FREMONT – Digg Site Productions is offering three, virtual film camps through zoom for middle and high school students this fall.
The camps are tuition-free and are limited to twelve students per session to provide adequate one-on-one mentoring time with the instructor.
Each of the camps is three sessions long and each session lasts for two hours.
The three camps being offered this fall are
- Special Effects Film Camp
- October 11, 18, & 25
- 1-3 pm per session
- Mini-Documentary Film Camp
- November 1, 18, 25
- 1-3 pm per session
- Holiday Film Camp
- November 27, 28, 29
- 1-3 pm per session
The Special Effects Film Camp taking place in October will teach students how to produce special effects, from in-camera practical to simple digital effects.
Students will be able to create effects inspired by the same processes as their favorite films and over the course of the three sessions, will create their own short film or clips.
The camp will also help students learn how to create their own original movies, using professionally-inspired tips and tricks just like the pros according to Digg Site Production.
The Special Effects Film Camp will be taught by Brandon Fiscus, a producer, director, writer and actor who owns his own independent film company, Crow Show Productions in Omaha, Nebraska.
“I cannot wait to see what amazing talent is brought forward by students’ imaginations and movie-making skills. I aim to deliver a fun time while still having an open learning environment for all participants to feel accepted and respected. I look forward to meeting each student and beginning a great filmmaking and learning experience,” said Fiscus about the Special Effects Camp.
You can view Fiscus’ bio here.
What Students Learn
- Basic Film Skills and Fundamentals of Storytelling with Special Effects
- Simple Digital Effects – In Editing Effects
- Practical Make-Up Effects – In Camera Effects
- How to develop a pre-production plan
- Storyboarding and planning a project
- End result: A final short film project
What Students Need
- Use of Smartphone/Tablet with Camera — Android or Apple
- Zoom Meeting App — for the best experience, students should attend on a laptop or desktop computer, not from a smartphone. Zoom is free to download and install.
- FilmoraGo App — free version (used in most in-class examples) or favorite video editing app
- Adult assistance when necessary
To register or for more information on each of the camps, visit their website
