55975 Documentary and the Environment
Contemporary documentary filmmakers are showcasing environmental issues more frequently. Illegal oil drilling in Alaska or the successful reintroduction of an endangered species into the wild can become the subject of a compelling documentary. In this class, students work on a short environmental film, taking a project from initial idea through script development and shooting to postproduction. We also discuss ways to develop an outreach campaign.
Prerequisite: 55911, and 57311, 57321, 57110, or 57111.
Please read: Required field trips on Tuesday 11/10/09 and 11/12/09.
Thursday, Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 6 sessions starting November 5, 2009, ending November 24, 2009
Tuition: $499.00
Instructor: Reinhard Lorenz
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New Mexico’s film students are in the perfect place at the perfect time. The need for trained technicians has never been greater. Held in a working motion picture studio located right in the heart of Albuquerque, this class presents a number of realistic production simulations that give students the feeling of what it’s like to work on a feature film or television program. Participants receive insights into the features of the latest camcorders and location sound equipment as they learn the roles and responsibilities of professional film technicians. Prerequisite: None. A $75 studio fee will be collected the first day of class, payable to the instructor.
Now, more than ever before, documentary filmmakers are bringing controversial topics about the environment out into the open. See and discuss film excerpts from some of the latest films in this fascinating area of documentary. Join Documentary Filmmaker Reinhard Lorenz to learn about the making of environmental documentaries and discuss New Mexico’s initiative to make feature film productions more environmentally conscious.
In 2007, over 600 million dollars were spent by the entertainment industry in New Mexico, and the state expects to exceed one billion dollars in revenue in 2009. If you have ever considered pursuing a career in film, now’s the time. Get professional hands-on training in digital videography from our experienced filmmaking instructors and join the crew. Beginners and experienced filmmakers alike are welcome.
March 6, 6:00pm
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