Frame & Sequence

Catalog description

How do you visualize drama? That question is answered in Frame & Sequence, a core production course taken as a complement to Sound Image in preparation for the Fundamentals of Sight and Sound. Addressing both the technical and the creative, Frame & Sequence teaches you how to express yourself by creating insightful, thought-provoking work through the creation of individual and collaborative films. Students with DSLRs work in crews develop an understanding of the camera, lenses, light-meters, and shot progressions as they transport the viewer through the time, space and action of their stories. This introductory class touches on all areas of filmmaking and after taking Frame & Sequence, you will have a strong foundation in the terminology necessary to communicate with other filmmakers when dealing with visual imagery. Students learn how to create pre-production books to properly plan time and resources for their films by pre-visualizing with storyboards. Ensuring safety and proper set protocol is also discussed during this period. After several still photography projects, students will make several video productions such as a simple narrative, experimental film, a 1 minute "Lumiere Brothers" style film, a group documentary, and final film. In post-production, students will learn how to use Premiere Pro. Exploration of the Unreal Engine will also provide students with cutting edge opportunities in storytelling as well as previsualization and pre-production. A key element of the class is the peer-to-peer discussion and critique of projects at all stages of production. Discussion and collaboration is key to your growth through the semester. All essential equipment, such as DSLR cameras, additional lenses, light meters, and basic lighting and sound recording will be provided for you. Like all students in the visual semester, Frame & Sequence students are required to…