Teens: Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginner  

Final Cut Pro® was used to edit Where The Wild Things Are

Learn from Professional Filmmakers

Shoot and edit your own digital film while learning the concepts and structure of cinematic storytelling. This introductory course includes in-class presentations that cover and demonstrate techniques of the moving image, such as sound production, editing and other basic elements. This incredibly entertaining film camp includes everything taught in a university film production school but in a fast-paced and engaging format suited especially for today’s media savvy teenagers.

Screenings, film discussions and analysis of the student’s work also play key parts. From pre-production planning and script writing, to shooting, editing, output and distribution, all aspects of filmmaking are covered. Participants get a firm understanding of how to work with a variety of techniques to produce outstanding digital film results.

What You’ll Learn: Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginner

Course Content Software Used
• Shooting with HD cameras & professional tripods
• Various stages of production, and scriptwriting & storyboarding techniques
• Microphone & audio-recording techniques
• Camera techniques with natural light & reflectors
• Basic video editing & techniques using Final Cut Pro®
• Outputting video for web, YouTube, mobile devices and DVD

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

Who Should Attend: Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginner
Ages 13-17 | Beginner – Intermediate | No Filmmaking Experience Required

This course is for beginning filmmakers who demonstrate both an interest and ability in filmmaking. For any teen interested in a career in the movie industry or eager to enhance a college portfolio.

This course is hands-on and covers script writing, shooting and final editing. Aspiring filmmakers learn movie-making and video editing techniques using Final Cut Pro® under the supervision of professional filmmakers, who provide hands-on instruction in a fun and entertaining setting.

Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…

Course Title Brief Description Duration
Academy for Digital Filmmaking Teen movie camp and digital filmmaking experience 2 Weeks
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Digital Filmmaking for Teens- Advanced Advanced cinematic techniques for aspiring young filmmakers 1 Week

Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Digital Filmmaking for Teens – Beginner

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price) $1,045 1 Week, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $65 1 Weeks, Mon-Fri 5 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) add $495 1 Week, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Residential Program (Harvard/UCLA) add $795 1 Weeks, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Stanford Continuing Studies Credit add $90 4 Quarter Units NA

*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page.    

1 Week   |   Ages 13-17   |   Beg – Inter

“The most awesome summer camp experience EVER. I’m posting the film I made on YouTube!”
- Dawn, DMA Student Filmmaker

Dates by Location 2012

  • Stanford, CA

  • Jun 11-15 | Jun 25-29 | Jul 9-13 | Jul 30-Aug 3

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