Workshops

Western Arctic Moving Pictures is putting on a new workshop series! Anyone who is Interested in the following workshops should call the W.A.M.P office and register. There is a limit of 6 people for each workshop.

Video Sketchbook Workshop Series

Video Sketchbook is a free workshop series focused on challenging the creativity of new and emerging video-makers. It is not a technical workshop; but rather, it is for anyone who can press record, who can make a basic edit with imovie and who enjoys being creative. In the end, participants will discover a plethora of creative ideas that might otherwise go unnoticed, learn to discuss film and video more critically, and will have made a bunch of short videos, which comprise their video sketchbook. 

Workshops are every other Thursday evening starting May 17th, 18:30-21:00hrs at the Heritage Museum. Again attendance is FREE!

What people are saying about Video Sketchbook:

- " The discussions were interesting and the showcased videos were cool. A pleasant change of pace from typical workshops"

- " ... I learned that it is okay to make mistakes in film-making"

- " I like the design of the second part, where it's a lot of discussion & sharing.  The feedback; hearing what each creator was attempting is engaging"

Workshop Breakdown:

Workshop are broken into two alternating sessions, which weave together common themes and ideas

- Session One: Discussion on current topics in Cinema, Documentary, Art Film, New Media, etc. engage participants to be active viewers and share criticism.  Leading up to the class participant are asked to bring their favorite clip to add to the topic of discussion.   Theme and ideas presented at this class are then applied to a take-home video assignment for next class.

- Session Two: Take-home Assignment - A personal 'Video Challenge' presents fun and creative obstacles geared towards uncovering new ideas thought a process of video exploration and discovery.  Video Challenges are take-home assignments designed for even the amateur level videographer.  Assignments are followed by open forum viewing and critique facilitated towards an objective, non-bias discussion, where we can find out how others experiences fall inline with our own.

Workshop instructor:

Joel Maillet is a local freelance filmmaker who has been running video workshops in the North since his arrival in 2008. His experience comes from several years of working in the film industry on the East Coast after graduating from NSCAD University with a major study in filmmaking.

SCHEDULE:

THE MUSIC VIDEO - 'From Devo to Gaga'
Date: Thursday, May 17th - 6:30pm
Where: Heritage Museum Conference room.

CRITIQUE - 'Tableau Vivant'
Date: Thursday, May 31st - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.

EDITING AS STORY TELLING
Date: Thursday, June 14th - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.

CRITIQUE - 'The Epic Edit'
Date: Thursday, June 28th - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.

SESSIONS 1 - 4:

1. THE MUSIC VIDEO  'From Devo to Gaga'

For this first session of Video Sketchbook, we look to inspire ideas for the 'WAMP 48 Music Video Competition'.   We will surf the web for the best, worst, and weirdest music videos of all time, and examine them for their story, concept and aesthetic merits and faults.  *Note:  Participants may be asked to site a music video of their choice for the sake of discussion.

Video Sketchbook Challenge!
'Tableau Vivant'- Using video and real life characters, costumes, props, setting, etc. reproduce/reinterpret a painting of your choice. The painting can be anything from classic art history to something of your own.  Consider imitating its aesthetic details such as: colour, texture, lighting and most importantly composition!  Consider whether the characters and/or camera should move, or just hold still? Add music if you like.
BUT ONLY USE ONE SHOT <NO EDITING!>. Be creative with your interpretation and have fun! 

'Tableau Vivant' projects will be critiqued next class: Thursday, May 31st.
*Remember to bring the referenced painted image for comparison.

Date: Thursday, May 17th - 6:30pm
Where: Heritage Museum Conference room.

2. CRITIQUE: 'Tableau Vivant'

Instructor Joel Maillet will lead participants in a critique of their Sketchbook Challenges. Plus; introduction of next session 'Editing as Storytelling'.  Participants are asked to find a film clip that demonstrates a bold use of editing for next session:  June 14th.

DATE: Thursday, May 31st - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.


3. EDITING AS STORY TELLING

-Shot of a woman sunbathing
(Cut-to)
-Shot of a man with binoculars
(Final Effect)
WHAT A CREEP!!

This session examines the language of editing - Learn about the Jump-cut and The Montage and other once radical methods that have become an integral part of film-story telling. As example, we will watch some awesome film-clips, including clips by Hollywood Director David Mammot, who has written several books on 'How to tell stories with editing'.

Video Sketchbook Challenge!
'The Epic Edit' - Using only ONE edit what story can you tell? And to make things interesting, avoid using dialogue, text or narration!! (Due for next session- June 28th)

DATE: Thursday, June 14th - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.

4. CRITIQUE - 'The Epic Edit'

Participants will engage in a critique of their sketchbook videos. Plus; introduction of next session, 'The Art of Gore'.  Participants are asked to bring clips from their favorite gore film for next session.

DATE: Thursday, June 28th - 6:30pm
Where: YK Public Library meeting room.

 

Adobe Photoshop CS5 Workshop: Photo Retouching, and Basic Graphic Arts

Description

This workshop will provide a basic understanding behind the graphic, and photo adjustment capabilities of Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm August 20th and 21st

Instructor: Casey Koyczan

Location The W.A.M.P Office, Basement of 4916 49th Street (Kopykat North Building)

Price 50$

Program

Saturday - Graphic Arts The basic Photoshop tools, effects and fonts will be demonstrated along side proper work flow.

Sunday - Photo Retouching This day we will demonstrate colour correction, image control, the red eye tool and basic principals of visual language.