Film Summer School in Manchester
Bookings now open for 27 - 31 July 2020
This summer take time out and learn the basics of film in a week – from industry pros.
Whether you’re just starting out in the industry, a photographer moving into video, a would-be YouTuber or just have a personal passion for film and want to learn more, this course is for you! You’ll learn loads in 5 action-packed days in our Summer School, taking place in Manchester this summer.
Our summer school is designed for those starting off in film as well as those with a little more knowledge. Class size is only around 12, giving plenty of opportunities for individual coaching.
Our summer school is run by Ian Sandall with the Institute of Videography, a UK-accredited organisation that exists to promote professionalism in videography.
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How it all started
I’m Ian Sandall, a Fellow of the Institute of Videography and I’ve spent a lifetime in film and TV: directing, producing and writing. More recently I’ve also been running film courses and working in education.
A few years ago, I was asked to run a film summer school by SSR in Manchester (now Spirit Studios) and it proved to be very popular. In fact, for several years it was their most subscribed-to summer course!
Spirit Studios now offer audio and music-based courses only, so this year we’re running our Film Summer School round the corner from Media City in Salford at Shots.
What will I learn?
Over 5 days you’ll learn a lot and as classes only number around twelve, there will be plenty of time for 1:1 tuition.
Basically, you can walk in on a Monday knowing very little about video and walk out on Friday afternoon with a copy of a film that you’ve helped to create! In five action-packed days we cover:
- How video cameras work including DSLR and mirrorless
- Shot framing and composition
- Audio – microphones and recording
- Film lighting including greenscreen techniques
- How to create the story arc and tell a convincing tale on film
- Scripting techniques for different genres
- Filming tricks and techniques for professional shooting
- Safety on set and crew responsibilities – who does what
- Editing: basics and advanced techniques
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Five full days of film
Who can attend?
- Anyone over 18 with an interest in film or the arts will benefit
- You should have good spoken and written English
- Ideally, you should also be computer-literate
- The only other essential: a real passion for Cinema and TV!
Where and When?
Now booking for 27-31 July, 2020
Venue: Shots, Sundance Court, Media City, Salford, M50 2GZ
Times: Monday to Friday, 1000 – 1645
Do I need my own kit?
Pro camera kit, tripods, lights, backgrounds and video editing computers are supplied. If you have your own equipment or laptop you are welcome to bring whatever you feel comfortable using. Monday is mainly a theory day so discuss it with your lecturer, and then if you want to, bring in your kit for the rest of the course.
What will I achieve?
Every attendee gets a workbook, a USB drive to keep their files on and a certificate on completion. You will also be eligible to join the Institute of Videography at a special discounted rate.
COVID-19
This course will run normally. It will be organised under the latest social distancing and safety guidelines for TV and film production described here. All participants will be required to sign a standard COVID-19 waiver, an example of which can be found here. Social distancing will be applied and extra precautions will be taken, as you'd expect. If you're unsure about how we'll run the course, please do get in contact.
If we are prevented from holding the course due to local or national restrictions or lockdowns, you will be offered a refund or a credit for our next course. If you need to cancel there will be an admin charge. Note that cancellation policies depend on what method you used to book - through us or Eventbrite. For more info, please contact us or check your Eventbrite booking and their T&Cs for more details.
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Cost per person: £345.00 + VAT.
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