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Advanced Lighting Skills
Industry

Sydney, NSW: Jan 28 2015

"LIGHTING THE WRITING” AN ADVANCED LIGHTING COURSE FOR CINEMATOGRAPHERS WANTING TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN LIGHTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION DRAMA. Over three days, students will light a set to various scripted scenarios under the tuition of a professional cinematographer. Students will work with a gaffer, best boy, camera operator, grip and two actors in AFTRS' state of the art studios. Exercises will be designed around lighting techniques used to create different styles; for example a…
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Film

Explore Your Galaxy: Writing Sci Fi Weekend
Introductory

Sydney, NSW: Jan 31 2015

'Fantasy is the impossible made probable. Science Fiction is the improbable made possible.' - Rod Serling The only course wholly devoted to the genre in Australia! This intensive, hands on workshop will explore the art of creating film and television stories for one of the most popular film genres in the world: Science Fiction. With ‘Avatar’ the most successful movie of all time ($2,782,275,172 and counting!), Sci Fi can no longer be dismissed as mere cult entertainment for nerds. It’s…
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Film

Introduction to Directing
Introductory

Sydney, NSW: Jan 31 2015

What does a director do? AFI, AWGIE & ADG Award winner Elissa Down (The Black Balloon, Offspring) leads this introductory, two day course on the responsibilities and workflow of the film and television director, from pre through post production. You will learn: What does a director do? Narrative storytelling - what is it? The flow of story information Cause and effect The script - interpreting visuals Visual economy in storytelling Directing: communicating through pictures The…
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Film

Introduction To Production Design
Introductory

Sydney, NSW: Jan 31 2015

In film production, the production designer is a key creative role which involves collaborating with other department heads to create the overall visual style of the film. Set design is a key part of this process but the production designer must also work in with many other departments which affect the look and feel of the film. Led by AFI winning Production Designer Michael Philips (The Well, Garage Days, The Night We Called it A Day) this two day course (with take home assignments) has…
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Radio

Summer School: Introduction to Radio
Introductory

Sydney, NSW: Feb 02 2015

'In the last 30 years we've seen an absolute explosion of radio channels and stations. Within the 44 countries in the UN definition of Europe...there are roughly 15,000 broadcast radio outlets, about one for every 50,000 people. Ten years ago there were half as many.' - The Guardian, July 2012 In this five day intensive you’ll learn essential radio skills from experienced radio industry professionals Kate Mac (Triple M, 2DayFM) and Jess Campanaro (2GB) and gain the confidence to begin your…
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Film

Summer School: Short Film Screenwriting
Introductory

Sydney, NSW: Feb 02 2015

A completed short film script in five days! Students will learn from writer/director Jonathan Ogilvie (The Tender Hook) -- a Tropfest winner and twice nominated for the Palme D'or - Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival. Jonathan and inspiring guest speakers will guide your stories from initial idea through treatment and draft stage, to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched on the final day (don't be nervous -- we'll show you how). Story structure, theme, character,…
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Online

Screenwriting for Film: Online

Online, ONL: Feb 09 2015
Online, ONL: Mar 17 2015

From the comfort of your keyboard, wherever you may be. Learn with AFTRS Open's industry experts -- online! This immensely popular course comprises ten modules with two weekly online chat sessions, a variety of assignments and collaborative activities. With a strong focus on concept, structure, story and character, this lively and engaging course makes the task of screenwriting that much easier for emerging writers by imparting the skills of preparation. This is the extensive ground work you …
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Television

Production Management for TV (Factual)
Industry

Sydney, NSW: Feb 12 2015

This five day course, offers up-to-the-minute skills and insights for aspiring TV Production Managers and Production Co-ordinators or even beginner PAs, Producers or APs looking to expand their knowledge.Leading industry professionals will share their experiences of the fundamental areas of TV in relation to reality, documentary, factual, studio shows, outside broadcast events and web content. Course tutor Genevieve Ginty and guest speakers will cover the tasks and responsibilities of PMs…
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Television

Avid Media Composer V8 110: Video Effects
Industry

Sydney, NSW: Feb 14 2015

This two-day course is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer 8, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. This course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer audio and video effects capabilities and, in conjunction with MC101 Editing Essentials course, will prepare you for Avid’s User Level…
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Film

That Difficult Second Draft

Sydney, NSW: Feb 14 2015

'2nd Draft = 1st Draft - 10%. Good luck.' - Stephen King So you’ve got a first draft of your screenplay. What now? An advanced, 8 week course that helps screenwriters take the next step. You know the rules but how can you apply them? You know about premise, active protagonist and transformative journey but your first draft still doesn't quite work. This course will offer the opportunity for discussion around these issues, practical frameworks for how to apply the feedback and a clear…
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