The last 3 years plus 2012
Monday, December 26, 2011 at 12:33PM ANALYTICAL
Development of Film Expression
2010 Colorado Film School – Dirk Olson
The nature and structure of film/video expression, concentrating on the ways directors, editors and cinematographers use visual techniques to serve the narrative. Analysis in lighting, composition, camera position, movement, lens, depth of field, use of screen space, placement of performers, sound design and editing techniques.
Understanding the Actor’s Process
2010 Colorado Film School – Galina Boulgakova
Explored the actor’s process by using acting theory, improvisation, script and character analysis, rehearsal processes and protocols, and basic terminology for actors in an on screen environment while collaborating with directors, actors and crew.
The Documentary Film
2010 Colorado Film School – Richard “Dick” Alweis
Investigated the historical development of documentary film while analyzing the use of techniques for finding story and understanding the challenges of the medium.
SCRIPT WRITING
Writing for Broadcast Media
2012 Colorado Film School – Laurel Dibble
Developing and writing for a feature screenplay / teleplay including conceptualization, genre conventions, act structure, scene construction and character development combined with summarizing and describing written work through pitch sessions and writers meetings.
Writing the Short Script
2009 Colorado Film School – Kyle Harris
Conceptualizations, write, rewrite and polish scripts for building dynamic characters, subtext, workflow, script writing techniques and construction.
Short Script Analysis
2009 Colorado Film School – Aaron Burns
Critical thinking analysis for story, technique and subtext behind the writers work in a short script format with coverage analysis.
PRE-PRODUCTION
Film / Video Business
2012 Colorado Film School – Kent Youngblood
Basic principles of business and how they apply to the motion picture industry; new venture creation, intellectual property, accounting and finance.
Producing the Independent Film
2012 Colorado Film School – Kent Youngblood
Measuring, analyzing and assessing the industry, box office, markets and risk factors to create a business plan for marketing, financing and distribution of a feature film.
Production Management
2011 Colorado Film School – Nevelyn Black
Prepared script arrangement and division to predict, calculate and estimate for insurance, unions, guilds, and etc. for effectively scheduling a production. Used EP Scheduling and Budgeting software to plan, schedule and budget a feature length film / television pilot.
Directing Workshop
2010 Colorado Film School – Frederic Lahey
The groundwork for understanding script dynamics and interpretation, script and scene breakdowns for shooting and for properly planning shot selections, rehearsals, blocking for camera and for understanding how to offer playable direction to actors.
PRODUCTION
Camera Techniques
2011 Colorado Film School – Scott VanOrdstrand
Examination of film camera’s V/S video cameras, how they work, narrative importance of different camera angles, movement and focal planes for the acquisition of images.
Introduction to Film Production / Video Production II
2010 Colorado Film School – Tony Pfau
Applied both the creative and technical aspects of cinematography for understanding film stock considerations, laboratory, processing, telecine, crew positions, responsibilities, audio, lighting and exposure.
Video Production I
2009 Colorado Film School – Tony Pfau
Identified the components and expressive filmic elements of visual storytelling using techniques to create emotional connections between the character and audience creating dimensional stories using a variety of camera types and lighting.
POST
Digital Editing: Final Cut Pro Studio
2010 Colorado Film School – Jerry Hofmann
Capturing, outputting and software integration of non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro 7 for comprehension of various editing techniques, analyzing other editors works for technical merit to develop an understanding of industry standards and expectations.
Studio Recording for Voice
2011 Colorado Film School – Margaret Norwood
Preparation and performance for song and dialogue for the screen in the studio including studio protocol, microphone techniques, ADR and voicing animated characters exploring sound and its effect on emotion and character to support the visual story.
Video Post Production II
2011 Colorado Film School – Geoffrey Chadwick
Non-linear digital editing using Final Cut Pro Studio for storytelling with an introduction to audio post production, music creation, placement and color correction.
Video Post Production I
2009 Colorado Film School – Margaret Norwood
Non-linear editing using the Final Cut Pro Studio for enhancement of visual storytelling with emphasis on critical analysis of shot construction, motion and composition and character development.