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PHOTOGRAPHY Image © Manjari Sharma Divining the Personal: How to Bring Your Life to Your Projects (Online) AUG 3–31 | Jennifer McClure | $725 | 12 students Learn how photography can help you make sense of your world and reveal personal patterns. We will cover strategies for using your emotions and experiences as a basis for a compelling photographic journey. Jennifer McClure is a fine art photographer based in New York City. She uses the camera to ask and answer questions. Her work is about solitude and a poignant, ambivalent yearning for connection. Elevating the Ordinary: Locating Beauty and Poetry within the Quotidian (Online) AUG 17–26 | Cheryle St. Onge | $795 | 12 students Our emotions and personal experiences can drive and inform our working methodologies. During this course students will be encouraged to think about photographic play in poetic, unexpected, and inspirational ways. CinhcelurdyilnegSat. JOonhgneShimasorneGceuigvegdennhuemimerMouesmaocrciaollaFdeellsowfosrhhipe.rSwhoerk works primarily with a large format camera on long-term projects. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) AUG 21 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. Valerie Landsburg is an actor, director, and writer with four decades of experience in the arts. Throughout her career she has balanced and taught the demands of art and business. Cover Image by Manjari Sharma
Bridging the Personal to the Universal (Online) SEP 3–24 | Manjari Sharma | $525 | 12 students We discover and define who we are by the stories we tell about ourselves. Unwrap the potential of your unique experiences and histories to create works that are accessible and meaningful to a larger, diverse audience. Manjari Sharma makes work rooted in portraiture addressing the issues of identity, multiculturalism, and personal mythology. Her work has been awarded, published, and exhibited internationally. The Creative Mind Map (Online) SEP 6–NOV 8 | Janelle Lynch | $950 | 10 students Use the mind map exercise as a visual thinking tool to examine the genesis of our connections to our creative practices and to consider the elements that inform them: interests, dreams, memories, influences, current events, and key relationships. Janelle Lynch is an American large-format photographer who has investigated themes of absence, presence, transcendence, and the life cycle in her work. Self-Publishing Photo Books with Blurb in Lightroom (Online) SEP 7–16 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students There are a lot of online platforms for self-publishing, but the Blurb plug-in for Lightroom stands out as a great option, espe- cially for photographers. In this workshop, use the Book Module in Blurb to design an image-driven book. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. Introduction to the History and Practice of Cameraless Photography (Online) SEP 7–28 | David Ondrik | $325 | 12 students Some of the earliest photographic experiments of the 19th century were made without cameras. This workshop will introduce techniques of using light-sensitive media to create photographs without a camera. pDhaovtidogOranpdhriyk is an artist who has worked with cameraless since 2013. His artwork is held by multiple museums and and New Mexico public art collections. 19th Century History of Photography (Online) SEP 7–NOV 16 | Brenton Hamilton | $350 | 50 students This is a lecture course introducing the discovery of photography and influences in visual culture in the 19th century up to 1935. Lectures, readings, and discussion guide stiudents through the advent of technology and visual images related to photography. Brenton Hamilton is the Chair of the Professional Certificate in Visual Storytelling program at Maine Media. His teaching specialties include B&W craft, historic processes, and photographic history.
2-Day Design in the Details: Page Adaptations & Variations (Online) SEP 11–12 | Stephanie Wolff | $350 | 12 students Create a collection of inventive page structures suitable for use in a variety of bindings. This workshop offers some approaches to designing pages that go beyond the regular printed page, but are easily bound into traditional forms. Stephanie Wolff works with paper, text, textile, and the book form, with projects that explore themes of weather, history, and rural life, among other topics. Digital Collage and Painting (Online) SEP 15–OCT 13 | Susan Bloom | $795 | 8 students Dive into the techniques and aesthetics of digital collage using combinations of imagery sources, from photos to scans. Explore Photoshop’s capabilities for image layering and techniques for creating digital versions of traditional painting mediums. Susan Bloom is known for her fine art photography. She is considered a pioneer in alternative photographic processes, digital manipulation and multi-media approaches. 2-Day Intro to Adobe InDesign (Online) SEP 21–23 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Learn the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From importing graphics and using master pages, to formatting text and using styles, this course encompasses the basics for anyone diving into this industry standard software. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 2-Day Art on a String: An Introduction to Making Simple Paper Kites (Online) SEP 25–26 | George Peters & Emily Walker | $350 | 12 students Imagine your artwork flying in the sky. Discover simple tools to begin the exploration of art that flies. Along with processes, look at the rich international history and world culture of kites. Mmeeldainai,edWigiatalklearr’ts, fifty-year exhibition history spans photographic sculpture, fiber art, printmaking, and public art. GinestoarlglaetioPnetsecruslphtausrwe,okrikteesd, with aerial forms from gallery works to mobiles, wind sculptures and banners. Adobe InDesign: Digital Design for Publication (Online) SEP 28–OCT 7 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students This hands-on workshop teaches participants the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From master pages and importing graphics to formatting text and typography, this course encompasses the basics. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company.
Lyrical Documentary Photography (Online) SEP 30–OCT 8 | Tom Griggs | $455 | 12 students Students in this course will explore visual strategies beyond traditional modes of documentary image making. Explore how photojournalism, documentary photography and fine art photography increasingly overlap today. Tom Griggs is a photographer, editor, educator, writer, and curator living between Colombia and Mexico. He works in the field of fine arts, with an emphasis on photobooks and text-image books. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) OCT 2 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. Valerie Landsburg is an actor, director, and writer with four decades of experience in the arts. Throughout her career she has balanced and taught the demands of art and business. The Staged Poetic Image (Online) OCT 5–19 | Richard Tuschman | $850 | 12 students How do we as fine art photographers develop, strengthen, and maintain our ability to conceive and craft compositions with compelling emotional resonance? Explore the practical tools necessary to become a more effective emotional messenger. Richard Tuschman began experimenting with digital imaging in the early 1990s, developing a style that synthesized his interests in photography, painting and assemblage. Image © Vanessa Filley Culture, Identity and the Over-Painted Image (Online) OCT 5–26 | Kate Beck | $295 | 15 students This workshop explores the evocative nature of visual images within the whirlwind of contemporary culture we are all experiencing. Create a body of work that merges photography with the abstract materiality of the artist’s hand. KShaethiesrkinneowBnecfkorishaenr American painter, writer and freelance editor. motion and light. poetic, large-scale surfaces imbued with Place and Identity (Online) OCT 5–NOV 2 | Jon Henry | $750 | 12 students In this workshop, identify and examine how elements of place and identity can be used to strengthen your position and the images you aspire to make. Create a body of work that addresses your place and identity within your community. Jon Henry is a visual artist working with photography and text, from Queens NY. He is the recipient of the 2020 Arnold Newman Prize for New DIrections in Photographic Portraiture.
From A to Zine: Get your work out into the world! (Online) OCT 5–26 | Jeff Phillips | $595 | 12 students Zines offer exciting potential as a platform for creative expression and as a democratized platform for getting your work out into the world. Creators at all skill levels will learn to design, construct, and publish a zine, all while having fun! Jeff Phillips is a photographic artist living and working in Chicago IL. He is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter, and serves on the boards of directors for PhotoNOLA and Filter Photo. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Vector Graphics (Online) OCT 12–14 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Adobe Illustrator is a mainstay for designers specializing in logo creation, brand development, the creation of print collateral, and more. Students will learn the essentials of working with vector- based graphics in this intro course. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. Visual Narrative Editing Workshop (Online) OCT 25–NOV 5 | Sarah Leen & Bill Marr | $850 | 10 students Join two National Geographic editors and photographers for an intensive two-week workshop focused on the elements and tools of visual storytelling through editing, sequencing, and group critique. Sarah Leen was the first female Director of Photography at National Geographic Partners, and founded the Visual Thinking Collective. Bill Marr’s 40-year photography career reflects a dedication to visual content in newspapers, books, exhibits, and magazines. Developing Text-Image Projects (Online) OCT 25–NOV 22 | Tom Griggs | $455 | 12 students In this workshop, explore the integration of photography and text in your personal work, whether you are interested in making a photo-illustrated novella or just need help adding shorter text to photographic projects. lTivoimngGbreigtwgseeisnaCpohlootmogbriaapahnedr,Meedxitiocor,.eHdeucwaotrokr,swinrittheer, and curator field of fine arts, with an emphasis on photobooks and text-image books. 2-Day Adobe Bridge (Online) OCT 26–28 | David Allen | $155 | 15 students Adobe Bridge is a robust program designed for managing all of your digital assets and media. In this course, students will learn the primary features of Bridge and how to incorporate it into their existing workflows. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company.
Distinctively Yours: From ideas to imagery; breathing life into your unique photographic project (Online) NOV 1–5 | Eileen McCarney Muldoon & Olaf Willoughby | $725 | 12 students Single images may be how most photos are made, but some photographers want to go further. In this workshop, move beyond the obvious to energize your photography and creativity. Eileen McCarney Muldoon is a fine art photographer and teacher. Olaf Willoughby is a photographer, writer, researcher and facilitator. The Personal Project: From Concept to Completion (Online) NOV 2–30 | Susan Burnstine | $895 | 10 students Fine art photography translates ideas into images, and images into a voice. But how do you transform your personal vision into a meaningful body of work? This class will provide students the tools to articulate their vision. Susan Burnstine is an award-winning professional fine art and commercial photographer who builds homemade cameras and lenses using plastic, vintage parts, and random household objects. Self-Publishing Photo Books with Blurb in Lightroom (Online) NOV 2–11 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students There are a lot of online platforms for self-publishing, but the Blurb plug-in for Lightroom stands out as a great option, espe- cially for photographers. In this workshop, use the Book Module in Blurb to design an image-driven book. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 3 Ways to Leverage your Website for a Financially Sustainable Art Career (Online) NOV 5 | Sarah Berkeley | $235 | 24 students A portfolio website is an essential component in expanding your audience and building your art career. But then what? In this workshop, dig into ways to leverage your website to create a financially sustainable art career without denigrating your work. SanadrachoBnecrekpetluyailsaarntisetffwichieonccoymnbeirnde, swheebr designer, photographer, strategic thinking, tech and art skills to help other artists build creative careers. 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop (Online) NOV 6–7 | Kerstin Gilg | $295 | 10 students Grants are a crucial source of funding for film, photography, and new media projects. Explore how to navigate the labyrinth of foundations, build a virtual portfolio, create a proposal, and present your projects for grant consideration. Kerstin Gilg works at the Maine Arts Commission where he serves as the director of the media arts program and the performing arts program.
2-Day Intro to Adobe InDesign (Online) NOV 16–18 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Learn the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From importing graphics and using master pages, to formatting text and using styles, this course encompasses the basics for anyone diving into this industry standard software. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. The Plant Portrait (Online) DEC 4–5 | Lee Anne White | $295 | 20 students You don’t need a large studio to create still life photographs of plants. In this online course, learn how to set up a small tabletop studio using window light, choose plants that photograph well, and bring out their personality in a plant portrait. Lee Anne White is a landscape and botanical photographer whose work has been exhibited in both solo and group shows, including 30 works on permanent display at Brenau University. Adobe InDesign: Digital Design for Publication (Online) DEC 7–16 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students This hands-on workshop teaches participants the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From master pages and importing graphics to formatting text and typography, this course encompasses the basics. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company.
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FILMMAKING 4-8 Session Mentoring Program (Online) AUG 1–DEC 17 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 1-on-1 Students may opt into this program to engage with mentors with focused specialties. Cinematographer and colorist David Martinez, will be available to lend his expertise, as will editor, animator, and sound designer, Alex Burnett, and media producer Tom Ryan. Other mentors also available. Advanced Young Filmmakers (Online) AUG 3–12 | Instructor TBD | $650 | 12 students This workshop picks up where the “Young Filmmakers” workshop ends and is designed for teens who already have foundational skills in the filmmaking process, including cinematography, editing, lighting, and more! 2-Day Young DSLR & Mirrorless Cinematography (Online) AUG 7–8 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 12 students This course is designed for high school-aged students who are interested in filmmaking and want to take their camera skills to a new level. In this class we will focus on DSLR & Mirrorless cameras, which, due to their affordability and capability, have become a mainstay for young filmmakers.
2-Day Sound Design - Young Artists (Online) AUG 7–8 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 12 students Sound design is often the unsung hero of a scene. Whether you’re using sound to add texture, help tell your story, or to create emotional impact in a moment, understanding how to build artful sound design can take your film to a whole new level. Adobe Premiere (Online) AUG 9–13 | Alex Burnett | $895 | 12 students Understanding the editor’s job of combining images, words, and audio into a cohesive and engaging body of work is essential for all filmmakers. This course is designed for those with little to no editing experience. Start with the basics and build from there. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 2-Day Pro Tools (Online) AUG 12–13 | Walter Clissen | $350 | 12 students This intensive crash-course introduces you to the fundamental principles and concepts of Pro Tools, and brings you the essential skills and knowledge needed to bring a project from initial set-up to final mix-down. Walter Clissen has 25+ years of experience in all aspects of the audio world, and established a very successful professional career as an engineer and producer in Los Angeles, CA. 2-Day Young Cinematographers: Camera in Motion (Online) AUG 14–15 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 12 students This course is designed for high school-aged students interested in filmmaking and cinematography. We will explore the fundamentals and art of the “camera in motion” to bring your filmmaking skills to a new level. Editing For Genre: A Four Session Workshop Series (Online) AUG 14–SEP 25 | Luis Zerón | $275 | 40 students Over four sessions, learn how to navigate the unique challenges an editor confronts in cutting for different genres from accomplished Netflix and HBO editor, Luis Zerón. Luis Zerón has edited series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors).
1-Day Cutting Drama (Online) AUG 14 | Luis Zerón | $75 | 40 students In this three hour session, learn how to create dramatic tension through dialogue scenes. Participants will examine how to build emotion and get the best out of actors and story. Luis Zerón has edited series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors). Audio Post Production (Online) AUG 16–20 | Walter Clissen | $850 | 12 students The workshop offers a unique opportunity to Learn to guide a project through this critical phase of post-production and develop the professional skills required to work in this exciting area of the industry. Walter Clissen has 25+ years of experience in all aspects of the audio world, and established a very successful professional career as an engineer and producer in Los Angeles, CA. Story Structure and Character Development (Online) AUG 16–20 | Wayne Beach | $925 | 12 students This unit provides a solid foundation in the essentials of screenwriting: concept, character, story, plot, dialogue, and structure. Guided by a professional screenwriter, students will examine format, the importance of visual storytelling, the process of shaping story, and more! Wayne Beach has written screenplays for Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, Sony, TNT, Wolf Films, and other studios and networks. His students have gone on to win Oscars and Emmys. DaVinci Resolve (Online) AUG 16–20 | David Martinez | $795 | 12 students This workshop is an introduction to digital color correction and grading using DaVinci Resolve. Students will take their first steps toward a technical understanding of the art and craft of color correction and grading for digital video. Dcianveimd aMtiacrtaipnperzoiascahptroovdiusucealr and cinematographer known for his storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) AUG 21 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. Valerie Landsburg is an actor, director, and writer with four decades of experience in the arts. Throughout her career she has balanced and taught the demands of art and business.
1-Day Adobe After Effects for Beginners (Online) AUG 21 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 12 students This course is designed for the beginner who wishes to gain a foundation in this powerful tool. Following an overview of animation principles and basics of the program’s functionality, the class explores the essential tools of After Effects. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. Creative Producing for Film & TV (Online) AUG 23–27 | Eric Mofford | $895 | 12 students This workshop closely examines the role of the creative producer in overseeing the development and production of a project from conception to completion. Particular attention will be paid to strategies for getting a project to be financed and greenlit. Eric Mofford is a producer, line producer and budget consultant. He has been involved in over 150 film, television and web productions as well as numerous music videos and commercials. Adobe After Effects (Online) AUG 23–27 | Alex Burnett | $895 | 12 students Through hands-on assignments, the class explores the tools of After Effects including layers, blending modes, masks, and alpha channels. Students gain a solid understanding of After Effects and an appreciation for the possibilities of motion graphics. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 2-Day Shooting Commercials & Music Videos (Online) AUG 28–29 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 12 students This online workshop is for cinematographers, directors, producers, and all creatives who want to explore the process of creating compelling and effective promotional material and music videos. 1-Day Cutting Action (Online) AUG 28 | Luis Zerón | $75 | 40 students Students will leave with an understanding of the unique challenges of editing an action scene or sequence and the role that tempo plays in it. Learn a proven methodology to address these challenges in the cutting room. Luis Zerón has edited series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors).
2-Day Sound Design (Online) AUG 28–29 | Alex Burnett | $350 | 12 students Gain a strong foundation in the process and creative possibilities of working with sound in post-production. We will discuss various dramatic scenarios, and how to gauge whether a scene is best served by silence, sound effects, or music. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 2-Day Nonfiction Cinematography & Editing (Online) SEP 4–5 | David Martinez & Tom Ryan | $325 | 12 students This course is for emerging documentary filmmakers and video professionals who want to explore the growing possibilities of shooting non-fiction stories with today’s most accessible, and increasingly capable, digital cinema camera. David Martinez is a producer, colorist and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. Tom Ryan is a New England-based editor and filmmaker working extensively in commercial, corporate, and documentary film. 1-Day Digital Workflow in Adobe Premiere (Online) SEP 11 | Tom Ryan | $150 | 12 students This course is for filmmakers, video professionals, photographers, and anyone looking to gain a strong foundation in the necessary knowledge to start editing video captured in today’s digital formats using the industry software Adobe Premiere Pro. Tom Ryan is a New England-based editor and filmmaker working extensively in commercial, corporate, and documentary film. He has freelanced in production for over eight years. 1-Day Cutting Montage Sequences (Online) SEP 11 | Luis Zerón | $75 | 40 students Analyze the characteristics of montage sequences and review representative examples from film and television. Luis will share his methodology to address how to build these sequences in the editing room, and will cite examples from his own work. dLuoicsuZmeeróntnahriaess,emdiutesidc series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors). 2-Day iPhone Filmmaking (Online) SEP 18–19 | Anna Graham | $375 | 12 students While iPhone users have long been aware of their ability to create spontaneous films, what are the implications for using this tool to create non-fiction, fiction, and experimental films? How is it changing the cinematic landscape? Join us and find out! Anna Graham is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and teacher based out of Boston, MA. She is a teaching assistant at Harvard University and actively freelances in the professional sphere.
1-Day The Art of Cinematography (Online) SEP 18 | David Martinez | $165 | 12 students David Martinez along with a guest cinematographer will discuss aesthetic and technical considerations of the craft and process of cinematography. We explore the camera as a tool, and the theory of cinematic storytelling. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 1-Day Cutting Suspense & Thrillers (Online) SEP 25 | Luis Zerón | $75 | 40 students In this three hour session we will analyze the characteristics of suspense/thriller as a genre and review examples of representative scenes. Luis will share his methodology to build these scenes in the editing room and give examples from his own work. Luis Zerón has edited series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors). Documentary Master Class (Online) SEP 27–OCT 1 | Jessica Beshir | $895 | 10 students This master class is for filmmakers and students who want to sharpen their work with the mentoring of an acclaimed and award-winning documentary filmmaker. Students in this class also receive a virtual pass to the Camden International Film Festival! Jessica Beshir is an award-winning Mexican-Ethiopian director, cinematographer and producer. Her latest film “Faya Dayi” was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance this year. 1-Day Adobe After Effects for Beginners (Online) OCT 2 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 12 students This course is designed for the beginner who wishes to gain a foundation in this powerful tool. Following an overview of animation principles and basics of the program’s functionality, the class explores the essential tools of After Effects. hAalesxwBourrkneedttwiisthainNtehwe England-based filmmaker and editor who worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) OCT 2 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. Valerie Landsburg is an actor, director, and writer with four decades of experience in the arts. Throughout her career she has balanced and taught the demands of art and business.
1-Day Lighting Basics (Online) OCT 2 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students Learning how to properly light spaces and subjects is an essential part of the creation of any film or video project. Through lectures and demonstrations of theory and lighting techniques, learn how to best use natural and artificial light to tell your story. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. Editing the Series (Online) OCT 2–DEC 11 | Luis Zerón | $1095 | 9 students This class will involve lecture, group discussion, and one-on-one sessions for the instructor to react to student work. Editing exercises focus on the development of different skills, in scenarios that reproduce the challenges facing an editor of a series. Luis Zerón has edited series for Netflix and HBO, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. Based in Mexico City, he is a member of the AMAE (Spanish association of editors). 2 Day The Art of Super 8 Filmmaking (Online) OCT 2–3 | Anna Graham | $350 | 12 students This workshop allows for students to approach filmmaking with a DIY, hands-on approach. Using a non-toxic, eco-friendly developing process, students will be guided through the shooting and developing process of black and white Super 8 film. Anna Graham is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and teacher based out of Boston, MA. She is a teaching assistant at Harvard University and actively freelances in the professional sphere. 1-Day Lighting for Film & TV (Online) OCT 3 | David Martinez | $195 | 12 students This workshop is for cinematographers, video professionals, and freelance filmmakers who want to engage in a dynamic discussion about lighting and learn about lighting techniques and styles used in feature films, commercials, and episodic television. cDianveimd aMtiacrtaipnperzoiascahptroovdiusucealr and cinematographer known for his storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. Unreal Game World Building (Online) OCT 9–10 | Chuck Carter | $350 | 12 students Epic’s Unreal Engine is a free, real-time game engine, with capabilities to render hi-resolution live-action backgrounds during sequences for nearly any project. Learn the basics of Unreal, creating fully realized environments and custom objects. Chuck Carter has worked in the artistic end of the science and entertainment industries for more than 30 years. He has worked on video games as an artist, art director, and graphics supervisor.
1-Day Audio Production (Online) OCT 9 | Bill Pawlowski | $195 | 12 students The workshop concentrates on production sound for film. Students will learn the production processes involved in capturing audio on the set or on location and will understand the dynamic between sound and picture–sound’s role in a story. Bill Pawlowski is a Brooklyn-based production sound mixer who has worked on features, shorts and documentaries around the world for clients such as HBO, Google and Nike. Adobe Premiere (Online) OCT 11–15 | Alex Burnett | $895 | 12 students Understanding the editor’s job of combining images, words, and audio into a cohesive and engaging body of work is essential for all filmmakers. This course is designed for those with little to no editing experience. Start with the basics and build from there. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. Deeper Docs (Online) OCT 12–28 | Ben Levine | $795 | 12 students In this intimate workshop, Oscar nominated Ben Levine will offer his decades-long experience to look at case studies and workshop your projects for solving problems of access, trust, and discovery. Ben Levine’s award-winning work expands uses of documentary video from storytelling to engaging both film and filmmaking process to motivate social change and address injustice. 1-Day Audio Post Production (Online) OCT 16 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 12 students This workshop concentrates on the foundation and principles of audio post-production and the effective manipulation of dialogue, music, and sound effects to create a unified soundtrack. Learn practical, beneficial knowledge of audio in film production. hAalesxwBourrkneedttwiisthainNtehwe England-based filmmaker and editor who worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 1-Day Editing Bootcamp (Online) OCT 16 | Tom Ryan | $175 | 12 students This online bootcamp is for filmmakers and photographers looking to gain a strong foundation of the digital workflow and knowledge necessary to start editing video captured in today’s digital formats using the industry software Adobe Premiere Pro. Tom Ryan is a New England-based editor and filmmaker working extensively in commercial, corporate, and documentary film. He has freelanced in production for over eight years.
1-Day Camera in Motion (Online) OCT 16 | Paul Taylor & David Martinez | $175 | 12 students This course is for emerging cinematographers and filmmakers looking to explore the fundamentals of camera operation and movement. We will break down the many ways in which we might move the camera in telling visual stories. Paul Taylor works out of Los Angeles and has taught Steadicam workshops for most of his 25+ years in the film and TV industry. David Martinez is a producer, colorist and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. Screenwriting Retreat (Online) OCT 25–29 | Lara Shapiro | $795 | 10 students Filmmaking must begin with a solid screenplay. This workshop is for writers who have a screenplay in progress and are seeking guidance, direction and focus from an accomplished screenwriter. Lara Shapiro is a writer and director in film and TV. Her work as a writer includes the FX drama The Americans and the Epix spy drama Berlin Station. Adobe After Effects (Online) OCT 25–29 | Alex Burnett | $895 | 12 students Through hands-on assignments, the class explores the tools of After Effects including layers, blending modes, masks, and alpha channels. Students gain a solid understanding of After Effects and an appreciation for the possibilities of motion graphics. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 1-Day DaVinci Resolve for Beginners (Online) OCT 30 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students This workshop is a crash-course introduction to the powerful, industry-standard, color correction software, DaVinci Resolve. Take your first steps toward a technical understanding of the art and craft of color correction and grading for digital video. cDianveimd aMtiacrtaipnperzoiascahptroovdiusucealr and cinematographer known for his storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 2-Day Shooting Commercials & Music Videos (Online) NOV 6–7 | Instructor TBD | $325 | 12 students This online workshop is for cinematographers, directors, producers, and all creatives who want to explore the process of creating compelling and effective promotional material and music videos.
2-Day Pro Tools (Online) NOV 6–7 | Walter Clissen | $350 | 12 students This intensive crash-course introduces you to the fundamental principles and concepts of Pro Tools, and brings you the essential skills and knowledge needed to bring a project from initial set-up to final mix-down. Walter Clissen has 25+ years of experience in all aspects of the audio world, and established a very successful professional career as an engineer and producer in Los Angeles, CA. 2-Day DSLR & Mirrorless Video (Online) NOV6–7 | David Martinez | $350 | 14 students This 2-day class is ideal for anyone interested in working with the powerful and accesible DSLR/DSLM to capture high quality video. In this workshop we will cover all of the basic functionality of this powerful tool. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop (Online) NOV 6–7 | Kerstin Gilg | $295 | 10 students Grants are a crucial source of funding for film, photography, and new media projects. Explore how to navigate the labyrinth of foundations, build a virtual portfolio, create a proposal, and present your projects for grant consideration. Kerstin Gilg works at the Maine Arts Commission where he serves as the director of the media arts program and the performing arts program. The Art of Editing (Online) NOV 6–DEC 11 | Toby Yates | $950 | 9 students This five-week workshop is for editors, directors, and other filmmakers who want to go beyond software and workflow, and explore the nuances of what makes a cut motivated and compelling. HToebhyaYsawteosrkisedanasawa afirldm-wainndnitnegleevdisiitoonr now based in Los Angeles. editor for more than 20 years, and his credits include Shameless and Brothers and Sisters. 2-Day Lighting for Film & TV (Online) NOV 13–14 | David Martinez | $350 | 14 students This workshop is for cinematographers, video professionals, and freelance filmmakers who want to engage in a dynamic discussion about lighting and learn about lighting tech- niques and styles used in feature films, commercials, and episodic television. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist.
Audio Post Production (Online) NOV 15–19 | Walter Clissen | $850 | 12 students The workshop offers a unique opportunity to Learn to guide a project through this critical phase of post-production and develop the professional skills required to work in this exciting area of the industry. Walter Clissen has 25+ years of experience in all aspects of the audio world, and established a very successful professional career as an engineer and producer in Los Angeles, CA. 2-Day Adobe Premiere (Online) NOV 20–21 | Alex Burnett | $350 | 12 students Adobe Premiere continues to be the preferred software for many professional editors. In this crash course, students learn to use and navigate Premiere’s dynamic interface and robust set of tools. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. 1-Day GoPro Cinematography & Color Grading (Online) NOV 20 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students This 1-day crash course affords a great opportunity to delve into both the shooting and color grading process with GoPros. Gain versatility in your skillset, and add a powerful new addition to your post-production workflow. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 2-Day Adobe After Effects (Online) DEC 4–5 | Instructor TBD | $350 | 12 students Adobe After Effects continues to be the industry standard for creating motion graphics. Create dynamic content for logo treatments and commercials, and gain a solid understanding of After Effects and an appreciation for its possibilities. 2-Day the Art of Pitching DEC 4–5 | Wayne Beach | $350 | 12 students Before a script or film can be sold, a buyer must be captivated and seduced into experiencing it. This often starts with one ex- pertly crafted line. Learn how to pitch concisely and effectively, guided by a writer whose pitches have prompted bidding wars. Wayne Beach has written screenplays for Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, Sony, TNT, Wolf Films, and other studios and networks. His students have gone on to win Oscars and Emmys.
The AD/UPM/Line Producer Workshop (Online) DEC 6–10 | Eric Mofford | $750 | 12 students During this intensive five day course, students will explore the skills, procedures, attitudes, techniques, paperwork and respon- sibilities of the Line Producer, U.P.M. and A.D. that are required to plan and run a large or small production. Eric Mofford is a producer, line producer and budget consultant. He has been involved in over 150 film, television and web productions as well as numerous music videos and commercials. Nonfiction DSLR & Mirrorless Cinema (Online) DEC 6–10 | David Martinez | $795 | 14 students This course is for emerging documentary filmmakers and video professionals who want to explore the growing possibilities of shooting non-fiction stories with today’s most accessible, and increasingly capable, digital cinema cameras. David Martinez is a producer and cinematographer known for his cinematic approach to visual storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 2-Day Accelerated Audio Storytelling (Online) DEC 11–12 | Suzi Pond | $175 | 8 students This workshop provides students with a taste of gathering field interviews. Using their collected sound, students will learn the basics of editing — including how to export their project into a final product / sound file. Suzi Pond is an awarding-winning digital journalist, producer and storyteller. She cut her journalism chops at Boston magazine and later as a multimedia producer specializing in audio and video production. 1-Day DaVinci Resolve for Beginners (Online) DEC 11 | David Martinez | $175 | 12 students This workshop is a crash-course introduction to the powerful, industry-standard, color correction software, DaVinci Resolve. Take your first steps toward a technical understanding of the art and craft of color correction and grading for digital video. Dcianveimd aMtiacrtaipnperzoiascahptroovdiusucealr and cinematographer known for his storytelling. David has traveled the world as a cinematographer and colorist. 1-Day Audio Post Production & Sound Design (Online) DEC 12 | Alex Burnett | $175 | 12 students This workshop concentrates on the foundation and principles of audio post-production and the effective manipulation of dialogue, music, and sound effects to create a unified soundtrack. Alex Burnett is a New England-based filmmaker and editor who has worked within the worlds of narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality.
WRITING THE WRITERS HARBOR® Story Structure and Character Development (Online) AUG 16–20 | Wayne Beach | $925 | 12 students This unit provides a solid foundation in the essentials of screenwriting: concept, character, story, plot, dialogue, and structure. Guided by a professional screenwriter, students will examine format, the importance of visual storytelling, the process of shaping story, and more! Wayne Beach has written screenplays for Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, Sony, TNT, Wolf Films, and other studios and networks. His students have gone on to win Oscars and Emmys. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) AUG 21 or OCT 2 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. dVeacleardieesLaonf desxbpuerrgieniscaeninatchtoera, drtisre. Tcthoror,uagnhdowutrihteerr with four has career she balanced and taught the demands of art and business. Flash Fiction Frenzy (Online) OCT 5–14 | Gabriel Bump | $550 | 12 students In this workshop, students will attempt to pack powerful stories into small packages, inspired by daily readings of flash fiction, short stories, and prose poems. Emulate the masters while honing your unique voice. Gabriel Bump’s nonfiction and fiction have appeared in Slam magazine, the Huffington Post, Springhouse Journal, and more. He was awarded the 2016 Deborah Slosberg Memorial Award for Fiction.
Poetry Fundamentals (Online) OCT 19–28 | Chen Chen | $550 | 12 students In this generative workshop, students will focus on and work to hone a different fundamental aspect of poetry each class, striving toward what poet Jericho Brown has called “the gorgeous and enduring thing.” Chen Chen is the author of When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities, which won the A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize, Thom Gunn Award for Gay Poetry, and others. Screenwriting Retreat (Online) OCT 25–29 | Lara Shapiro | $795 | 10 students Filmmaking must begin with a solid screenplay. This workshop is for writers who have a screenplay in progress and are seeking guidance, direction and focus from an accomplished screenwriter. Lara Shapiro is a writer and director in film and TV. Her work as a writer includes the FX drama The Americans and the Epix spy drama Berlin Station. 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop (Online) NOV 6–7 | Kerstin Gilg | $295 | 10 students Grants are a crucial source of funding for film, photography, and new media projects. Explore how to navigate the labyrinth of foundations, build a virtual portfolio, create a proposal, and present your projects for grant consideration. Kerstin Gilg works at the Maine Arts Commission where he serves as the director of the media arts program and the performing arts program. 2-Day the Art of Pitching DEC 4–5 | Wayne Beach | $350 | 12 students Before a script or film can be sold, a buyer must be captivated and seduced into experiencing it. This often starts with one ex- pertly crafted line. Learn how to pitch concisely and effectively, guided by a writer whose pitches have prompted bidding wars. WCeanytnueryBFeoaxc,hDhisansewy,rSitotenny,sTcNreTe, nWpolalfysFiflomrsW, aanrdneortBheror ss.t,uTdwioens taientdh networks. His students have gone on to win Oscars and Emmys.
BOOK ARTS & DESIGN Paper Weaving (Online) AUG 9–13 | Helen Hiebert | $295 | 20 students Explore the basics and push the boundaries of paper weaving as you weave straight and curved strips, add a warp, make shaped weavings and cut windows to reveal paper layers. Helen Hiebert is a Colorado artist who constructs installations, sculptures, films, artists’ books and works in paper using hand- made paper as her primary medium. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) AUG 21 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. VdeacleardieesLaonf desxbpuerrgieniscaeninatchtoera, drtisre. Tcthoror,uagnhdowutrihteerr with four has career she balanced and taught the demands of art and business. 2-Day Shrigley Binding (Online) AUG 23–27 | Erin Fletcher | $195 | 12 students The Shrigley is an innovative way to house loose ephemera, postcards, photographs, prints and more. Learn the folding techniques to create frames with various corner styles, and once the pages are assembled, create a hardcover case with a tie. Erin Fletcher is a fine binder and book artist who graduated from the North Bennett Street School. She opened Herringbone Bindery in Boston in 2012 and offers a variety of bookbinding services.
Self-Publishing Photo Books with Blurb in Lightroom (Online) SEP 7–16 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students There are a lot of online platforms for self-publishing, but the Blurb plug-in for Lightroom stands out as a great option, espe- cially for photographers. In this workshop, use the Book Module in Blurb to design an image-driven book. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 2-Day Design in the Details: Page Adaptations & Variations (Online) SEP 11–12 | Stephanie Wolff | $350 | 12 students Create a collection of inventive page structures suitable for use in a variety of bindings. This workshop offers some approaches to designing pages that go beyond the regular printed page, but are easily bound into traditional forms. Stephanie Wolff works with paper, text, textile, and the book form, with projects that explore themes of weather, history, and rural life, among other topics. 1-Day Hidden & Revealed - Pocket Books (Online) SEP 18 | Macy Chadwick | $195 | 15 students This one day online workshop will explore the interactive qualities of Hedi Kyle’s storage book binding — what is hidden and what is revealed with each turn of the page. Macy Chadwick is the founder and director of In Cahoots Residency in Petaluma, CA. Macy creates books and limited edition prints in her letterpress studio. Her work is in prominent collections globally. 2-Day Intro to Adobe InDesign (Online) SEP 21–23 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Learn the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From importing graphics and using master pages, to formatting text and using styles, this course encompasses the basics for anyone diving into this industry standard software. DexapveidrieAnlcleeninisdaigsietaalsopnriendtindge,saigrtnedrirwecitthioonv, earnd15byoeoakrsdoefsign. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 2-Day Art on a String: An Introduction to Making Simple Paper Kites (Online) SEP 25–26 | George Peters & Emily Walker | $350 | 12 students Imagine your artwork flying in the sky. Discover simple tools to begin the exploration of art that flies. Along with processes, look at the rich international history and world culture of kites. Melanie Walker’s fifty-year exhibition history spans photographic media, digital art, sculpture, fiber art, printmaking, and public art. George Peters has worked with aerial forms from gallery works to installation sculpture, kites, mobiles, wind sculptures and banners.
Embroidered: Embellished Paper & Photos (Online) SEP 25–OCT 2 | Erin Sweeney | $225 | 12 students In this workshop, we will explore many different embroidery stitches, techniques, and materials for embellishing your work in a new way. Adding line, value, color and even text in these hand-sewn ways adds a new tactile element to your surfaces. Erin Sweeney is an artist working and teaching from her Lovely In The Home Studio. She was awarded the Elizabeth C. Roberts Prize for Graduate Book Arts, and exhibits her work nationally. Adobe InDesign: Digital Design for Publication (Online) SEP 28–OCT 7 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students This hands-on workshop teaches participants the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From master pages and importing graphics to formatting text and typography, this course encompasses the basics. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 1-Day Business Plans for Artists (Online) OCT 2 | Valerie Landsburg | $105 | 10 students Learn why a business plan is a vital instrument in helping you realize your potential, and learning who you are in the middle of what you hope to achieve. Valerie Landsburg is an actor, director, and writer with four decades of experience in the arts. Throughout her career she has balanced and taught the demands of art and business. Culture, Identity and the Over-Painted Image (Online) OCT 5–26 | Kate Beck | $295 | 15 students This workshop explores the evocative nature of visual images within the whirlwind of contemporary culture we are all experiencing. Create a body of work that merges photography with the abstract materiality of the artist’s hand. SKhaethiesrkinneowBnecfkorishaenr American painter, writer and freelance editor. motion and light. poetic, large-scale surfaces imbued with Miniature Worlds: Dioramas & Tunnel Books (Online) OCT 7–21 | Rebecca Goodale | $285 | 30 students Use mixed media collage to create a few different book-like structures that allow you to create a 3-dimensional world inside a book. The tunnel book, the toy-like diorama and two single sheet books with stand up worlds within. Rebecca Goodale has been creating a series of artist’s books about Maine’s rare plants and animals for the past twenty years. She is also known for her collaborative book projects with other artists.
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Vector Graphics (Online) OCT 12–14 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Adobe Illustrator is a mainstay for designers specializing in logo creation, brand development, the creation of print collateral, and more. Students will learn the essentials of working with vector- based graphics in this intro course. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 2-Day Adobe Bridge (Online) OCT 26–28 | David Allen | $155 | 15 students Adobe Bridge is a robust program designed for managing all of your digital assets and media. In this course, students will learn the primary features of Bridge and how to incorporate it into their existing workflows. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. Self-Publishing Photo Books with Blurb in Lightroom (Online) NOV 2–11 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students There are a lot of online platforms for self-publishing, but the Blurb plug-in for Lightroom stands out as a great option, espe- cially for photographers. In this workshop, use the Book Module in Blurb to design an image-driven book. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. 2-Day Intro to Adobe InDesign (Online) NOV 16–18 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students Learn the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From importing graphics and using master pages, to formatting text and using styles, this course encompasses the basics for anyone diving into this industry standard software. eDxapveidrieAnlcleeninisdaigsietaalsopnriendtindge,saigrtnedrirwecitthioonv, earnd15byoeoakrsdoefsign. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company. Adobe InDesign: Digital Design for Publication (Online) DEC 7–16 | David Allen | $295 | 15 students This hands-on workshop teaches participants the ins and outs of Adobe’s extensive design program. From master pages and importing graphics to formatting text and typography, this course encompasses the basics. David Allen is a seasoned designer with over 15 years of experience in digital printing, art direction, and book design. In 2018 he founded Render, a design and publication company.
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