We had 2 more great programs this week.
Film Making
Alex Prister, recent Rutgers graduate, shared his film making experiences with us.
We saw his award winning video and are glad he is helping us out. We loved it and can't wait to say we knew him when he was just starting out as a film maker! He is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and he is looking forward to seeing what we bring back in August. He will help us edit and get ready for our film festival, so please take advantage of those August workshops!
Highlights:
The importance of planning
Write a script
Storyboard - know what shots you want to take
Shoot a scene at least twice
Keeping it simple and short is a good rule when you are first starting out.
Lighting is very important.
Sound is also important - he suggested you use a microphone for dialogue. It helps block out background noise.
You can't change the audio or the lighting once you are done filming so it's
important to get it as right the first time as you can.
Hold the camera steady. Use a tripod if necessary.
Those are just a few tips he shared.
Join us August 3, 4 and 5 for editing. Bring a laptop if you have one.
Sign up online or in the library. Or email me. I'll be happy to discuss your film
and help you get ready for Alex's next visit.
Chess
Join us for the next 3 Wednesdays! 3 - 4:30 pm. All skill levels welcome.
Jack spends the first 15 minutes giving tips and tactical advice and then you can test out your new skills on one another - and Jack!
