Personal Training in Digital Film Making

Have you used your camcorder and now have got a pile of digital film you don’t know what do with?

Are you involved in a campaign and would like to make a film about it but don’t know how to start

Have you a business that you would like to promote?

Then let me help.

* Come along to meet with Harry Levinson in his studio. Take the opportunity to discuss what you require in film training with Harry as well as with other students interested in film making.

Please contact Harry to reserve your place.

Some thoughts on digital filmmaking.

The use of digital techniques in making documentary films has major implications. Compared with the earlier days of film stock, editing suites, camera crews etc., the capital required to make films today is very small. Now the filmmaker needs only a good quality digital film camera (camcorder) and a computer. This new and increasingly affordable technology has dramatically opened up the world of film making, giving access to anyone with an interest.

Also important, the scope for distribution via the Internet, DVDs and other channels lessens the monopoly of mass media on the filmmaker’s output. Once “burned”, a DVD can easily be sent to those you wish to influence such as the print and broadcast media, universities and government departments, as well as relevant political groups. Speaking engagements can be arranged to accompany a screening.

Another advantage: while the film can be made without the backing of big production companies or broadcasters, it can often be sold to them when completed.

So access to opinion-makers and a large audience becomes possible, even on a very small budget.