation will culminate in a final film at no less than fifteen minutes in length. There are a few cameras for loan. Having your own camera is recommended, try e-bay or ask relatives, it seems someone has a super 8mm camera somewhere, just ask around. There is a special account set up through MECA , with Kodak's Filmmaking Department. With your student ID super 8mm film is almost half the price of retail. No prerequisite. E-mail Peter Shellenberger with any questions: pshellenberger@meca.edu

Credits:

8.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.meca.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 775-3052

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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