THE FILMMAKING CAMP

The Manhattan Beach Studios Filmmaking Camp is a soup to nuts production experience!

Let’s learn cameras, microphones, lights and create something fun and interesting.

What will you learn?

Filmmaking is a lifelong endeavor. We start with comfort around gear, exposure and enthusiasm for a finished product. We believe in diving in and let the creative arts flow as we hope to take away the fear of experimentation. Shoot first, enjoy, shoot again!

• Trying is always the first step
• Building a Creative Idea
• Writing a Script
• Planning the Production
• Technique for Cameras, Lights and Sound
• Exposure to Equipment
• On Set Skills and Working with a Team
• Basic Editing

Your Instructor

Mark Nicholas is the owner and founder of Manhattan Beach Studios. From lighting and audio, to camera movements and technical direction, Mark’s knowledge spans across all elements of filmmaking.

His passion in both the technical and creative sides of production has ensured that every project he leads runs smoothly and meets high standards. With his hands-on knowledge and vision, he has shaped Manhattan Beach Studios into a thriving and innovative production hub.

Camp Schedule

The Filmmaking Camp is a 2 part program – Session 1 is the basic program covering the production of a core scene, and Session 2 takes this all a step further with more complex camera moves, lighting and production value.

Session 1:

• Class 1: Cinema Camera & Settings & Lighting Technique
• Class 2:  Camera Technique | Types of Shots
• Class 3:  Audio  Technique | Script Analysis
• Class 4: Shooting a Mock Commercial
• Class 5: Script to Screen
• Class 6: Editing Multi-Cam

Session 2:

• Class 7: Building a Script
• Class 8: Mock Pre-Production Process
• Class 9: Creating and Lighting Scenes
• Class 10: Production Day | Filming a Short
• Class 11: Production Day | Filming a Short
• Class 12: Screening