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The Art and Technology of Filmmaking

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $199
  • SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
  • over 6 sessions

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  • $199
  • over 6 sessions
  • Room 121
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What you'll learn in this film class:

Film is a wedding of all the arts. In a hands-on course, gain a strong understanding of the four phases of filmmaking as you learn the basic principles for operating the motion picture camera, as well as lighting and sound equipment. Find out about production crew positions and roles, how a production typically flows, what you need to know about set protocols, and much more!
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You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

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  • The Art and Technology of Filmmaking

    Anonymous review on 8/19/2015
    Good comprehensive overview of film-making process from start to finish w/ very specific examples and discussion. Note: No in-class hands-on with cameras, lights, etc
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