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Caribbean Film Workshop

Nov.7-14, 2009

Viki Brown has coordinated these Caribbean workshops so that a group of people can come together and learn special skills for their growth. Many people have returned yearly to St. John in the last 20 years. Everyone meets new friends or greets friends that have become family members. Sharing experiences, working together to formulate new ideas, dancing, swimming and a lot of laughter evolve from these meetings of our life. You have a personal invitation to develop avenues of yourself that deserve such pleasures.
In 2010 will be the Healing Modalities Workshop, Healing Alchemy, Sustainable Living Workshop and Artistic Endeavors Workshop please go to contact us for more information.

Workshop: Nuts and Bolts of Producing and Distributing a Documentary
Instructors: Laurel Chiten and Andrea Leland


See their short documentary and go to their website for more information
http://www.blinddogfilms.com	www.andrealeland.com

Independent documentary filmmakers have a story to tell and a great passion for their subjects. In this age of corporate mass media, it is the individual voice of the filmmaker that stands out and is often applauded. How is one to make an artful, well crafted film and launch it so that it reaches it’s target audience? This workshop will explore the process of finding one’s own voice in filmmaking and the steps one has to take to see a film from idea to completion and presentation.
Workshop includes:

•	Dynamics of fundraising: networking, pitching your project, writing a successful proposal, finding a fiscal sponsor, identifying in-kind partners, creating a trailer, developing a realistic budget.
•	Structuring a documentary: elements of an engaging, informative documentary. Why are some films successful and other rarely seen? Is sound design necessary?
•	Working with crew members or going solo: discussion of advantages and disadvantages of working with camera, sound and editors in the production and post production phase.
•	Elements of successful interviewing: identifying a good subject to be filmed, creating a list of questions that gets the most from your subject, preparing the interviewee, and structuring the interview to add visual drama.
•	Developing a “buzz” about your film: elements of a good press packet, developing a brand and logo for your film, collecting still photos, writing newsletters during production and post production, developing the audience for your film, collecting reviews of the completed film, YouTube and more.
•	Marketing and launching the film: elements of distribution, film festival strategy, finding the right distributor for television, digital and educational markets.

This class will be helpful to students who already have a project in mind, have work in progress or have a completed documentary they are ready to promote and distribute. The class will be structured as a seminar with each student's project becoming a hands on "case study". Students can expect intensive feedback on their own projects.

Recommended Workshops: Camera Digital Movie Making, Editing with Final Cut Pro or iMovie.

(includes all daytime workshops and evening classes 8-10 pm) of Documentary Films, Inner Creative Journey's, St. John Star Gazing and Astrological Mythologies. There will be excursions to Sugar mills, Trunk Bay Beach, Cruz Bay Beach and to visit with local Musicians and Artists)

Astrological readings are available and so are fantastic massages.
An additional and optional group Sail on a multi-hull boat on Wed. 11/11/09 will be an additional fee please contact us, if you are interested.

**	(Does not include lodging, food, equipment or any transportation fees)
**	Bring your idea for a documentary, work in progress or completed documentary, camera and computer.

11/8-13 (11-1pm)
Wed. 11/11 open day

Fee $350

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Final Cut Pro Intro Workshop
Instructor : Steve Simonsen

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Apple’s Final Cut Pro editing application offers the tools for real time editing of video and audio and is quickly becoming the preferred software for movie
making professionals.

This course is best suited for participants with some experience using non- linear editing programs and a desire to move to the next level while learning the rich feature set of Apple’s Final Cut Pro.

This hands-on course uses real world footage and is designed to introduce the many uses of the application.

Whether you have experience or are just getting started in the editing field, this introduction to Final Cut Pro will quickly help you improve your editing skills.

This course, while focusing on Final Cut Pro, will demonstrate other features of the application and the practical techniques of editing projects.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

•	Working with the interface
•	Preparing a project
•	Marking and editing
•	Trimming edit points
•	Capturing footage
•	Audio adjustments
•	Applying filters
•	Adding titles and graphics
•	Finishing and outputting

Equipment you need to bring for this workshop:

•	MacBook or MacBook pro laptop computer
•	30-40 GB of disc space or an external fire wire hard drive
•	HD camcorder, prosumer camcorder, or a shoot and share, or a digital camera that shoots video

**	(Does not include lodging, food, equipment or any transportation fees)

11/8-13 (4-6pm)
Wed. 11/11 open day

Fee $320

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Editing with iMovie Workshop
Instructor : Steve Simonsen

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (This workshop is best for beginners or advanced amateurs)

iMovie is remarkably simple to learn and use. It has everything you need to capture, organize, edit and publish and share your edited movies with the world.

This course will demonstrate the complete feature set of the new version of iMovie ‘09. From fine tuning edit points to adding titles, transitions and music to eliminating shaky camera effects and working with green screen and color correction filters.

The course will cover everything you need to know to make your first movie including:

•	Instant moviemaking
•	Sharing and publishing your movie
•	Improving the look of your video
•	Advanced editing techniques
•	Visual effects
•	Working with audio
•	Adding titles
•	Intro to making a DVD

Equipment you need to bring for this workshop:

•	MacBook or MacBook pro laptop computer
•	30-40 GB of disc space or an external fire wire hard drive
•	HD camcorder, prosumer camcorder, or a shoot and share, or a digital camera that shoots video

**	(Does not include lodging, food, equipment or any transportation fees)

11/8-13 (2-4pm)
Wed. 11/11 open day

Fee $280

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Camera: Digital Video Moviemaking Workshop
for the Beginner or advanced amateur
Instructor : Bill Stelzer

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Today's palm sized camcorders contain technology that would be the envy of high end broadcast cameras only a decade ago. Learn the secrets to leverage the capabilities of these low cost consumer camcorders by maximizing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses and in the process create videos that are compelling and cinematic. Students will shoot a short movie of their choice either individually or small groups of either two or three people. In brief, you will learn the technical aspects of your camera, how to shoot, and what shots you need to get to edit a successful final project.

What you will learn:

•	Basic Video Camera Operation with hands-on use and tips
•	How to get the best camera techniques for a cinematic look
•	How to get the best sound out of your camcorder
•	How to work with the best lighting: Making the most of your existing light
•	Basic sound recording and the use of microphones
•	Basic composition
•	Planning and strategizing for the final project
•	What shots are needed for a successful final project

Equipment you need to bring for this workshop:

•	HD camcorder, prosumer camcorder, or a shoot and share, or a digital camera that shoots video

**	(Does not include lodging, food, equipment or any transportation fees)

11/8-13 - 8-10:45am
Wed. 11/11 open day

Fee $350

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Free Workshops

These workshops are Free and optional for participants and their friend.
8-10pm: Documentary Films, Inner Creative Journey's, St. John Star Gazing and Astrological Mythologies, Caribbean Drumming, Local music and dancing

Kelley Hunter - Free workshop

St. John Star Gazing and Astrological Mythologies
An hour of astronomy and myth under the tropical night skies of St. John, Virgin Islands. We'll see colored stars, find constellations and see if any planets are out, learning star lore from various cultures.

11/8/2009 (8:30-9:30pm)

Free

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Inner Creative Journeys Workshop
Instructor: Viki Brown

Visionary explorations for conscious creativity. A great way to relax and open up to your imagination and inner artistic self. Tap into yourself to find meaningful awareness. This workshop will be using ancient ceremonial 'Indigenous Dream Journeys' from Caribbean Indians like the Taino and Arawak's along with a variety of other tribes like the Shuar and Lakota. Unleashing fields of vision, you will become more acquainted with your specific needs and goals at this time. Viki will use drumming and Lakota flute playing along with visualizations to facilitate your 'Dream Journeys'. This workshop will be held in the St. John National Park 18th Century Sugar Mill Ruin. This dynamic class will help you to become centered and clear about your goals and aspirations.
This is an evening class and will be included and optional with all daytime workshop attendees along with their partner.

11/10/2009 (8-10pm)

Free

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Caribbean Drumming Workshop
Instructor: Eddie Bruce

Eddie lives on St.John and teaches theater arts and music at Spraue School and St John School of Arts. He also teaches guitar and African drumming. He is an outstanding musician and frequently gigs around town. He has been teaching english in China for over 3 years and speaks the Chinese language fluently. He collects musical instruments from around the world.

During the week, you will learn more about rhythm using a variety of instruments including some ancient drums from China and the Caribbean. You are welcome to bring your own drum from home, This workshop is for beginners to pros.

11/10/2009 (8-10pm)

Free

Instructor: Luba

Luba is a vocalist who has worked professionally in New York City for well over a decade. A graduate of the prestigious New School Jazz and Contemporary Music Program in New York City, Luba began her early career as a jazz singer in New York clubs. She appears regularly at the Zinc Bar with acclaimed guitarist Ron Affif, and has worked with with many well-know jazz instrumentalists.

Over the years, her repertoire has broadened to include many styles and songs from various genres - most notably Soul, R&B, pop, as well as rock and some originals. Luba currently makes her home in St. John, USVI, where she performs regularly with her own band and well as a guest artist with other groups.

Currently, Luba is on faculty at the St. John School of the Arts where she teaches individual piano and voice lessons as well as music electives in the local public and private schools.

Luba holds a Master's in Music Education from Teacher's College at Columbia University.

As a teacher, Luba teaches voice and piano to all ages. She guides her students towards greater musicality through studying a variety of literature, including but not limited to classical, jazz, blues, and
popular.

11/10/2009 (8-10pm)

Free

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