DIGITAL FILMMAKING
DIGITAL FILMMAKING
Our basic production course is designed to cover key concepts and practices for making a digital film project. Topics include a thorough introduction to the professional DV camera, important aspects of lighting, sound, shot composition, camera movement, visual storytelling devices, working as a filmmaking crew, and editing. In-class demonstrations and exercises will allow students to work collaboratively on group projects as a digital cinema team.
Course Length: 10 weeks
Times: Thursdays October 9, 16, 23. Wednesday, October 29. Thursdays, November 6 - December 18; 6:30 - 9:30PM. No class Thursday, November 27.
Location: In-person; Chicago Filmmakers
Instructor: Will Schneider
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This class will meet in-person at Chicago Filmmakers on Thursdays, March 27 to May 29, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM Central.
This intensive hands-on production course will teach you the skills needed to make a digital film. Topics include a thorough introduction to digital video cameras, important aspects of lighting, sound, shot composition, camera movement, visual storytelling devices, working as a filmmaking crew, and editing. In-class demonstrations and exercises will allow students to work collaboratively on group projects as a digital cinema team.
Course taught by Will Schneider.
Become a Chicago Filmmakers Member and receive $15 off all classes as well as other benefits!
“It’s really nice to learn with people who are so different but come here with the same passion for film. I think everyone has such different creative energies and ideas which makes for a great environment to be in. One minute the class is thinking about 1770s France, the next minute it’s a comic book character, and then we’re talking about the adoption story that I came up with. ”
