Latest Generation Professional Development: Session Two – Producing the Short [Video]

🎥 Engaging Students in Film Projects: A Filmmaker’s Guide for Teachers! 🎬

Join us for an inspiring professional development session featuring documentary filmmaker Liliane Calfee from DePaul University and veteran educator Laura Rosenberg! Together, they’ll explore the art of storytelling through documentary filmmaking, centered around the contest theme “On This Land.” This session is designed to empower teachers with the tools they need to bring filmmaking into the classroom, enriching their curriculum and engaging students in a creative way.

🌟 What You’ll Learn:

Record Like a Pro: Essential tips for achieving perfect audio quality—because great sound can make or break your film!

Unlocking the Power of B-Roll: Enhance your narrative with B-roll techniques that keep your audience engaged.

Transform Your Phone Videos: Master cinematic 24fps shooting to give your smartphone footage a professional edge.

Dynamic Shots for Powerful Stories: Techniques for capturing dynamic shots that add depth and excitement to your narratives.

Mastering Documentary Interviews: Learn proper interview etiquette and essential tips for great conversations.

Best Editing Software for Young Filmmakers: Discover top editing tools that will help you bring your vision to life without breaking the bank.

Lighting Tips: Avoid the two common mistakes that can ruin your lighting setup.

The Power of Composition: Craft visually compelling scenes that draw viewers in.

Free Footage for Your Projects: Find quality free footage to elevate your projects.

In our second session, we’ll dive deeper into production details including camera, lighting, and sound, with a primary focus on video content using mobile devices for accessibility. We’ll also cover a wide array of post-production tools and tips, emphasizing historical documentary storytelling.

How This Helps Teachers: This professional development session equips educators with practical skills and creative strategies to integrate filmmaking into their classrooms. By incorporating these techniques, teachers can foster student engagement, enhance critical thinking, and encourage collaboration through hands-on film projects.

Check out the resources:

https://bit.ly/ClassroomCopyProducingtheShort
https://bit.ly/ProducingtheShort-GoogleSlides

Meet Our Facilitators:

Liliane Calfee is a documentary filmmaker and film instructor at DePaul University, leading youth programs in collaboration with the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). Her award-winning initiatives empower marginalized youth by pairing them with experienced filmmakers and top graduate students, resulting in short films celebrated at prestigious festivals across the U.S.

Laura Rosenberg brings over 12 years of teaching experience as a Senior Editor at 9to5Mac. Now, she leads anti-bias education initiatives to combat implicit biases, bigotry, and extremism, helping educators and law enforcement.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your classroom experience through filmmaking! Hit that subscribe button and get ready to create!

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This contest and these sessions are made possible by a generous grant from The Better Angels Society through the Amy Margerum Berg Education Fund.

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