Video Competition -- Basic Camera and Editing Workshops

Scenic Hudson and Children’s Media Project are partnering to offer these fun workshops in conjunction with our I Love Hudson Valley short video competition.

We'd like everyone to be able to participate -- including people who don't have equipment -- so we've created these workshops to allow folks to hone their skills through professional instruction. Children’s Media Project will provide the know-how and Scenic Hudson the outdoor classroom.

WORKSHOP #1: BASIC CAMERA

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to use the manual functions on their camera and incorporate basic principles of composition to improve their images. They will learn to choose interesting angles and shots to tell an effective visual story. The workshop will cover techniques in handheld and tripod camera work. Participants will practice these techniques in the workshop and receive feedback from their instructors and peers. Participants may bring their own camera or use CMP's equipment during the workshop. Material shot during this workshop may be edited during the follow-up workshop, Basic Editing.

Basic Camera (youth workshop)
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve, Esopus, Ulster County
Date: Saturday, April 25, 10am-2pm
Age: Youth 10 – 17 years of age
Tuition: $40
All participants must bring their own lunch.

To register for this workshop or for more information, call Children’s Media Project at 845-485-4480 or visit them online at www.childrensmediaproject.org

Basic Camera (adult workshop)
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve, Esopus, Ulster County
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009, 1pm-5pm with a lunch break
Age: Adults 18 and up
Tuition: $40
All participants must bring their own lunch.

To register for this workshop or for more information, call Children’s Media Project at 845-485-4480 or visit them online at www.childrensmediaproject.org

WORKSHOP #2: BASIC EDITING

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to import their footage onto the computer and perform basic editing using iMovie and Final Cut Pro (will also be helpful to users of other editing programs). Using footage shot in the Basic Camera workshop, participants will learn the process of capturing footage, trimming, and arranging clips into a sequence. They will also learn how to apply basic titles, transitions, and effects to their video. Finally, participants will learn how to export the basic edit and burn a video to DVD. This workshop is a good follow-up to Basic Camera.

Basic Editing (youth workshop)
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve, Esopus, Ulster County
Date: Saturday, May 16, 10am-2pm
Age: Youth 10 – 17 years of age
Tuition: $40
All participants must bring their own lunch.

To register for this workshop or for more information, call Children’s Media Project at 845-485-4480 or visit them online at www.childrensmediaproject.org

Basic Editing (adult workshop)
Location: Esopus Meadows Preserve, Esopus, Ulster County
Date: Sunday, May 17, 1pm-5pm
Age: Adults 18 and up
Tuition: $40
All participants must bring their own lunch.

To register for this workshop or for more information, call Children’s Media Project at 845-485-4480 or visit them online at www.childrensmediaproject.org