VC Academy

Take a class at VC Academy with working industry professionals. Classes are appropriate for all levels of students, unless otherwise stated. Class sizes are limited, so reserve your space by purchasing online today.

To register, please contact Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462, ext. 32 or Click to Buy Now.

SOUND WORKSHOP FOR THE DO-IT-YOURSELF FILMMAKER
WITH JON OH

 SATURDAY FEB. 20   |   11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
@ Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Thinking of adding a voice-over? What about layering some sound effects? For your aural pleasure, we are excited to offer a workshop and demonstration on basic post-production sound for the do-it-yourself filmmaker, led by sound designer and mixer Jon Oh.
 
Jon has been working as a Los Angeles-based sound designer and mixer for over 20 years. Using the Pro Tools platform, Jon will focus on basic techniques and strategies to prepare your soundtrack — prepping the score; the ins and outs of voice-overs; recording, creating and editing sound effects; do-it-yourself foley and dialogue replacement; organizing tracks before the final mix; and voice dubbing.
 
Whether you’re a pro or beginning film student, you’ll learn from years of doing sound right!
 
Cost:

$30 Students, Seniors, & VC Members

$50 General

Enrollment is limited, advance RSVP & payment is required.

To register, please contact Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462, ext. 32 or Click to Buy Now.

BIN THERE, DONE THAT: FINAL CUT PRO INTENSIVE WITH WALT LOUIE
SUNDAY JAN. 31   |   10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
@ Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Think you know Final Cut Pro? Before you put your video on a butcher's block, sharpen your skills with master editor Walt Louie. This workshop will really strengthen your abilities, and you'll benefit from exercises in delivering a concise and effective message. We’ll be examining the aesthetics of editing: What makes a good cut, how and when to employ the multiple tools available: motion graphics, layering, effects and filters, without relying on gimmicks.

Participants will learn from a seasoned industry veteran with years (… dare we say decades?) of experience cutting commercial trailers for blockbuster movies. This intensive workshop is a must for anyone thinking about entering the world of commercial editing or those who just want to cut a great piece. Note: This workshop is not recommended for beginners.

Cost:

$50 Students, Seniors, & VC Members

$75 General

Enrollment is limited, advance RSVP & payment is required.

To register, please contact Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462, ext. 32 or Click to Buy Now.

CUT THE CHEESE: FINAL CUT PRO FOR NEWBIES WITH WALT LOUIE
 SUNDAY JAN. 24   |   10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
@ Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

You’ve got the shots, now you need to edit them into a great piece. Step it up a notch from iMovie, Windows Live Movie Maker, and FlipShare and learn Final Cut Pro from master editor Walt Louie. Participants will learn all the basics: what makes a good video clip, how to organize clips into bins, capturing, operating basic editing controls, performing picture and audio edits, and outputting. During the workshop, we’ll also explore how to put together a simple video montage and cutting for documentaries. For those with little or no experience with Final Cut Pro, this session is a great way to learn all the functionality of the software.

Cost:

$50 Students, Seniors, & VC Members

$75 General

Enrollment is limited, advance RSVP & payment is required.

To register, please contact Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462, ext. 32 or Click to Buy Now.

BEFORE YOU CALL "ACTION!": DIRECTING WORKSHOP WITH HENRY CHAN
 THURSDAY NOV.  19   |   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
@ Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Acclaimed film and television director Henry Chan (10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, SCRUBS, MOESHA) will be revealing successful ways of staging scenes and how to work effectively with your actors and crew. Working with actors Kennedy Kabasares and Melody Butiu in this workshop, he will demonstrate how to make the best use of rehearsals and create an environment where actors feel free to explore. This is a must for any filmmaker interested in improving his/her skills as a director. Participants may bring in their own short 2-person scene to workshop, time permitting.

Cost:

$35 Students, Seniors, & VC Members

$50 General

Enrollment is limited, advance RSVP & payment is required. To register, please contact Kennedy Kabasares at (213) 680-4462, ext. 32 or Click to Buy Now.

VISUAL STYLE AND THE CAMERA WITH PATTI LEE
SATURDAY NOV.  7   |   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
@ Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hollywood cinematographer Patti Lee (PLEASANTVILLE, THE BERNIE MAC SHOW) will teach a hands-on, interactive workshop on how to choose a visual style for your next film. Topics include: how to visually translate a project through framing, style and lighting decisions, how to incorporate narrative shooting into a documentary, and more. Participants will view sample clips and learn how Patti works with directors on different projects. She will also share her experience with different camera choices, and share her knowledge of shooting in HD as well as how to take advantage of VC's Sony PD-150 DVCAM cameras.

Cost:

$35 Students, Seniors, & VC Members

$50 General

STORYTELLING: STRAIGHT AND TO THE POINT
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12   |  11 AM to 1:30 PM

@ Visual Communications

120 Judge John Aiso St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Filmmaking is visual storytelling. Learn how to tell simple, effective stories using paper, pencils and your own voice with VC master instructor, Mar Elepaño. An adjunct faculty member at USC School of Cinematic Arts, Mar has led Visual Communications’ educational offerings, from Super 8 filmmaking to youth video workshops for the past decade and a half. Highly animated and wildly entertaining, Mar will challenge participants to focus on the power of the story and strengthen one’s ability to tell a good story. This class is highly recommended for filmmakers at all levels, ages 18 and up. Limit 10 students.

Cost:

$25 Students, Seniors, & VC Members
$30 General