Film Training
Getting started
The most important is to start by meeting the tutor, Harry Levinson.
On the last Saturday of each month there is the opportunity to meet with Harry Levinson This is free. You can discuss what you require in film training with Harry as well as with other students interested in film making. Or if you wish, make a personal appoinment to meet HL. Please contact Harry to reserve your place or to arrange a meeting.
There are now introductory classes and film making groups to join:
Initial training This will be on a 1-1 or 1-2 basis so that students get a quick efficient introduction to the basics of filmmaking.
The Camcorder
They will learn:
How to operate the camcorder to compose shots and the camera movements required such as zooms, pans and fixed lens, when to use the camera hand held or on a tripod taking into account the aim of the filmed sequence.
Editing
The basic processes of non-linear editing will be covered, using the application Final Cut Express on an Apple Mac computer. As the film is on the computer, the editing process is organic. As expertise develops, new film can be added and the final version elaborated and improved
Direction
You will cover the research process leading to a treatment and script. Also the skills required to handle interviews and capture the activities of non- actors in their daily life.
The course will encourage the ability to work in a team or individually as required.
This training can be covered in two days or four half days depending on time available.
Cost: £175
Workshops Max number in a workshop will be 4
Having completed the basic training students can join an on going workshop to both learn further technical skills and develop a film project of their own.
From time to time there will be seminars arranged with visiting professionals on topics such as,
- The operation of the professional digital camera eg the Sony Z1
- Lighting for digital video.
- Advanced editing techniques.
- Directing actors for the digital film maker.
Joining the workshop will involve signing up for four half day sessions.
The students will be involved in making their own film. Harry Levinson and the other students on the work shop will provide a forum to critique the research and emerging film script.Then the group will help and encourage each film maker as he shoots and edits their film.
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Cost: £175
Full-time training
If you have sufficient time available you can learn on a full-time basis.
A preliminary talk with HL is a good idea.
Cost: £1950 for four weeks 
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