FALL 2015 Workshops and Courses Comprehensive Production Training for Film, Video and Interactive Art 2 lift Workshop Registration and Policies Fall 2015 lift Workshops Address: Registration Contact 1137 Dupont Street Registration is on a first come, first served basis starting at If you have any questions, please contact Toronto, Ontario 10am, Tuesday September 22, 2015. Register in person at LIFT LIFT at 416.588.6444, Monday to Friday, M6H 2A3 Canada with cash, Interac, Visa, MasterCard or American Express or by 10am–6pm, or e-mail [email protected]. telephone with a credit card (416.588.6444 ext 221). Cheques The workshop schedule is available on our Telephone: are not accepted. In person registration takes priority over website www.lift.ca. 416.588.6444 phone registration during busy periods. Hours: LIFT Workshops have limited enrolment. Registration is LIFT is wheelchair accessible Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm confirmed only when payment has been received in full. E-mail: All workshops take place at LIFT unless otherwise noted. [email protected] Workshop Guidelines Website: Workshops are subject to schedule, instructor content changes an Ontario government agency www.lift.ca and may be cancelled at the discretion of LIFT. All registered un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario participants will be notified of any cancellation or schedule changes. LIFT will refund full registration fees to those www.facebook.com/LIFT.ca participants unable to make rescheduled dates or cancellations. A workshop will run once we have 50% enrolment in the class; please register early to avoid disappointment. www.twitter.com/LIFTfilm LIFT workshops are best suited to individuals 18 years old and over. Only the person whose name appears on the enrolment is registered for the workshop. No other person can attend in their place. There are absolutely no make-ups or transfers allowed for any missed session. For full day workshops, we recommend that you bring lunch or snacks. Please note, all workshops that take place in our digital classroom are on the Mac platform. Video and/or audio recording of LIFT workshops is prohibited. Please note LIFT is a fragrance-free work place. To support access we ask all workshop participants refrain from using any perfumes or colognes prior to visiting LIFT. The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Participant Cancellation Policy Toronto is supported by its membership, the All cancellations must be received and confirmed by telephone Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts with a LIFT staff member during office hours. Cancellations Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, received via email, voicemail or otherwise will not be the Ontario Arts Foundation and the City of recognized. Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council. Additional support for the Fall 2015 Work- Participants must cancel up to five (5) full business days, shop series is provided by Niagara Custom excluding weekends and holidays, prior to the date of the Lab and ORWO North America. workshop to receive a 80% refund per cancelled workshop. No compensation is available for cancellations less than five (5) Last updated: August 11, 2015 full business days prior to your workshop start time or for non- attendance. Any refunds will be issued by cheque regardless of Cover photo by Michael Barker the original method of payment. www.michaelbarker.ca Fall 2015 lift Workshops Table of Contents 3 Free Programs 22 Essentials to Film Scoring 4 LIFT Fall Open House 23 Voice-Over Techniques 4 Panel Discussion: Music Video Production Cameras Outreach and Filmmaking Intensives 23 Camera Theory 5 Community and Youth Projects 24 Camera Assisting 5 Super 8MM Filmmaking Intensive 24 Bolex 16MM Cameras 25 Blackmagic Cinema Camera Oxberry 1700 Optical Printer Introduction to Filmmaking 25 DSLR Cameras for Video 6 Introduction to Independent Filmmaking 26 RED Epic Camera 6 Careers in the Film Industry Post-Production Writing and Directing 26 Editing Aesthetics 7 Short Film Writing 27 Introduction to Digital Colour Grading 7 Story Editing Essentials with DaVinci Resolve 8 Directing Dramatic Film 27 Intermediate Digital Colour Grading 8 Directing Actors for Film with DaVinci Resolve 9 Directing Music Videos 28 Documentary Editing 9 Documentary Research 28 Digital Workflows HD and RAW 10 Documentary Film Writing 29 Telecine: Film to Video Transfer 10 Directing Documentary Film 11 The Art of the Interview Creative Practises 11 Worldbuilding for Storytellers 29 Optical Printing with the Oxberry 1700 30 Hand Processing Black and White Film Producing 30 Hand Processing Colour Film 12 Starting a Production Company 12 The Business of Producing Screen Content Digital Tools, Animation and Interactivity 13 Introduction to Producing Documentary Film 31 Introduction to Final Cut Pro X 13 Producing Dramatic Film 31 Adobe Creative Suite 14 Grant Review for Arts Councils 32 Introduction to Premiere Pro 14 Multi-Platform Storytelling 32 Intermediate Premiere Pro 15 Distribution Strategies for Short Films 33 Introduction to After Effects 33 Intermediate After Effects Production 34 Websites for Artists 15 Production Management 34 Introduction to Interactive Film and Video 16 Script Supervision 16 Script Coordinating 35 LIFT Equipment, Facilities and Store 17 Cinematography Fundamentals 17 Data Management 18/19 Workshop Calendar Production Continued 20 Lighting Fundamentals 20 Creative Lighting 21 Timelapse Techniques Audio 21 Introduction to Location Sound Recording 22 Introduction to Post-Production Sound for Filmmakers and Producers 4 Free Programs Fall 2015 lift Workshops LIFT FALL OPEN HOUSE PANEL DISCUSSION: MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION Schedule: Schedule: • Tuesday September 29, 6:30pm–8pm • Thursday October 1, 6:30pm–8:30pm Cost: Cost: • Free • Free Seating is limited Founded in 1981, The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto Join us for a free panel discussion with various music video produc- (LIFT) is an artist-run cultural and educational media arts organiza- tion crew members—Producer, Director, Cinematographer and Editor. tion dedicated to celebrating excellence in the moving image. The LIFT Panelists will discuss the path from development to distribution for facility offers resources for film training and independent production both conventional and contemporary styles of music videos. They will unparalleled anywhere else in the world. Thirty years on, LIFT has share their challenges and achievements in their respective practice, seen thousands of films and videos emerge from the centre. and how that has propelled them to further express their creative vision in the filmmaking industry. Come learn how to become a member, about our workshops and how to rent equipment. Information will be available about the upcoming Moderator: Fall 2015 workshops and much of our new equipment, purchased with Louis Calabro is the Director of Awards and Special Events at the the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will be on display. Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT), where he is responsible for supervising and producing elements surrounding the Visitors are welcome to walk through the facility, but we will also Canadian Screen Awards (formerly known as the Genie and Gemini offer guided tours lead by LIFT staff at the times listed below. Tours Awards). Calabro is also Founder and Director of the Prism Prize, a will be approximately 30 minutes in length. national arts award presented to the best Canadian music video of the year. In 2005, Calabro co-founded Goin’ Steady Productions, acting as The office is located at 1137 Dupont Street (east of Dufferin Street, at DJ and producer for 200+ events in Toronto and Montréal, including the corner of Gladstone Avenue). the long-running Goin’ Steady and Chronologic dance parties. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a Major in Cinema Studies, All are welcome to attend. Louis lives and works in Toronto. Guided Tours: Scheduled Panelists: • 6:45pm Mauricio Ruiz - Producer, Mad Ruk Entertainment • 7:30pm Ohji Inoue - Director and Editor Bobby Shore - Cinematographer Nadia Tan - Editor Please consult lift.ca/workshops for updates on speakers. Fall 2015 lift Workshops Outreach / Filmmaking Intensive 5 COMMUNITY AND YOUTH PROJECTS SUPER 8MM FILMMAKING INTENSIVE Schedule: Schedule: • LIFT accepts proposals throughout the year • Saturday November 7, 12pm–4pm • Saturday November 21, 12pm-4pm Cost: • Members $145 • Non-members $165 • Enrolment is limited to 8 LIFT provides a space for communities to produce representations on Learn all aspects of operating a Super 8mm camera, with emphasis on their own terms. LIFT collaborates by extending their professional getting the best exposure and taking advantage of the unique features equipment, facilities and member resources to assist other non-profits of the Super 8mm format. Learn basic elements of camera theory and in training their constituents to make media and produce the media the fundamentals of shooting, directing and editing your own film content they need within limited budgets. project. LIFT accepts project and partnership inquiries from non-profit Super 8mm Filmmaking Intensive includes: organizations and collectives on an ongoing basis. One-off projects are · Super 8mm Camera Workshop welcome as schedules and budgets permit, however LIFT is primarily · Super 8mm Editing Workshop interested in cultivating long-term partnerships with other organiza- · Camera: Super 8mm camera (one weekend rental or one tions and collectives. These engagements can include capacity