Our scheduled courses run on Wednesdays and are there to provide you with what you need to hone your skills in a range of film-making and digital media skills. All Day Courses are run from 10.00am > 4.00pm - but please check this when booking...
Transform Images using Photoshop©
Learn to crop, merge, modify and transform digital images using world leading photographic software - the definitive beginners' guide.
Wednesday | 4 March 2009
Tutor | Will Bix
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Flash Animation using Flash©
Back by popular demand... make your first animation film in a day with the help of an experienced film-maker.
Wednesday | 11 March 2009
Wednesday | 20 May 2009
Tutor | Peter Snelling
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Video Camera Skills
The beginners’ guide… learn how to shoot film for effective communication. Develop skills in the all important basics in camera control, exposure, focus, shoot and edit - all the essentials for the budding movie maker in you
Wednesday | 18 March 2009
Tutor | Dan Gale
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Create a Website using Dreamweaver ©
Learn the fundamentals of this industry-sculpting software to create your own site and begin to make an impact on the world wide web...
Wednesday | 22 April 2009
Tutor | Faye Davey
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Video Editing 1 using Final Cut Pro©
Basic level course – suitable for all applications, from home to broadcast-quality video... it’ll set you well on your way in film-making...
Wednesday | 29 April 2009
Tutor | Alex Richardson
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Video Editing 2 using Final Cut Pro©
Intermediate level course – now take your knowledge to the next stage... This course covers vital file management, basic comp-ositing, layering and more.
Wednesday | 13 May 2009
Tutor | Alex Richardson
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Tripping the Light Fantastic!
This two part course will provide you with all the knowledge and practical tips to expertly light your pictures and films. World-experienced freelance photographer and tutor Bob Austen hands over the spotlight - no equipment or experience necessary.
Flash Photography
Beginner... This first course concentrates on composing light for stills - learn how to take that perfect picture using natural and flash light.
Wednesday | 25 March 2009
Tutor | Bob Austen
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
Motion Picture Light
Intermediate... you've learnt the skills for stills, now transfer your practice to motion picture. Understand digital manipulation and effects of camera movement while gaining experience using studio technical cameras.
Wednesday | 8 April 2009
Tutor | Bob Austen
Cost | £50 (concessions £35)
On-demand Courses…
Alongside our scheduled training courses, in a range of subjects taught by professional film-makers, we can create tailor-made courses in any combination of digital media and film-making skills you may require on demand - just ask!
...AND FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Young People’s Film Council
Aged 13-25? Interested in film-making, music production, animation or digital media? Then the YPFC is for you. It’s led by young people for young people. With the support of the Engine Room, the YPFC is pushing the boundaries of young people’s creativity with moving images, and is open to anyone who wants to get involved... come and join in!
...SPECIAL EVENTS
OnTrack Junction
OnTrack is a business support project for the film and media sector, part of the Somerset Film portfolio of consultancy, training and advice service.
Thursday 12 March | Shepton Mallet
OnTrack in Shepton Mallet
7.00 > 10.00pm | Entry FREE
This informal evening, at the Academy Theatre, is a chance to meet and see work by film-makers in the area. This informal event will also profile local leading lights Level Films. The event is FREE, again thanks to Rural Renaissance...
Saturday 7 March | Engine Room
Women in Film Day
10.00am > 4.30pm | Entry £10.00
Booking NOW! Call us on 01278 433187
or e-mail info@somersetfilm.com
We welcome Women in Film to The Engine Room for the sixth year running!
To celebrate International Women's Day we're gathering speakers to reflect the South West's higher than average proportion of women in the industry.
Perhaps you are already working in the industry but could do with some tips and pointers? Perhaps you're eager to forge new alliances? Or maybe you're looking for a place to start and would enjoy hearing other women talk about their work and experiences? Whatever your reason, come to The Engine Room on Saturday 7 March and talk to other women in film about what they are doing to change the face of film-making!
...REGULAR STUFF
Drop-in to The Engine Room
Call in... a range of equipment, software and support available – from video editing to sound and graphics. 3 days a week we run open access sessions where you can do all of the above and much more...
Tuesday | 2.00pm > 9.00pm
Thursday | 10.00am > 4.00pm
Saturday | 10.00am > 2.00pm
Cost | FREE!
Sessions may be subject to variation, so please phone 01278 433 187 before you visit...
Internet Coffee Bar now open!
Our new, improved internet access in bright, refurbished surroundings. Need to check e-mails or print out documents? Then this is just the place for you PLUS we've a supply of fresh, Fair Trade coffee and 'homemade' sandwiches and cakes....
Monday > Friday | 10.00am > 4.00pm
Saturday | 10.00am > 2.00pm
Saturday, November 10, 2007
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