High Definition

THE HDV COURSE

At The Brighton Film School in Association with AVID UK

The new HDV format is revolutionising the low budget film industry. Filmmakers now have access to high definition pictures with small, low cost cameras. There is no excuse now, not to make that film!

This aim of this course is to give participants the technical skills and knowledge to make films using the Sony Z1 High Definition Video camera. It will equally cover post production and editing with Avid’s powerful Xpress Pro HD software.

This is a one day course aimed at those with some camera knowledge and familiarity with film grammar. It is for those interested in using the HDV format, for short films, documentaries and commercial work.

Since it’s release in 2005 Sony’s Z1 Camera has been a best seller because of its ability to shoot High Definition Video (and DV) in a true 16:9 frame. High definition is accessible now, and we will teach you to use it to best effect.

The course concentrates on practical and technical knowledge of HDV cameras, and editing.

As well as looking in depth at this camera we will also discuss the merits alternative cameras such as the very impressive Canon XLH-1.

 

 

Topics covered include:

• What is HDV?
• How does it compare to other formats?
• Sony Z1 Features in Depth
• Practical Session – Hands on session with the Z1
• Editing HDV
• Avid Xpress Pro HD

A detailed course outline will be available here.

The course will be run at the Brighton Film Studios:

Brighton Film Studios Ltd
95 Ditchling Road
Brighton
BN1 4ST

The Minimum class size is 10, and the maximum 25. Please book early to avoid disappointment. A lot of information will be covered over the day, but it will be fun and interesting, and course notes will be given.

The next course date will be announced soon. Courses will be held once a month thereafter, and more dates will follow soon.

The cost is £100, and online payment is available through Paypal below and at The Brighton Film School Site through WorldPay. The course is run in association with Avid, and with the full support of SONY UK, who are both providing hardware and back up materials.