Film workshops – Central Australian Schools Only
Presenters
Al Ellis from SBS TV’s program ‘the Crew’ formerly ‘School Torque’ a national youth arts show. Al has 20 years broadcast experience and is the former head of ATOM Aust Teachers of Media - he acts as an adviser to the Federal Government concerning youth arts issues.
Matt Blyth is a media teacher with 12 years classroom experience. He has worked as a freelance video producer since 1994 and in 2007 and was a Video Split operator on the Dream Works film The Ruins.
Important: Workshops are strictly limited to 5 secondary schools (30 participants). Teachers must obtain parental permission prior to registering a student participant. Register online.
Workshop
The aims of the workshops will be to demystify the video production process, equipping teacher with confidence and strategies to embrace the competition as a classroom project.
The best way to impart understanding about video production is for participants to actually take part in the production process. The workshops are designed as ‘hands on’ production intensive. They cover production essentials as well as strategies needed for the successful implementation of a classroom based video production project.
General outline
Session 1
- Introduction to the MyFuture/Connecting Through Film 2008 Schools Film Festival Student Video Competition
- Introduction to the video production process
- Basic camera operation and production techniques
Session 2
- Designing an entry
- Lighting and sound acquisition
- The interview process – single camera
- The interview process – two camera
Session 3
- The editing process
- Basic classroom requirements
- Implementation strategies
| Dates: |
Alice Springs Schools: Monday 11 August Remote Schools: Tuesday 12 - Wednesday 13 August |
| Time: | 9am - 4pm (morning tea and lunch provided) |
| Venue: | Meet at the school reception area at 8.45am Centralian Senior Secondary College, 10 Grevillea Drive, Alice Springs |
What we need from you
- Schools involved will need to provide a Teacher and 4-5 students
- Remote schools a Troopy or bus to commute students around Alice
- A release contract from each participant so that footage can be screened on air and at the said film competitions
Resources
- All production resources will be provided
- Remote Schools that attend will need to access accommodation for the 2 day event
Risk assessment
- All staff involved will have an NT green card including SBS staff
- A first aid kit and a staff member with their first aid cert will be at the workshop
Contact
Matt Blyth
DEET Media and Marketing
t: (08) 890 14910
f: (08) 890 14917
e: matt.blyth@nt.gov.au