Future Filmmaker Workshops

“Majukumu”

admin — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:14:38 +0000

Well, it’s been many (way too many) days since we last updated, and of course so many incredible things have happened and we’ve been so crazy busy that time just passed us by. The big news as I’m sure you’ve guessed, is that we have a movie- and we think it’s pretty awesome. Titled “Majukumu,” [...]

In Full Swing

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:53:57 +0000

Production of the kid's movie, "title unknown," is in full swing! We've been shooting for the past three days, and the kids are doing an excellent job. Everyone is getting a chance to direct, act, operate the camera, monitor the audio, and hold the b

One Big Family

admin — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 12:22:09 +0000

December 4 Today is the fourth day of the workshop, and time is are flying by. These kids are simply AMAZING. Here’s a little introduction to each of our kids: Arnold is a natural comedian. He is always in motion... dancing, playing soccer, s

Nov 28 -Dec 01, Kenya

admin — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:15:00 +0000

November 28

We arrived very late yesterday evening at Nairobi’s small and chaotic airport. Izzo, who Willow met last year, picked us up (and our 18 bags!) and drove us to his house. Izzo is our "fixer". In the

Thank you

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:17:20 +0000

Thank you so much for your generosity, but most importantly for your belief and commitment in our first international film project in Kenya. Your donations will be providing the 8 Kenyan students and our production crew all housing, meals, transpo

Future Filmmaker Workshops International Film Project: Kenya

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:41:44 +0000

This December Future Filmmaker Workshops will be holding it’s first international non-profit film workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The goal of these international courses are to provide us an opportunity to experience children’s stories from all over

Editing Hardware and Software

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:40:20 +0000

*We edit exclusively on Apple Computers using the Final Cut Pro Studio. We also use Adobes Creative Suite, including After Effects for Motion Graphics and Special Effects.

Camera Equipment

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:42:46 +0000

*Canon 7D DSLR kit with RedRock support rig and Follow Focus

Post Production Part 2

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:32:09 +0000

By changing the timing, or context the emphasis of any statement can be changed. This ability allows the students to understand how easily this can be done. It is Future Filmmaker Workshops hope and intention that the students can use this kno

Post Production Part 1

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:48:48 +0000

The final step of our process is the editing of our film. It is said that movies are made in the editing room and there is much truth to this statement. Our editing section covers conceptual editing techniques that can be applied to any editing so