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VIDEO DEPARTMENT
DEPT. HEAD: Ian Brownell
AARDVARK MEDIA OUTLET: Ages 8-11 (Limit 12) The mixed media mavens of the Aardvark Media Outlet will combine video, visual art, creative writing and just about anything else they can imagine, to produce new and exciting work each week. Bring your energy and imagination to the table as we push the boundaries of all media. (period 3)
ADVANCED MEDIA LAB: Ages 12-15 For campers who want to immerse themselves in media for the entire afternoon, this double-period class will focus on creating video, animation and interactive multi-media projects. The group will decide in week one how the session will go: We may break into many small groups to make individual videos, work collectively to make a full-length video, or find new ways to use video and animation in unexpected contexts. You will learn advanced techniques in a direct, hands-on way. The class will cover writing, lighting, camera operation, editing with Final Cut Pro and other professional tools, as well as any other film/video technique that can be imagined. Campers who want to be in front of the camera, behind that camera or both are welcome. Previous video or animation experience required. Note: You must sign up for BOTH PERIODS. (periods 5 & 6)
BEGINNER VIDEO: Ages 8-11 (Limit 12) Maybe you've already made home made movies; maybe you haven't. No matter! If you want to work with a wild group of future stars to create your own character, help develop a surreal story with more twists than a sock hop, and then learn all the basics of performing in front of a video camera, this is the class for you. For all levels of experience. You'll all get to be movie stars on Festival Day when we premiere our short feature film. (period 1)
CLIFFHANGER SKIPS A BEAT: Ages 8-13 (Limit 16) The class that made the video department famous returns and this summer adventure is the key word. The class will write and film a new episode each week for a story that develops over the course of three noontime shows. The focus this year will be on action and physical gags as we try to tell our stories with as little dialogue as possible. In addition to helping to create the characters and shape the plots, campers will also help create the props and settings that will make this Cliffhanger something the world has never ever, ever, ever seen before! (period 2)
GET REEL: Ages 10-15 (Limit 12) Do you find yourself debating about your favorite movies with your friends? Think you have what it takes to pen the hit sequel to Hotel for Dogs? This is the perfect class for movie buffs – you'll get a chance to write a script for Hollywood's next big blockbuster and let out your inner film critic. Lights, camera, write! (period 2)
MOCUMENTARY: (Limit 12) Documentaries don't have to be serious, as you will find out in this class. We will make a "Mocumentary" which is the name for a fake, comedic documentary. We will choose a subject and film an extensive, yet hilarious, fake documentary on it. We'll have fun doing interviews (both scripted and improvised) and staging anything else required to make our documentary a comedic masterpiece. (period 1)
SUMMER SHORTS: (Limit 14) It's Shorts weather! We will experiment with making films in short forms -- commercials, movie trailers, skits, and anything else we come up with. Full of fast-paced fun, this class will also premiere our shorts in front of camp during noontime shows. Break out the shorts and join in! (period 3)
