This course looks at the single shot (an unedited video clip) as
one of the most powerful storytelling tools in film and video. You will be
introduced to a vast amount of possibilities for filming a single shot with any
video recording device, including: techniques such as tracking, panning,
travelling or fluid movement. You will be encouraged to carefully consider how your
decision to film affects the content and form of your video – ie. How the
framing and movement of the shot might be disorientating; calming; aggressive;
hesitant; etc. We will look at the application of single shot techniques in
film and video art and how location, composition and quality of light are
important aspects to consider when recording you video material.
We will also work with sound and record a sound track which will
create a narrative structure for the image. We will experiment with the use of
foley and off-screen sounds in film and consider how sound can be used in an
explanatory way or to create a tension between what is seen and what is heard.
By the end of the course, you will have been introduced to a
wide range of material, from film to video art and have produced a short film,
exploring new and experimental techniques of filming, sound recording and post-production.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you should:
- know how to work
with different sound and video recording technology.
- know why the
single shot is an important and powerful device in film-making.
- be able to
produce foley sounds and understand strategies for using sound to amplify
the dramatic impact of an image.
- know how to
create a simple but effective story without the need for editing.
- be able to
undertake basic video post-production including colour correction and adjusting
sound levels.
- be able to
export and publish their short films online.
Who should enrol
This course is open to anyone with some familiarity with video
and sound recording technology and basic video editing skills.
Course materials
All material will be provided during the courses, students will
need a reliable internet connection to watch films online, a video and sound
recording device (could be a smart-phone) and a computer with basic video
editing software.