Visual Storytelling: Directing the Narrative

Cost: $175

Duration: 8 sessions | 24 total hours

Ready to make your first film? This hands-on production bootcamp will take you through the process of storyboarding, shooting and editing a non-dialogue visual film.

Student films may feature actors but there will be no lines as the focus of this bootcamp is to tell a story through visuals only. Students will utilize MNN’s Sony A7SII mirrorless cameras, production equipment and resources to produce and edit their film. Students may opt to utilize their own personal equipment in combination with MNN equipment. Basic editing will not be taught during this course but students will have access to Mac computers with Adobe Premiere CC and Davinci Resolve. Students will attend labs to complete the editing phase of their project.

Upon successful completion of the bootcamp, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to join the Manhattan Mediamaker’s Collective. Projects completed during this course may air on MNN’s channels, social and digital platforms at MNN’s discretion.

Bootcamp Includes:

Guided instruction from a media professional
Digital handouts and activity materials
Access to production equipment
One-on-one out of class support from MNN staff

Refund Policy: There are no refunds for media education bootcamps. If you register and fail to meet the necessary requirements, you will not receive a refund. If you have questions about this program, please contact the Media Education department.

Bootcamp Requirements:

Basic computer skills (Mac)
Experience with video editing platforms such as Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve
Experience with DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras
Students must supply their own headphones, SD cards and hard drive
Students will be required to complete out-of-class work and attend additional lab sessions following the completion of the course

IMPORTANT NOTE: All students registering for in-person classes must comply with MNN's COVID policies including wearing masks, temperature checks and physical distancing.

Upcoming Sessions

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